Third Term Lesson Note for Week Four
Class : Nursery One
Age : 4 years
Subject : Basic Science
Topic : Energy and its Uses.
Duration : 80 minutes
Period : Double Periods
Reference Book :
Start Smart Basic Science and Technology for Nursery , Book 1.
Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work for Early childhood .
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Pictorial chart of Meaning of energy and uses
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to
i. Say simple meaning of energy
ii. Mention the uses of energy
Previous Knowledge : Learners are familiar with using their strength to do things.
Content :
Energy is the ability to do work. It is the strength we use whenever we are working.
Uses of Energy
The uses of energy are as follows :
1. We use energy to run, walk, jump and dance.
2. We use energy to push things.
3. We use energy to carry things.
4. We use energy to write .
5. We use energy to sweep the floor.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of energy.
Step 3 : Explains the topic by stating the uses of energy in our daily life.
Evaluation :
1. __________ is the ability to do work. (a) Food (b) Energy (c) Water
2. Mention three uses of energy :
i. _____________________________________
ii. _____________________________________
iii. ____________________________________
3. When sweeping the floor, we use energy. (a) Yes (b) No (c) I don’t know
4. Energy can be used to carry things. (a) True (b) False (c) Not sure
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson learners were able to answer the questions. The teacher summarizes the lesson again for a better understanding .
Assignment :
Page 87, Basic Science and Technology Textbook for Nursery .
Tick the uses of energy from the pictures