Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Science and Technology
Previous Lesson: Identifying different types of technology in our homes.
Topic: Mobile Phones: Meaning, Uses and Care
Subject Matter: Technology: Mobile Phones: Meaning, Uses and Care.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

State the simple meaning of a mobile phone.
Identify at least two uses of a mobile phone.
Name at least two ways to care for a mobile phone.

Affective Domain

Appreciate the usefulness of mobile phones.
Show willingness to handle mobile phones carefully.

Psychomotor Domain

Point to different parts of a mobile phone (e.g., screen, buttons, camera) on a chart or real phone.
Demonstrate how to hold a mobile phone safely.

Participate in discussions about mobile phone uses.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4.
Early Childhood Care and Education resources.
Relevant pictures and charts.

Instructional Materials

Charts showing different types of mobile phones and their parts.
Pictures illustrating various uses of mobile phones (e.g., making calls, taking photos).
A sample of a real (non-functional or teacher’s) mobile phone.
Flashcards with simple actions related to phone care (e.g., “don’t drop,” “keep dry”).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces Pre-School Level 4 pupils to mobile phones, which are common devices in their environment. Understanding their basic meaning, uses, and how to care for them helps children navigate the modern world safely and responsibly, fostering early technological literacy and good habits.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with some electronic gadgets at home and have likely seen adults using mobile phones for various purposes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Mobile Phones: Meaning, Uses and Care

A mobile phone is a small electronic device that people use to talk to others, even when they are far away. It is also called a cell phone.

Uses of a Mobile Phone

To make and receive calls (talk to Mummy, Daddy, Grandma).
To send and receive messages (like text messages).
To take pictures and videos.
To play educational games.
To watch learning videos.
To listen to music.
To browse the internet (with adult supervision).

Caring for a Mobile Phone

Keep it dry (don’t let water touch it).
Don’t drop it (hold it carefully).
Don’t play with the charger or put it in your mouth.
Charge it properly (let an adult help you).
Keep it clean (wipe it gently).
Don’t throw it around.

Parts of a Mobile Phone

A mobile phone has different parts, like:

Screen: Where you see pictures and words.
Buttons: To press and make things happen.
Camera: To take photos.
Speaker: Where you hear sounds.
Microphone: Where you talk into.

Key Words

Mobile phone – a small device to talk to people and do other things.
Call – to talk to someone using a phone.
Message – words or pictures sent to someone using a phone.
Care – to look after something well.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

Display a real mobile phone and point to its parts.
Show charts with clear pictures of mobile phones and their uses.
Draw a simple outline of a phone on the board and label its main parts (screen, camera).

My Mobile Phone Song

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Mobile phone, so small and neat,
Helps us talk, oh what a treat!
Take a picture, play a game,
Always call a special name.
Keep it dry and hold it tight,
Keep it safe with all your might!

Actions:

“Mobile phone, so small and neat”: Cup hands together as if holding a phone.
“Helps us talk, oh what a treat!”: Put hand to ear as if talking.
“Take a picture, play a game”: Pretend to click a camera, then wiggle fingers as if playing.
“Always call a special name”: Point to self, then point outwards.
“Keep it dry and hold it tight”: Make a “no water” gesture, then hug hands tightly.
“Keep it safe with all your might!”: Nod head emphatically.

How to use the rhyme: The teacher sings the song with actions, encouraging pupils to join in. Repeat several times to reinforce the uses and care of a mobile phone.

Watch and Learn About Mobile Phones

Let’s watch a short video to see more about mobile phones, what they do, and how we can take care of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9j0c_6-s2I

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Manipulation of Objects, Repetition, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to name some electronic gadgets they see at home. The teacher then shows a sample mobile phone and asks, “What is this? What do people use it for?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming gadgets and sharing what they know about the mobile phone.

Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge and are introduced to the lesson topic.

Step 2: Meaning of a Mobile Phone

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Defining

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains in simple terms that a mobile phone is a small device used to talk to people far away and do many other things. The teacher also shows a chart with different mobile phones.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat “mobile phone” after the teacher. They point to different phones on the chart.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the basic meaning of a mobile phone.

Step 3: Uses of a Mobile Phone

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Illustrating/Discussing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils through various uses of a mobile phone using pictures and real-life examples (e.g., “Mummy calls Daddy using her phone,” “We can take pictures with it”). The teacher encourages pupils to share other uses they know.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify uses from pictures, share their own observations, and mimic actions like making a call or taking a picture.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and name different uses of a mobile phone.

Step 4: Parts of a Mobile Phone

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identifying/Labelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses the sample mobile phone or a labelled chart to point out and name simple parts like the screen, camera, and buttons. The teacher asks pupils to point to these parts.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, listen, and point to the different parts of the mobile phone as called out by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils can identify basic parts of a mobile phone.

Step 5: Caring for a Mobile Phone

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstrating/Guiding

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains and demonstrates simple ways to care for a mobile phone (e.g., “hold it carefully,” “keep it away from water”). The teacher uses flashcards with care actions and asks pupils to show the action.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat care instructions, and demonstrate safe handling (e.g., pretending to hold a phone carefully, shaking head “no” to dropping).

Learning Point: Pupils learn important ways to care for a mobile phone.

Step 6: Song Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Singing/Reinforcing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing “My Mobile Phone Song” with actions, reinforcing the uses and care points discussed in the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher, performing the actions for the song.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of mobile phone uses and care through song and movement.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

What is this device called? (Holding up a mobile phone)
Name one thing people use a mobile phone for.
Show me how to hold a mobile phone carefully.
Name one way to care for a mobile phone.
Point to the screen of the mobile phone.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarizing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them that mobile phones are useful but must be handled with care and used responsibly (with adult supervision).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the importance of caring for mobile phones.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and understand the importance of responsible use and care.

Lesson Keywords

Mobile phone – a small electronic device used for communication and other activities.
Call – to communicate with someone using a phone.
Message – information sent from one person to another, often in written form, using a phone.
Care – the act of looking after something to keep it safe and in good condition.
Screen – the part of the phone where images and text are displayed.
Camera – the part of the phone used to take pictures and videos.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who struggle, the teacher can provide more direct prompts, use larger pictures, and focus on only one or two uses and care tips. Hand-over-hand guidance can be used to help them point to parts of the phone.
Extension: For quicker learners, the teacher can ask them to name more uses or care tips, or to identify other devices that are similar to a mobile phone (e.g., tablet). They can also be encouraged to draw a simple mobile phone and label one part.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a real (preferably non-functional or your own) mobile phone to show the children. Prepare clear charts and pictures. Emphasize that while mobile phones are useful, children should always ask an adult before using one, especially for games or videos. Focus on practical, observable actions for care, such as “don’t drop” and “keep dry.” Encourage active participation through pointing, mimicking actions, and singing. Observe what children can point to and name, as this is a key indicator of understanding at this age. Repeat the song and key phrases often to aid memory.