Care of the Mouth, Teeth and Tongue for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Subject: Pre-vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Care of the Hand and Feet
Topic: Care of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue
Content/Learning Area: Functions of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue, Reasons for Cleaning our Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. List the functions of the mouth, teeth, and tongue.
2. Explain the importance of cleaning the mouth, teeth, and tongue.

• Affective Domain:

1. Show recognition for the importance of oral hygiene.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Demonstrate proper techniques for brushing teeth.

• Social Domain:

1. Share knowledge about oral hygiene with others.

reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Facts
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

• Whiteboard or chart
• Markers or chalk
• Pictures of the mouth, teeth, and tongue
• Toothbrush and toothpaste (optional)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for establishing good oral hygiene habits from a young age. understanding the functions of the mouth, teeth, and tongue and the importance of cleanliness will benefit pupils’ health and well-being throughout their lives.

prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they ate for breakfast. Then, the teacher will ask them how they keep their mouths clean. This will lead into a discussion about the importance of oral hygiene.

lesson Content

Functions of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue

The mouth, teeth, and tongue each play vital roles in our daily lives.

These include:

1. Mouth: The mouth is where we take in food.It also helps us speak and make sounds.
2. Teeth: Teeth are hard structures used for biting, chewing, and grinding food. Different teeth have different jobs.
3. Tongue: The tongue is a muscle that helps us taste food, swallow, and speak. It has taste buds to sense flavors.

Reasons for Cleaning our Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue

Maintaining oral hygiene is essential for overall health and well-being.

The following are reasons to clean our mouth, teeth, and tongue:

1. To prevent tooth decay: Food and bacteria on teeth cause decay. Brushing and flossing remove these and prevent decay. Learn more about preventing tooth decay.
2. To prevent gum disease: Gum disease is an infection of the gums. Brushing and flossing help prevent this.
3. To maintain fresh breath: Bacteria in the mouth cause bad breath.Brushing and flossing remove bacteria for fresh breath.
4. To prevent mouth infections: Cleaning removes harmful germs that can cause infections.
5. To promote overall health: oral health is linked to general health; good oral hygiene can prevent other health problems.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion,Question and answer,Visual aids

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson,the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils about their breakfast and how they clean their mouths.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions.

Step 2: Description of key Concepts

Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the functions of the mouth, teeth, and tongue using visual aids.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask questions.

Step 3: Guided practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Presentation
Teacher’s activity: Demonstrate proper brushing techniques (if materials are available).
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstration and practice brushing (if materials are available).

Step 4: Self-reliant Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: supervise pupils as they practice brushing (if materials are available).
Pupils’ Activity: Practice brushing their teeth (if materials are available).

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in taking notes on key concepts.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on key concepts.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask review questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer review questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. List the functions of the mouth, teeth, and tongue.
2. Explain the importance of cleaning the mouth, teeth, and tongue.
3. Show recognition for the importance of oral hygiene.

Step 7: Conclusion

time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points and assign homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework.

Lesson Keywords

• Mouth – The opening in the face through which food is ingested.
• Teeth – Hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the jaws used for biting and chewing.
• Tongue – A muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and speaking.
• Oral hygiene – Practices for keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
• tooth Decay – Damage to the tooth surface, leading to cavities.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What are three things the mouth helps us do?
2. What is the job of our teeth?
3. Why is it important to clean our mouths?
4. How can we keep our mouths clean?
5. What could happen if we don’t clean our mouths?

Assignment/Homework

1. draw a picture of a healthy mouth.
2. List three ways to keep your mouth clean.
3. Ask your parents how often they brush their teeth.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional information about oral hygiene.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, verbal instructions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use visual aids and practical demonstrations to enhance pupils’ understanding. Encourage active participation and make the lesson interactive to keep pupils engaged.