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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Cause and Effect
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring Cause and Effect

Objective

Today, we will learn about Cause and Effect! This means we will explore how one thing happens (the cause) and how it makes something else happen (the effect).

Hook: The Magic Water Experiment!

Materials Needed:

• Clear cup of water
• Small cup or bowl
• Food coloring (blue or red)
• Paper towel

Step 1: Setting the Scene

Gather the students around a table where they can see clearly. Start by introducing a fun, magical story to capture their attention:

"Once upon a time, in a colorful land, the Water Fairy decided to play with the colors of the world. One day, she sprinkled some magic water to see what would happen if it turned blue. Let’s see what magic the Water Fairy created!"

Step 2: The Experiment

1. Show the Clear Cup: Hold up the clear cup filled with water. Ask the students what they see.

   • Engage them with questions: "What color is the water? Is it clear, or does it have a color?"

2. Add Food Coloring: Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the water.

   • Ask, "What do you think will happen when I add this food coloring to the water?"

3. Watch the Magic: As the food coloring mixes with the water, ask the students to describe what they see.

   • Encourage them to notice how the color changes the water.

Step 3: Discussing Cause and Effect

After the experiment, guide the students to understand Cause and Effect:

• Cause: "The Water Fairy added blue food coloring."
• Effect: "The water turned blue!"

Conclusion

Wrap up the introduction by explaining that today, they will learn more about how one action (the cause) leads to another action (the effect) in stories and daily life. As they explore this exciting topic, they will become little detectives, figuring out relationships between causes and effects in various scenarios.

Transition

Now, let’s dive into our first story where we will look for causes and effects together! Are you ready?