Class: Nursery 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 3 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Previous Lesson: Simple Machines: Uses of machines at Home & School
Topic: Sense Organs
Content: Identification of sense organs of the body, Rhyme on sense organs
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify the five sense organs of the body (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin).
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of their sense organs in their daily lives.
- Psychomotor Domain: Point to and touch their own sense organs.
- Social Domain: Participate in group activities and sing rhymes on sense organs with others.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: 4KidsAid (YouTube Channel)- What are the five senses, and how do they affect our everyday
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Well-labelled diagram of the human body
- Flashcards showing the sense organs
- A small mirror for pupils to observe themselves
- A catchy sense organs rhyme
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the sense organs is important for children as it helps them become aware of how their body works and how they use their senses to experience the world. Knowing how to identify and care for their sense organs encourages safety and healthy living.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with common body parts such as hands, legs, and head from previous lessons.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set induction | Question and response | Teacher asks pupils about different parts of their body and how they use them daily. | Pupils respond by mentioning parts like eyes, ears, nose, etc. | The human body has many parts. |
| Step 2: Explanation of Sense Organs | 7 mins | Discussion | Visual aids | Teacher shows a labelled diagram and identifies the five sense organs. | Pupils observe and listen to the explanation. | Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin are sense organs. |
| Step 3: Touching the Sense Organs | 6 mins | Demonstration | Practical participation | Teacher touches their own sense organs and asks pupils to do the same. | Pupils touch their eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin. | The five sense organs and their locations. |
| Step 4: Uses of Sense Organs | 6 mins | Group discussion | Questioning | Teacher explains how each sense organ works and asks, “What do we use our eyes for?” | Pupils answer questions based on their senses. | Eyes for seeing, ears for hearing, nose for smelling, tongue for tasting, skin for feeling. |
| Step 5: Sense Organs Rhyme | 8 mins | Singing and Recitation | Group singing | Teacher teaches pupils a catchy rhyme on sense organs and sings along with them. | Pupils sing the rhyme together. | The sense organs help us experience the world. |
| Step 6: Note Taking & Conclusion | 3 mins | Direct instruction | Explanation | Teacher guides pupils to copy a short note on sense organs. | Pupils copy the note into their books. | Summary of the sense organs and their uses. |
| Step 7: Evaluation | 5 mins | Questioning and feedback | Individual response | Teacher asks questions about the sense organs and their uses. | Pupils answer the questions orally. | Sense organs and their importance. |
Lesson Content:
What Are Sense Organs?
Sense organs are special parts of our body that help us know what’s happening around us. They let us see, hear, smell, taste, and feel.
Identification of Sense Organs of the Body
There are five sense organs in our body:
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Tongue
- Skin
The Five Senses
- Seeing (Sight)
The eyes help us see the world around us. - Hearing
The ears help us hear sounds and music. - Smelling
The nose helps us smell flowers, food, and more. - Tasting
The tongue helps us taste delicious flavors. - Feeling (Touch)
The skin helps us feel different textures and temperatures.
These sense organs and senses work together to help us understand and enjoy our environment!
Rhyme on Sense Organs
1. Sense Organs Rhyme
(Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin,
Sense the world we all live in.
Eyes to see, ears to hear,
Nose to smell, tongue for cheer.
Skin to feel, oh what fun,
Sense organs for everyone!
2. There are Five sense organs
Sense organs, sense organs, there are five sense organs.
I use my eyes to see,
I use my ears to hear,
I use my nose to smell,
I use my tongue to taste,
I use my skin to feel!
Sense organs, sense organs, there are five sense organs.
3. There are five sense organs -I know what they do Song
(Tune: Good Morning, Good morning: Good morning, Good morning, to you, to you and to you. Good morning, Good morning, to you and to you. Hello Ben Jee, Hello John, Hello Ten Nee, Hello Tom; Good morning, Good morning, to you and to you)
There are five sense organs,
And I can tell what they are.
There are five sense organs,
I know what they do!
Eyes for seeing,
Ears to hear.
Nose for smelling,
Tongue to taste!
And my skin,
Is for feeling,
When something touches me.
Sense Organs for Everyday Rhyme
(Tune: Oh My Darling, Clementine)
There are five sense organs,
I can tell you what they are.
Eyes for seeing, ears for hearing,
Nose for smelling, tongue to taste!
And my skin, it helps me feel,
Every touch that comes my way.
With these senses, I can learn and play,
Each and every single day!
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name the five sense organs.
- Point to their eyes and explain what they are used for.
- Sing the rhyme on sense organs.
- Touch their nose and say what it helps them do.
Note for Teachers Using this Lesson Plan:
Engage pupils with any of the lively songs provided and practical activities to ensure they remember the lesson. Use real-life examples and let pupils touch their own sense organs to make the learning interactive and fun. Happy teaching!
