Lesson Note on Safe Environment (Home) for Nursery 1

class: Nursery One
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic Science and technology
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Introduction to Self – Parts of the Body
Topic: Our Environment and Home Safety
Content/Learning Area: understanding the environment, identifying safe and unsafe objects at home, and the importance of home safety.
Time allocation: Not Specified

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Explain what an environment is.
2. Name parts of the home that make up their environment.

• Affective Domain:

1. Discuss why keeping the environment safe is critically crucial.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1.Identify at least two unsafe objects in the home.

• Social Domain:

1. Describe what could happen if someone plays with unsafe objects at home.

Reference materials

• 9–Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Details from: safe Home environment | Vermont Department of Health & The Environment (Basic 1) – Cyberfrond

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• Picture cards of a living room, kitchen, and bedroom
• toy safety objects (like play food, safe scissors)
• Chart showing “Safe” and “Unsafe” home objects

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson teaches children about home safety, a crucial life skill. Understanding safe and unsafe areas and objects helps them avoid accidents and develop responsible habits.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic awareness of their home environment.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Environment

Our environment is where we live, play, and do everything.It includes everything around us, both indoors and outdoors.

Safe Environment

A safe environment is a place where we are protected from harm. It is free from dangers and hazards that could cause injury or illness.

Home as Part of Our Environment

Our homes are a big part of our environment. They have different areas like:

1. Kitchen for Primary 2″>Living Room
2. Kitchen
3. Bedroom
4. Bathroom
5. Dining Room

Reasons for Keeping Our Environment Safe

Keeping our home safe is important for several reasons:

1. To prevent injuries and accidents.
2. To ensure easy access to things we need.
3. To maintain good health and hygiene.
4. To promote a comfortable and peaceful living space.
5. To protect ourselves and our family members from harm.

Unsafe Objects at Home

Some things at home are unsafe, such as:

1. Knives
2. matches
3. Medicines
4. Pressing Irons
5. Cooking Stoves
6. Sharp Scissors
7. Electrical Outlets

Unsafe Conditions at Home

Some things in our homes can also be unsafe, like:

1. Wet floors
2. Unlocked windows
3. Open fire
4. Uncovered electrical sockets
5. Piles of clutter

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Set Induction, Explanation, Demonstration, Visual Explanation, Discussion, Singing, Guided Writing, Questioning, and Summary.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Welcomes pupils and asks, “What is around us at home?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer and mention things they see at home.
Learning Point: Understanding the meaning of “environment.”

Step 2: Defining the Environment

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Shows a picture of a home, asks, “What can we call this place we live in?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond and repeat “environment” with teacher.
Learning Point: Recognizing the concept of environment.

Step 3: Identifying Safe Spaces

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Talks about each room (living room, kitchen, bedroom) and explains why each must stay safe.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond with examples.
Learning Point: Identifying different parts of a safe home.

Step 4: Recognizing Unsafe Objects

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Visual Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: shows pictures of unsafe objects (like matches) and explains their danger.Pupils’ activity: Pupils identify and mention unsafe objects.
Learning Point: Recognizing unsafe items at home.

Step 5: Discussing Reasons for Safety

Time: 5 mins
Teaching skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Asks, “Why should we keep our home safe?” and lists reasons with pupils.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share why they think safety is important.
Learning Point: Importance of safety and cleanliness at home.

Step 6: Reinforcing with Rhymes

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Singing
Teacher’s Activity: Teaches the rhyme “Our Safe Home”.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along and clap.
Learning Point: Reinforcing safety through rhyme.

Step 7: Note Taking

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Guided Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes short notes for pupils to copy on safe environments.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes.
Learning Point: Retaining knowledge on environment.

Step 8: Evaluation/Review

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to check understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond.
Learning Point: Assessing understanding of safe environments.

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 min
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key points on safe environments.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen.
Learning Point: consolidating understanding of the environment topic.

Lesson Keywords

• Environment – The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
• Safe – Protected from harm or danger.
• Home – The place where one lives.
• Unsafe – Not protected from harm or danger.
• Objects – Things that can be seen or touched.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What is our environment?
2. Name two parts of your home.
3. Why is it important to keep our home safe?
4. Name one unsafe object you should not play with at home.

Assignment/Homework

1. Draw a picture of your home and label the different rooms.
2. List three things you can do to help keep your home safe.
3. Ask your parents to show you safe places to keep perilous objects at home.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and more visual aids. Focus on identifying only a few key safe and unsafe objects.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to think about more complex safety scenarios and solutions, such as what to do in case of a fire.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use a variety of teaching methods,including pictures,songs,and hands-on activities,to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and scenarios that are relevant to the pupils’ daily lives. Emphasize the importance of asking for help from adults when encountering unsafe objects or situations.