Lesson note on Daily Care of The Body – Reasons for daily care of the body for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Subject: pre-Vocational Studies
Topic: Daily Care of The Body
Previous Topic: The Human Body – The leg, hand and Nails
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Learning Content: Reasons for daily care of the body, Importance of daily care of the body

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

1. List two reasons for daily care of the body.
2. Explain the importance of daily care of the body.

Psychomotor Domain

1. Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.

Affective Domain

1. Show appreciation for the importance of personal hygiene.

Social Domain

1. Share knowledge about daily care with peers.

Reference Material

• 9 – Years Basic education curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will make use of:

• Whiteboard or chart paper
• Markers
• Pictures illustrating daily care activities

Entry Behavior/Set Induction

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they do every morning before coming to school. This will lead into a discussion about personal hygiene and the importance of daily care.

Rationale

This lesson is crucial for establishing good hygiene habits from a young age.Understanding daily body care promotes health and well-being, impacting their present and future lives.

Teaching Method

to deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Question and Answer, Exhibition.

Lesson Procedure

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they do every morning before coming to school. Introduces the topic: Daily Care of The Body.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to teacher’s questions and listen attentively.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
teaching Skill: explaining
teacher’s Activity: Explains what daily care of the body means and its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates proper handwashing techniques.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstration and practice handwashing.

Step 4: Independent Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Supervises pupils as they practice handwashing independently.
Pupils’ Activity: Practice handwashing independently.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guiding
Teacher’s Activity: guides pupils in taking notes on key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on key points.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer review questions.

Lesson Content

daily Care of the Body

Daily care of the body involves everyday actions that keep our bodies clean, healthy, and feeling good.

Reasons for daily Care of The Body

Preventing Illness

Keeping our bodies clean helps stop germs and bacteria from making us sick.

Promoting Well-being

Taking care of our bodies gives us more energy and helps us feel good, both physically and mentally. It helps us focus better on our daily activities.

Ensuring Physical and Mental Well-being

Looking after our bodies improves our physical health, which makes us feel confident and happy.

Differentiation

For pupils who need extra support, the teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to research additional ways to care for their bodies.

Evaluation

1. Why is it important to take care of our bodies?
2. What are two reasons for daily care of the body?
3. Give examples of daily care activities.
4. How does daily care help prevent illness?
5. How can daily care make us feel better?

Observation

• Pupils’ participation in discussions
• pupils’ understanding of key concepts
• Pupils’ ability to demonstrate proper handwashing techniques

Conclusion

To conclude the lesson, the teacher will summarize the key points and encourage pupils to practice daily care habits at home.