Scheme of Work on Science

Syllabus for Nursery




FIRST TERM
Nursery 1 - Age 3 Nursery 2 - Age 4 Kindergarten - Age 5

WEEK 1: Safe Environment: Home


1 . Describe safe environment to children

2 . Caregiver/ teacher helps the child to recognize safe environment

3 . Child learns to explore his/ her environment safely

WEEK 1: Dangerous Liquids


1 . Give simple meaning of dangerous liquids

2 . List some dangerous liquids to pupils. e.g. methylated spirit, bleach, kerosene, petrol, ink

3 . Encourage the child on how to avoid dangerous liquids

WEEK 1: First Aid: First Aid Box


1 . Discuss the meaning of first aid

2 . Mention some first aid box/ kit contents to the pupils e.g. Bandage, wool, scissors, plaster etc

WEEK 2: Safe Environment: School


1 . Dramatize safe environment with child's active participation

2 . Discuss safe school environment with child

WEEK 2: Hot Liquids


1 . Teacher explains the state of hot liquids to pipils

2 . List some hot liquids to the pupils. e.g. Hot oil, water, stew, tea etc

3 . Encourage the child to avoid hot liquids

WEEK 2: First Aid: Uses


1 . Discuss the uses of the content of the first aid to pupils

2 . Demonstrate the use of the items to pupils

WEEK 3: Health and Safety: Home


1 . Give simple meaning of health

2 . Give simple meaning of safety

3 . Discuss some safety measures at home with child e.g. Mopping of wet floor, proper disposal of refuse etc

WEEK 3: Sharp Objects


1 . Explain the simple meaning of sharp objects

2 . List some sharp objects to pupils, e.g. Blades objects to pupils, e.g. blades, knives, needles, pins etc

3 . Train the child on how to avoid sharp objects

WEEK 3: My Body: Parts


1 . Teacher sing song and recite rhyme on parts of the body

2 . Mention some parts of the body to pupils e.g. head, ears, nose, eyes, arms, etc

3 . Explain to pupils why we care for our body

WEEK 4: Health and Safety: School


1 . Guide child on how to prevent dangerous actions that can harm him/ her in the school

2 . Discuss some safety measures to take in some areas in the school. E.g. Play-ground, lobby, stairways etc

WEEK 4: Drug Abuse


1 . Give simple meaning of drug abuse

2 . Train child on how to stay away from medicines especially sweet-coated tablets

WEEK 4: Body Care for cuts


1 . Give simple meaning of cuts to pupils

2 . Guide pupils on first aid treatment to cuts on the body, that is, stop the blood, wash, clean and cover

WEEK 5: Health and Safety: Road


1 . Guide the child to identify some roads in the community

2 . Give simple meaning of road

3 . Explain the use of road

WEEK 5: Open Fire


1 . Give simple illustration and meaning of open fire

2 . State the uses of open fire e.g. illumination, warmth, cooking etc

WEEK 5: Body Care for wounds


1 . Give simple meaning of wounds to pupils

2 . Guide pupils on first aid treatment on wounds in the body e.g. rest head on soft pillow, raise the wounded leg/ arm and stop the blood with a piece of cloth

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WEEK 6: Colours


1 . Give simple meaning of colour

2 . Sing songs or recite rhymes on colour

3 . Guide pupils on colour identification:
red, blue, yellow, and green

WEEK 6: Plastic Bags


1 . Teacher gives simole illustration of plastic bags

2 . List the domestics uses of plastic bags e.g. Shopping, refuse disposal, food storage etc

3 . Caution the child not to use cellophane bags to cover their heads because of suffocation

WEEK 6: Body Care on Sickness


1 . Explain simple meaning of sickness

2 . Give example of sickness e.g fever

3 . Discuss the stops to take for recovery. That is, visit the doctor, eat and drink, take medication, sleep

WEEK 7: Road Signs: Traffic Light


1 . Give simple meaning of traffic light with the use of songs or rhymes to pupils

2 . Explain the simple function of traffic light with the use of chart for illustration

3 . State what each colour of the traffic light denotes

WEEK 7: Technology: Machine


1 . Give simple meaning of technology

2 . List examples of simple machine e.g. Lamp, electric kettle, iron, heater etc.

3 . Caution the child not to play with electrical wire and appliances

WEEK 7: Food


1 . Give simple meaning of food

2 . Mention types of food we have in our environment e.g. Rice, beans, yam etc

3 . Discuss the use of food in our body e.g.
To make us grow
To give us energy etc
CAUTION pupils not to expose/ uncover their food to flies and ants to avoid foid poisoning

WEEK 8: Road Signs: Zebra Crossing Lines


1 . Teacher sings songs or recites rhymes on zebra crosing to pupils

2 . Guide the pupils on how to identify zebra crossing lines and the colours on the road

WEEK 8: Sense Organs


1 . Guide the pupils to where sense organs can be found in the body

2 . List the sense organs to the pupils e.g. Tongue, ears, nose, eyes and mouth

3 . Instruct the pupils not to push objects to ears, nose etc

WEEK 8: Garden Tools



1 . Give simple meaning of garden tools

2 . List and discuss some garden tools we have in our environment e.g rake, cutlass, hoe, shovel, wheelbarrow etc.

WEEK 9: Road Signs: Zebra Crossing Lines (Cont.)


1 . Teacher sings songs or recites rhymes on zebra crosing to pupils

2 . Guide the pupils on how to identify zebra crossing lines and the colours on the road

WEEK 9: Sense Organs (Cont.)


1 . Guide the pupils to where sense organs can be found in the body

2 . List the sense organs to the pupils e.g. Tongue, ears, nose, eyes and mouth

3 . Instruct the pupils not to push objects to ears, nose etc

WEEK 9: Garden Tools (Cont.)



1 . Give simple meaning of garden tools

2 . List and discuss some garden tools we have in our environment e.g rake, cutlass, hoe, shovel, wheelbarrow etc.


WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION

WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION

WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION
SECOND TERM
Nursery 1 Nursery 2 Kindergarten

WEEK 1: Review of 1st term's work

WEEK 1: Review of 1st term's work

WEEK 1: Revision of three (3) letter words

WEEK 2: Human Body: Outer Part


1 . Teacher sings song or recites rhymes on human body

2 . Teacher guides the pupils to mention and touch the outer parts of the body

3 . Guidethe pupils to list the outer parts of the body

WEEK 2: Water


1 . Give simple definition of water

2 . Guide the pupils to mention some sources of water e.g. Tap, rain, borehole etc

3 . Mention some uses of water to pupils. E.g. Drinking, washing, cooking etc

WEEK 2:Food: Table manners


1 . Give simple meaning of table manners

2 . Discuss with pupils what to do while eating e.g. sing the song:
'Table manners, don't talk while you are eating, take a little at a time, God bless you'.

3 . Demonstrate to pupils first aid for choking food

WEEK 3: Sense Organs


1 . Give simple meaning of sense organs

2 . Mention the types of sense organs in the body

3 . Demonstrate the uses of the sense organs to the pupils

WEEK 3: Dangerous and Hot Liquids: Effect


1 . Guide pupils to identify and recognise dangerous liquid e.g. Ink, spirit, dettol, etc and hot liquid in the environment e.g. hot water, tea, food etc

2 . Mention some effects of dangerous and hot liquid e.g. Damage the skin, sense organs etc.

WEEK 3: Living and Non-Living Things


1 . Discuss some things that living things can do e.g. breat, move, walk, see etc

2 . Discuss some things that non-living things cannot do

WEEK 4: Floating Objects


1 . Teacher gives simple meaning of floating objects

2 . List some objects that can float in water e.g. Leaf, balloon, feather, canoe, etc

3 . Demonstrate the floating process of the pupils

WEEK 4: Simple Machines: Home


1 . Teacher gives simple meaning of simple machine

2 . List some simple machines we use at home e.g. Broom, spoon, knife, tin cutter, tin opener, see-saw, swing etc

3 . Guide pupils on the use of safe simple machines

WEEK 4: Domestic Animal: Dog


1 . Explain the features of a dog to pupils

2 . Discuss the dog's house, baby and food

3 . List some uses of dog in our house e.g. Security, food, pet, hunting

4 . Discuss first aid treatment for dog bites
CAUTION: Warn pupils not to touch or play with a dog they do not know

WEEK 5: Sinking Objects


1 . Teacher gives simple meaning of sinking objects

2 . List some objects that can sink in water e.g. key, stone, nail, bottle etc

WEEK 5: Living and Non-living Things


1 . Mention some living things to pupils e,g. Man, plants, animals

2 . Mention some non-living things to pupils e.g. House, ball, table etc

. Guide pupils to differentiate between living and none-living things

WEEK 5: Inserts


1 . Discuss with pupils that inserts are living things:
they crawl or fly

2 . List some inserts in the environment e.g. ant, cockroach, housefly, mosquito, butterfly, bee etc

3 . Discuss first aid treatment for insect bites

WEEK 6: Floating and Sinking Objects


1 . Teacher guides the pupils to demonstrate how objects can float or sink

2 . Teacher encourages the pupils to give or spot the differences between objects that can sink or float

WEEK 6: Danger of Fire


1 . Caution pupils to always be far away from fire

2 . Demonstrate to pupils on steps to take one's cloth catches fire. STOP- DROP- ROLL

WEEK 6: Care of Nose


1 . Guide pupils to identify nose on the body

2 . Discuss the uses of nose: breating, smelling

3 . Discuss the care of nose and first aid for nose bleeds

WEEK 7: Fruits: Types


1 . Give simple meaning of fruits with the use of real fruits or charts

2 . Guide the pupils to mention their favourite fruits and other fruits that can be found in the environment

3 . Explain to the pupils where fruits can be found

WEEK 7: Soil


1 . Give simple meaning of soil

2 . List some items to be found in the soil e.g. Stone, sand, earthworm, water, ants etc

3 . Discuss importance of soil to man e.g.
For building house
For planting (food)

WEEK 7: Bones


1 . Give simple meaning of bones

2 . Discuss first aid for a fracture: broken bone
CAUTION: Warn pupils not to be involved in activities or play that can cause fracture

WEEK 8: Fruits: Functions


1 . The teacher sings songs or recites rhymes on fruits

2 . The teacher explains the functions of fruits in the body

WEEK 8: Safety


1 . Give simple meaning of safety

2 . Guide pupils to identify some areas at home and school to take caution e.g.
(a) Climbing ladder
(b) Running on stairway
(c) Playing with fire
(d) Playing with razor or pin
(e) Climbing trees
(f) Playing near wired fence
(g) Swimming in the rivers
(h) Following strangers etc

WEEK 8: Water: Transport


1 . Discuss water as one of the means of transportation

2 . Mention some vehicles on water e.g. canoe, boat, ship etc

3 . Discuss first aid for drowning

WEEK 9: Fruits: Functions (Cont.)


1 . The teacher sings songs or recites rhymes on fruits

2 . The teacher explains the functions of fruits in the body

WEEK 9: Safety (Cont.)


1 . Give simple meaning of safety

2 . Guide pupils to identify some areas at home and school to take caution e.g.
(a) Climbing ladder
(b) Running on stairway
(c) Playing with fire
(d) Playing with razor or pin
(e) Climbing trees
(f) Playing near wired fence
(g) Swimming in the rivers
(h) Following strangers etc

WEEK 9: Water: Transport (Cont.)



1 . Discuss water as one of the means of transportation

2 . Mention some vehicles on water e.g. canoe, boat, ship etc

3 . Discuss first aid for drowning


WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION

WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION

WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION
THIRD TERM
Nursery 1 Nursery 2 Kindergarten

WEEK 1: Revision of 2nd term's work

WEEK 1: Revision of 2nd term's work

WEEK 1: Revision of 2nd term's work

WEEK 2: Living Things


1 . Give simple meaning of living things with songs and rhymes

2 . List some examples of living things in our environment. E.g. Boy, girl, fish, hen, plants etc
Teacher makes use of charts or flash cards

WEEK 2: Air


1 . Teacher discusses the existence of air in our environment e.g. The use of hand-fan, electric fan, breathing air in and out etc

2 . Give simple definition of air to pupils

3 . Teacher guides pupils to blow air into balloons with the use of mouth

WEEK 2: Sources of water


1 . Teacher guides pupils to discover the sources of clean water with the use of clean water with the use of posters and charts

2 . List sources of water: well, spring, bore-bole, tap

WEEK 3: Non-living Things


1 . Give simple meaning of non-living things with songs and rhymes

2 . List some examples of non-living things in our environment e.g. Stone, pencil, book, bag etc
Teacher uses chart and real objects to illustrate

WEEK 3: Care of Feet


1 . Train the pupils to put on pair of shoes or slippers while walking on open field to prevent injury

2 . Guide pupils on items to be used to care for the feet e.g. Clean water, soap, cream

WEEK 3: Water: Uses


1 . Discuss the major uses of water to plants and animals: to stay alive

2 . List various uses of water around us e.g. drinking, bathing, washing, watering plants, builing houses, etc

WEEK 4: Living and Non-living Things


1 . Teacher guides the pupils to mention some living things and non-living things in the school and home

2 . Teacher guides the pupils to discuss their observations on living things and non-living things mentioned

WEEK 4: Traffic Light


1 . Sing songs or recite rhymes on traffic lights

2 . Discuss types of lights on Traffic lights

3 . Discuss what the colour of each light stands for

4 . Train pupils to always use an escort (elder) or pedestrian bridge whenever crossing the road where there are no Zebra crossing lines

WEEK 4: Water: Characteristics


1 . Guide pupils to identify clean and safe water among other liquid such as milk, orange juice, soft drink

2 . Explain to pupils that water is colourless, odourless and tasteless

WEEK 5: Plants: Parts


1 . Teacher gives simple meaning of a plant

2 . Present a small plant to the pupils to explain the parts: Flower, Leaf, Stem and Roots

WEEK 5: Hygiene


1 . Give simple meaning of hygiene

2 . Demonstrate to pupils with songs on how to maintain good hygiene e.g. This is the way I brush my teeth

WEEK 5: Water: Methods of Purification


1 . Discuss the reason for making water clean before drinking

2 . Discuss and demonstrate the methods of water purification:
boiling, water filter, adding alum

WEEK 6: Plants: Uses


1 . Teacher explains the uses of plants to pupils. e.g. for food as vegetables, for medicine.

2 . Mention three (3) vegetables in the locality to the pupils

WEEK 6: Bad Habit: Eating on the road


1 . Give simple meaning of bad habit

2 . Discuss with pupils what happens to child that eats on tha road

3 . Train the instruct pupils not to eat on the road because lask of concentration can cause accident

WEEK 6: Water: Storage


1 . Discuss reason for storing water

2 . List some containers for storing water e.g.
bottle, tank, cistern, pond, ground etc

WEEK 7: Animals: Domestic


1 . Guide the pupils to mention some animals in the environment

2 . Discuss or tell folk stories on domestic animals to pupils

WEEK 7: Bad habits: Eating Dirty Food


1 . Discuss with pupils what is dirty food

2 . Discuss and list what makes our food to be dirty. E.g.
(a) Food on the floor
(b) Food eaten by rat, dog or goat
Food in the dust-bin
(c) rotten food etc

3 .Guide pupils to beware of germs and diseases that could emanate from such actions

WEEK 7: Water-borne disease


1 . Display pictures of victims of water borne disease to the pupils

2 . Mention some water-borne diseases e.g
cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, guinea-worm, diarrhea

WEEK 8: Animals: Wild


1 . Mention some wild animals to the pupils using charts, animal cards or video clips

2 . Mention some bady animals to pupils. e.g. puppy, cub, kitten etc

3 . Discuss or tell folk stories on wild animals

WEEK 8: Stores


1 . Explain to pupils how stores are gotten from

2 . Discuss simple uses of stones to pupils e.g.
(a) To light fire
(b) To play games
(c) To build houses
(d) Used as stands for local stove etc

3 . Train and caution pupils to be aware of consequences of throwing stones at home or in school

WEEK 8: Growing Plants


1 . Teacher brings a sample of growing plant in a small pot or container to study

2 . Discuss what plants need for growth:
air, sunlight, water and good soil

WEEK 9:


Revision of Term's work

WEEK 9: Use of Toilet


1 . Give simple meaning of toilet

2 . Discuss types of toilets to pupils

3 . Guide and demonstrate the proper steps in using the toilet to avoid germs and diseases

WEEK 9:


Revision of Term's work


WEEK 10


REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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