Up in the Sky: Learning About Air Transportation

Basic Science and Technology
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 5-6 years
Topic: Transportation: Air
Sub-topic: i) Importance of Air Transportation
ii) Identifying People Who Fly Planes
iii) Coloring Aeroplanes
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
i) State the importance of air transportation.
ii) Identify people who fly planes.
iii) Color an aeroplane.
iv) Understand how people travel by air.
v) Recite a rhyme about air transportation.

Keywords

• Air transportation
• Pilot
• Aeroplane
• Travel
• Sky

Set Induction

• Show pictures or toy models of aeroplanes.
• Ask pupils if they have seen an aeroplane before and discuss where they usually see them.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should already know about transportation on land and its importance from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of aeroplanes
• Flashcards with names of air vehicles
• Coloring sheets with aeroplane images
• Chart showing an aeroplane in the sky

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils may have heard the sound of aeroplanes flying overhead or seen them in the sky. Connect the lesson by asking about their experiences with aeroplanes.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Listening
• Creativity (coloring)
• Speaking
• Social skills

Learning Materials

• Pictures or toy models of aeroplanes
• Coloring sheets with crayons
• Flashcards with images of pilots and aeroplanes

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1
• Basic Science Textbook for Early Learners

Instructional Materials

• Aeroplane models or pictures
• Flashcards showing pilots and aeroplanes
• Rhyme about air transportation

Content

1. What is Air Transportation?
   • Air transportation is the way people and goods travel through the air using aeroplanes, helicopters, or balloons.
   • It is the fastest way to travel from one place to another.
2. Importance of Air Transportation
   • It helps people travel quickly, especially over long distances.
   • It is used to carry goods like mail and food to far places.
   • It allows people to visit other countries and continents.
   • It is very helpful during emergencies, like delivering medicine quickly.
3. Who Flies the Aeroplane?
   • The person who flies the aeroplane is called a pilot.
   • Pilots are trained to control and guide aeroplanes safely in the sky.
4. Fun Activity: Coloring Aeroplanes
   • Pupils will color pictures of aeroplanes, learning about their shapes and sizes.
5. Air Transportation Rhyme
   • Teach pupils a simple rhyme about aeroplanes and air transportation:
     “Up in the sky, so high,
     Aeroplanes fly, oh my!
     Taking people far and near,
     In the sky, they disappear!”

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the previous lesson.

• Briefly review land transportation and ask how it differs from air transportation.

Step 2: Introduction of the new topic:

• Explain air transportation and show pictures of aeroplanes.

Step 3: Activity Time:

• Guide pupils to color aeroplane pictures while discussing its parts (wings, tail, cockpit).
• Teach them the rhyme and allow them to sing along.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and explain air transportation.
• Discuss the role of a pilot and point out where the pilot sits in an aeroplane.
• Provide coloring sheets and guide pupils as they color aeroplanes.
• Recite the rhyme with pupils, encouraging participation.

Learner’s Activities

• Listen to explanations and look at aeroplane pictures.
• Identify a pilot as the person who flies a plane.
• Participate in the coloring activity.
• Sing along with the rhyme.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to name the person who flies a plane.
• Observe their coloring activity to ensure they recognize an aeroplane.
• Recite the rhyme together as a group.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is air transportation?
2. Why is air transportation important?
3. Name the person who flies an aeroplane.
4. Can you name one thing an aeroplane carries?
5. What color did you use to color your aeroplane?
6. Where do aeroplanes fly?
7. Is a car used for air transportation?
8. What is the fastest way to travel?
9. Who sits in the cockpit of an aeroplane?
10. Can you recite the air transportation rhyme?

Conclusion

• Review the main points of the lesson, including the importance of air transportation, the role of pilots, and examples of air vehicles.
• Praise the pupils for their participation and creativity in the coloring activity.
• Encourage them to look at aeroplanes in the sky whenever they have the chance.

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