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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Science
What topic	When I grow up (C0mmunity helpera)
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Science Lesson Plan: Community Helpers

Grade Level: Kindergarten / Reception
Topic: When I Grow Up (Community Helpers)
Duration: 30 Minutes

Learning Objectives

• Students will identify various community helpers.
• Students will understand the roles and responsibilities of community helpers.
• Students will express their own aspirations about what they want to be when they grow up.

Materials Needed

• Pictures of community helpers (doctor, firefighter, teacher, police officer, etc.)
• Chart paper and markers
• Coloring sheets related to community helpers
• Crayons and markers
• Book: "Whose Toes are Those?" by Jabari Asim (or similar theme)

Lesson Flow

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Setting the Scene:

   • Greet the students warmly.
   • Ask students if they know what a community helper is.

2. Discussion:

   • Introduce the topic of community helpers. Explain that these are people who help us in our community.
   • Show pictures of various community helpers and ask students to name them.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explaining Community Helpers:

   • Share brief descriptions of each community helper:
     • Doctor: Helps keep us healthy.
     • Firefighter: Keeps us safe from fires.
     • Teacher: Helps us learn new things.
     • Police Officer: Protects our community.

2. Read Aloud:

   • Read "Whose Toes are Those?" or a similar book featuring community helpers. Ask questions to engage students and encourage participation.

Activities (10 minutes)

1. Community Helpers Chart:

   • Create a chart on the board with students. Write down the names of community helpers they mentioned and what they do.

2. Drawing Activity:

   • Distribute coloring sheets of community helpers.
   • Encourage students to draw a picture of the community helper they want to be when they grow up.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Sharing Thoughts:

   • Invite students to share their drawings with the class and talk about which community helper they chose and why.

2. Wrap-Up Discussion:

   • Reinforce the importance of community helpers and how they make the world a better place.

3. Goodbye:

   • Thank students for their participation and remind them to think about what they want to be when they grow up.

Assessment

• Observe students during activities to assess their engagement and understanding of community helpers.
• Review drawings and listen to their explanations to evaluate their comprehension of the roles of different community helpers.

Extensions

• Invite a community helper to the class for a visit (e.g., a police officer or firefighter) to talk about their job.
• Plan a field trip to a local fire station or hospital to learn more about community helpers in action.

With this lesson plan, students will gain a foundational understanding of community helpers and have the opportunity to express their future aspirations in an engaging and creative way.