Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare a variety of flashcards or pictures showing different body parts, sense organs, common animals, and simple examples of living (e.g., a plant, a child) and non-living things (e.g., a stone, a toy). Ensure the MP4 player and screen/TV are ready with the suggested video. The central idea is to help pupils recall and identify key Pre-Science concepts from the second term through active participation, pointing, naming, and making sounds. Observe if pupils can correctly identify and name the revised items.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Review of various second-term Pre-Science topics.
Topic: SECOND-TERM PRE-SCIENCE REVISION
Subject Matter: Revision of second-term Pre-Science concepts.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify and name common body parts.
- Name the five sense organs and state their simple uses.
- Recognise and make sounds of familiar animals.
- Distinguish between simple living and non-living things.
Affective Domain
- Participate actively in the revision activities.
- Show interest in learning about their body and the world around them.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to different body parts when named.
- Mimic animal sounds and movements.
- Sort pictures into living and non-living categories with guidance.
Social Domain
- Share their knowledge with classmates during group activities.
- Take turns when identifying items.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
- Relevant early-years Pre-Science workbooks
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards or pictures of body parts (head, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands, legs)
- Flashcards or pictures of sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin)
- Flashcards or pictures of familiar animals (dog, cat, cow, bird)
- Pictures of living things (plant, child) and non-living things (stone, toy car)
- Real objects: a toy animal, a small plant, a stone
- MP4 player and screen/TV
Rationale for the Lesson
This revision lesson is crucial for Pre-School Level 2 pupils as it helps consolidate their understanding of fundamental Pre-Science concepts learned in the second term. Reinforcing these topics ensures that children build a strong foundation for future scientific exploration and develop a better awareness of their bodies and the environment.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been introduced to various Pre-Science topics such as parts of the body, sense organs, animals, and living/non-living things in the previous term. They have a basic understanding of these concepts.Lesson Content/Board Summary
SECOND-TERM PRE-SCIENCE REVISION
Our Body Parts and Their Uses
- Head: For thinking.
- Eyes: For seeing.
- Nose: For smelling.
- Mouth: For eating and speaking.
- Ears: For hearing.
- Hands: For holding, clapping, writing.
- Legs: For walking, running, jumping.
Our Five Senses
- Eyes: We use our eyes to see.
- Ears: We use our ears to hear.
- Nose: We use our nose to smell.
- Tongue: We use our tongue to taste.
- Skin: We use our skin to feel (touch).
Animals Around Us
- Dog: Barks (Woof! Woof!)
- Cat: Meows (Meow! Meow!)
- Cow: Moos (Moo! Moo!)
- Bird: Sings/Chirps (Chirp! Chirp!)
Living and Non-Living Things
- Living Things: Grow, eat, move, breathe (e.g., a child, a plant, an animal).
- Non-Living Things: Do not grow, eat, move, or breathe on their own (e.g., a stone, a toy car, a table).
My Body, My Senses Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Lyrics:
Head and shoulders, knees and toes,
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
These are parts of me, you see,
Helping me to learn and be.
Eyes for seeing, ears for sound,
Nose for smelling all around.
Tongue for tasting, skin to feel,
My five senses, oh so real!
Actions: Point to each body part as it is named. For senses, mime seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.
Watch and Learn About Our World
Key Words
- Body – the whole physical structure of a person or animal.
- Senses – how we learn about the world (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, feeling).
- Animals – living creatures that are not human.
- Living – things that grow, eat, and move.
- Non-living – things that do not grow, eat, or move on their own.
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce each revision topic using flashcards, real objects, and clear, simple explanations. Ask questions frequently to encourage pupil participation. For body parts and senses, point to your own body parts and ask pupils to do the same. For animals, show pictures and make the sounds. For living/non-living, use real objects or pictures and ask simple questions like “Does it grow?”
What to show or demonstrate: Display flashcards for each topic (body parts, sense organs, animals, living/non-living). Use real objects like a toy animal, a small plant, and a stone to demonstrate living and non-living concepts. Demonstrate the actions for the song clearly.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing “My Body, My Senses Song” multiple times throughout the lesson, especially after reviewing body parts and senses. Encourage pupils to join in with the actions and singing. Repeat until pupils are familiar with the lyrics and actions.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to review many things they have learned. Play the video on the MP4 player and screen/TV. After watching, discuss what they saw and ask pupils to name some of the things they remembered from the video, reinforcing the revision topics.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly point to and name body parts and sense organs. Listen for correct animal sounds. Check if they can identify living and non-living things when presented with clear examples. Provide extra support and repetition for any concepts pupils find challenging.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Manipulation of Objects
- Repetition
- Video Presentation
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads a short “Good Morning” song. Explains that today they will revise many interesting things they learned last term about their bodies and the world around them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and listen attentively.
Learning Point: Pupils are settled and ready for the lesson.
Step 2: Revision of Body Parts and Their Uses
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows flashcards of different body parts (head, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands, legs). The teacher points to their own body parts and asks pupils to name them and state a simple use. “What is this? What do we use it for?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to their own body parts, name them, and say what they use them for (e.g., “Eyes for seeing!”).
Learning Point: Pupils recall and identify common body parts and their functions.
Step 3: Revision of Our Five Senses
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Association/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reviews the five sense organs using flashcards (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin). Asks pupils to name each sense organ and what sense it helps them with (e.g., “What do we use our nose for?”).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the sense organs and associate them with their respective senses (e.g., “Nose for smelling!”).
Learning Point: Pupils recall and name the five sense organs and their uses.
Step 4: Revision of Animals and Their Sounds
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recognition/Imitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows flashcards of familiar animals (dog, cat, cow, bird). Asks pupils to name each animal and make the sound it makes. “What animal is this? What sound does it make?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the animals and imitate their sounds and simple movements.
Learning Point: Pupils recognise familiar animals and their sounds.
Step 5: Revision of Living and Non-Living Things
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Classification/Observation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows real objects or pictures of a living thing (e.g., a small plant, a child) and a non-living thing (e.g., a stone, a toy car). Asks simple questions like “Does this grow? Does it eat?” to guide pupils to identify which is living and which is non-living.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the objects/pictures and respond to questions, identifying living and non-living things.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the basic difference between living and non-living things.
Step 6: Song and Video Reinforcement
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing “My Body, My Senses Song” with actions. Then, the teacher plays the educational revision video on the MP4 player. After the video, the teacher asks pupils to name one thing they remembered from the video related to their revision.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with actions. They watch the video attentively and share one thing they remembered.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning through song and visual media.
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.
- “Point to your ears.”
- “What do we use our tongue for?”
- “What sound does a cat make?”
- (Show a picture of a flower) “Is this a living thing or a non-living thing?”
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: Summarising/Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their active participation and good revision. Reminds them that knowing about their body and the world is important. Assigns a simple home activity: “Tell Mummy or Daddy one thing you use your hands for.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher and respond to praise. They acknowledge the home activity.
Learning Point: Pupils feel encouraged and remember key aspects of the lesson.
Lesson Keywords
- Body – the parts that make up a person or animal.
- Senses – how we see, hear, smell, taste, and feel.
- Animals – living creatures like dogs, cats, and cows.
- Living – things that grow and need food.
- Non-living – things that do not grow or need food.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide more one-on-one repetition, use larger pictures, and offer hand-over-hand guidance for pointing. They will focus on identifying just two or three key items from each category.
- Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, the teacher can ask them to name more examples of animals, describe another use for a body part, or identify more living/non-living things from the classroom environment.
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