Lesson note on The Human Body – Neck, Trunk, Chest and Belly for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Topic: The Human Body
Previous Topic: Care of The Mouth, Teeth and Tongue
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Learning Content: What is The Human Body?, The Neck, Trunk, Chest, and Belly

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

1. Identify the human neck, trunk, chest, and belly.
2. State the function of the neck, trunk, chest, and belly.

Psychomotor Domain

1. Point to the neck, trunk, chest, and belly on a diagram of the human body.

Affective Domain

1. Show interest in learning about the human body.
2. Appreciate the importance of the different parts of the body.

Social Domain

1. Participate actively in class discussions.
2. Work cooperatively with classmates.

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: A chart or diagram of the human body, Pictures of the neck, trunk, chest, and belly.

Entry Behavior/set Induction

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they know about their bodies.The teacher will then show a picture of the human body and ask pupils to point out different parts. This will create excitement and curiosity about the lesson.

Rationale

Understanding the human body is fundamental to health and well-being. This lesson provides a basic foundation for future learning about health, hygiene, and the importance of caring for one’s body. It also helps children understand their own bodies better.

Teaching Method

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

Lesson Procedure

Step 1: Introduction

time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils what they know about their bodies. Show a picture of the human body.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions and point out body parts.

Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts

Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the neck, trunk, chest, and belly, their functions, and their importance.
Pupils’ activity: Listen attentively and ask questions.

Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s activity: Point to the neck, trunk, chest, and belly on a diagram of the human body. Guide pupils to do the same.
Pupils’ Activity: Point to the body parts on the diagram.

Step 4: Autonomous practice

time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Observation
Teacher’s Activity: Observe pupils as they independently identify the body parts on their own diagrams.
Pupils’ Activity: Label the body parts on their own diagrams.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s activity: Guide pupils to wriet down key points about the neck, trunk, chest, and belly.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down key points in their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions.

Lesson Content

What is The Human Body?

The human body is like an amazing machine, with many parts working together. We’ll learn about some of these critically important parts.

The Neck, Trunk, Chest, and belly

The neck connects your head to your body; it lets you move your head. The trunk is the main part of your body, including the chest and belly. The chest protects your heart and lungs – vital for breathing and pumping blood. the belly is between your chest and hips, containing your stomach and intestines for digesting food.

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 and present additional information about the organs in the chest and belly.

Evaluation

1. What is the neck’s job?
2. Name the parts of the trunk.
3. Why is the chest important?
4. Where is the belly?
5. What organs are in the belly?

Observation

• Pupils’ ability to identify body parts.
• Pupils’ understanding of the functions of body parts.
• Pupils’ participation in class discussions.

Conclusion

To conclude the lesson, the teacher will summarize the key points and encourage pupils to continue learning about their bodies by eating healthy foods and exercising regularly.The teacher will also remind pupils of the importance of taking care of their bodies. The teacher will then assign homework,asking pupils to draw a picture of the human body and label the parts they learned about today.