First Term Physical and Health Education revision for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Curriculum Theme: Revision
Focal competence: Consolidating the term’s stated competencies
Skills:

• Applying curriculum skills taught during the term

Previous Lesson: Running between objects in shuttle run
Topic: Revision
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall core knowledge and facts from the term.
• Identify common misconceptions in PHE topics.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate simple physical exercises.
• Practise good personal hygiene habits.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in revision exercises.
• Correct identified misconceptions through guided practice.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable Physical and Health Education textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pupils’ classwork and approved learning materials
• Whiteboard/Blackboard
• Markers/Chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important to consolidate the knowledge and skills pupils have acquired throughout the first term in Physical and Health Education. It helps to reinforce key concepts, address any learning gaps, and prepare pupils for upcoming assessments, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been taught various topics in Physical and Health Education during the first term, including personal hygiene, parts of the body, simple exercises, and safety rules.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of First Term Physical and Health Education

Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene means keeping our bodies clean to stay healthy. It helps us prevent sickness.

1. Washing Hands: We wash our hands with soap and water before eating, after using the toilet, and when they are dirty.
2. Bathing: We should bath at least twice a day to keep our bodies clean and fresh.
3. Brushing Teeth: Brush your teeth in the morning and before going to bed to keep them strong and healthy.
4. Combing Hair: Keep your hair neat and tidy by combing it daily.

Parts of the Body

Our body has many important parts that help us do different things.

1. Head: Contains the brain, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
2. Trunk: The main part of the body, including the chest and stomach.
3. Limbs: Arms and legs, used for movement and carrying things.

Simple Exercises

Doing simple exercises helps to make our bodies strong and healthy.

1. Walking: Moving from one place to another using our legs.
2. Running: Moving fast with our legs.
3. Jumping: Pushing off the ground with our feet.
4. Clapping: Hitting our hands together.
5. Stretching: Extending our body parts to make them flexible.

Safety Rules

Safety rules protect us from harm at home and in school.

1. Do not play with sharp objects like knives or broken bottles.
2. Do not run on wet floors.
3. Do not talk to strangers.
4. Do not play near fire or hot objects.
5. Always tell an adult if you are hurt or see something unsafe.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reminds them that it is revision week for the First Term. The teacher asks pupils to mention some of the topics they enjoyed learning in Physical and Health Education.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and mention topics like “washing hands” or “running.”

Learning Point: Recalling previous topics

Step 2: Revision of Personal Hygiene

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining and Demonstrating

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises the topic of personal hygiene by asking questions like, “Why is it important to wash our hands?” and “When should we wash our hands?” The teacher may demonstrate proper handwashing steps.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions and demonstrate the steps for washing hands.

Learning Point: Importance of personal hygiene

Step 3: Revision of Parts of the Body

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification and Labelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to point to different parts of their bodies (e.g., head, shoulders, knees, toes) and name them. The teacher corrects any mispronunciations or errors.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to and name various body parts as called out by the teacher.

Learning Point: Naming body parts

Step 4: Revision of Simple Exercises

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in performing simple exercises like walking, running in place, jumping, and clapping. The teacher ensures pupils follow instructions correctly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the guided exercises, demonstrating the movements.

Learning Point: Performing simple exercises

Step 5: Revision of Safety Rules

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion and Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses common safety rules at home and school, asking pupils to state what they should not do (e.g., “Should we play with fire?”). The teacher emphasizes the importance of safety.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state safety rules and explain why they are important.

Learning Point: Understanding safety rules

Step 6: Addressing Common Misconceptions/Practice

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Corrective Feedback

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reviews common errors or misconceptions observed during the term, using short oral or practical tasks. For example, asking “When is it okay to play with sharp objects?” and guiding pupils to correct the misconception.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and correct errors, practising the correct understanding.

Learning Point: Correcting misconceptions

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention two ways to keep your body clean.
2. Name three parts of your body.
3. Demonstrate one simple exercise.
4. State one safety rule you know.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Demonstrating core knowledge

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarizes the key areas revised, commends the pupils for their participation, and encourages them to continue practicing good health habits and safety rules at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and acknowledge the summary.

Learning Point: Reinforcing key concepts

Lesson Keywords

• Hygiene – Keeping clean to stay healthy.
• Body parts – Different sections of the human body.
• Exercise – Physical activity to make the body strong.
• Safety – Being protected from danger or harm.
• Revision – Reviewing learned topics.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more individual attention, simplify instructions, and use visual aids to reinforce concepts. Faster learners will be encouraged to lead demonstrations, answer more complex questions, or help their peers during practical activities, fostering leadership and deeper understanding.

Suggested Lesson Videos

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Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have reviewed the First Term topics to anticipate common areas of difficulty for Primary 1 pupils. Gather pupils’ classwork or any approved learning materials that can be used for quick reference or to highlight specific errors. During the lesson, encourage active participation through questions and practical demonstrations. Pay close attention to pupils’ responses to identify and address any lingering misconceptions immediately. The focus is on reinforcing understanding and practical application of health and physical education concepts. Since this is a revision week, pupils will not be copying notes into their books; the emphasis is on recall and practice.