Meaning of Water Storage, Reasons and Containers for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Third Term
Week: 3
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Uses of Water
Topic: WATER STORAGE: MEANING, REASONS AND CONTAINERS
Subject Matter: Water Storage: Meaning, Reasons and Containers.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Explain what water storage means in simple terms.
• State at least two reasons why water is stored.
• Identify different containers used for storing water.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of storing water safely.
• Show willingness to participate in discussions about water.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to various water storage containers.
• Demonstrate how to cover a water container.

Social Domain

• Take turns to share their ideas about water storage.
• Listen attentively when others speak.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Actual water containers (e.g., a small bucket, a plastic bottle, a cup, a small jerrycan)
• Pictures or charts showing various water storage containers (e.g., drums, tanks, pots, bottles)
• A small amount of clean water

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding water storage is crucial for young children as it connects directly to their daily lives and personal hygiene. This lesson helps pupils learn practical ways to manage water, ensuring they have access to clean water for various needs and promoting healthy habits from an early age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know what water is and can identify some of its uses in the home and school environment.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

WATER STORAGE: MEANING, REASONS AND CONTAINERS

Meaning of Water Storage

Water storage means keeping water in a safe place so we can use it later. It is like keeping your toys in a box so you can play with them another time.

Reasons for Storing Water

We store water for many important reasons:

• Drinking: To have clean water to drink when we are thirsty.
• Cooking: To use for preparing our food.
• Washing: To wash our hands, clothes, and dishes.
• Bathing: To keep our bodies clean.
• Emergencies: To have water ready if the tap stops running or there is no light.

Containers for Storing Water

We use different things to store water. These are called containers. Some common water containers are:

• Buckets
• Drums
• Jerrycans
• Plastic bottles
• Pots
• Water tanks

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display actual water containers (bucket, bottle, cup).
• Show pictures of other large containers like drums and water tanks.
• Draw simple outlines of a bucket and a bottle on the board.

Water Storage Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Water, water, clean and clear,
Store it safely, have no fear.
In a bucket, in a pot,
For drinking, cooking, on the spot.
Cover it up, keep it neat,
Clean water, oh so sweet!

Actions:

• “Water, water, clean and clear”: Wiggle fingers like falling water.
• “Store it safely, have no fear”: Hug self.
• “In a bucket, in a pot”: Make a bucket shape with hands, then a pot shape.
• “For drinking, cooking, on the spot”: Pretend to drink, then stir a pot.
• “Cover it up, keep it neat”: Make a covering motion with hands.
• “Clean water, oh so sweet!”: Rub tummy and smile.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together while performing the actions. Repeat several times to reinforce the idea of storing water in containers and keeping it clean.

Watch and Learn About Water Storage

Let’s watch a short video to see more about storing water and why it’s important!

Key Words

• Storage – keeping something for later use.
• Water – a clear liquid we drink and use for many things.
• Container – something used to hold or keep things inside.

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: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a simple “Water, Water Everywhere” song. The teacher then asks pupils what they use water for.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing the song, and share some uses of water (e.g., drinking, washing, bathing).

Learning Point: Pupils recall the uses of water, preparing them for the lesson.

Step 2: Meaning of Water Storage

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a cup of water and says, “I have water now, but what if I want to drink it later?” The teacher then pours the water into a bottle and puts a lid on it, explaining, “This is storing water. It means keeping water safe to use later.” The teacher asks pupils to repeat “water storage.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration, listen to the explanation, and repeat “water storage.”

Learning Point: Pupils understand the simple meaning of water storage.

Step 3: Reasons for Storing Water

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks, “Why do we keep water for later? Why is it good to store water?” The teacher guides pupils to think about drinking, cooking, washing, and emergencies, using simple questions like, “What if there is no water in the tap?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their ideas and give reasons why they think water is stored (e.g., for drinking, cooking, washing).

Learning Point: Pupils identify practical reasons for storing water.

Step 4: Identifying Water Storage Containers

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Visual Aids

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays various actual water containers (bucket, bottle, cup, small jerrycan) and a chart with pictures of other containers (drum, tank, pot). The teacher names each container and asks pupils to point to them.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the real containers and pictures, listen to the names, and point to the different containers as called out by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and name various water storage containers.

Step 5: Practical Activity and Song Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application/Singing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to pick up a small container and pretend to store water, then cover it. The teacher then leads the class in singing the “Water Storage Song” with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pick up containers, demonstrate covering them, and sing the “Water Storage Song” with the teacher, performing the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils apply the concept of storing water and reinforce learning through song.

Step 6: Recap and Safe Storage

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Safety Awareness

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher quickly recaps the meaning of water storage, reasons, and containers. The teacher emphasizes the importance of always covering stored water to keep it clean and safe from dirt and insects.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat key points. They show with their hands how to cover a container.

Learning Point: Pupils review the lesson and understand the importance of safe water storage.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

1. What does it mean to store water?
2. Why do we store water? (Ask for one reason)
3. Point to a container we use for storing water.
4. How do we keep stored water clean?

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: Summarization

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always help their parents store water safely at home. The teacher dismisses the class.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with “Thank you, Teacher” and prepare for dismissal.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate learning and are encouraged to apply it at home.

Lesson Keywords

• Storage – keeping something for later use.
• Water – a clear liquid we drink and use for many things.
• Container – something used to hold or keep things inside.
• Reasons – why we do something.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can provide more one-on-one guidance, use larger and fewer real objects, and repeat explanations and names of containers multiple times. The teacher can also use hand-over-hand guidance to help them point to containers.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can ask them to name more containers or discuss other uses of stored water beyond the main ones. They can also be asked to draw a simple picture of their favourite water storage container.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a variety of actual water containers (a small bucket, a plastic bottle, a cup, a small jerrycan) and a chart or pictures of other common containers like drums and water tanks. The main idea children must understand is that storing water means keeping it safe for later use, and that different containers are used for this. Emphasize the importance of covering stored water to keep it clean. Demonstrate clearly how to store and cover water. Encourage active participation by allowing pupils to touch, point to, and even pretend to fill and cover the containers. Repeat the song and key vocabulary often. Observe pupils’ ability to point to containers and state simple reasons for storage as an indicator of understanding.