Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Identification And Functions of Care Of Hand And Feet
Topic: Reasons For Care Of The Hand And Feet
Content/Learning Area: Reasons for daily care of the hands and feet, Causes of foot rot….

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

List reasons for daily care of the hands and feet.
Explain the meaning of foot rot.

Affective Domain:

Develop interest in keeping the hands and feet clean daily.

Psychomotor Domain:

Demonstrate simple practices for washing and cleaning the hands and feet.

Social Domain:

Work together in groups to identify materials used for caring for the hands and feet.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online information from: SlideShare – CARE OF HAND AND FEET
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures or charts showing clean and dirty hands and feet
Soap, water, towel, and nail cutter
A model chart showing foot rot infection
Flashcards with keywords

Rationale for the Lesson

Good care of the hands and feet helps to prevent sickness, infection, and foot diseases such as foot rot.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have washed their hands and feet before eating, after playing, and before bed at home.

Lesson Content

Reasons For Care Of The Hand And Feet

Our hands and feet are important parts of the body. We use our hands to eat and do many activities, while our feet help us to walk and run. It is good to keep our hands and feet clean every day. The following are reasons for daily care:

To prevent germs and sickness
To remove dirt and sweat
To keep the nails neat
To make the body smell fresh
To avoid skin infection

Materials Used for Caring for the Hands and Feet

These include simple things we use every day to keep clean:

Soap
Water
Towel
Nail cutter
Foot powder or cream

Meaning of Foot Rot

Foot rot is a disease of the feet that causes the skin between the toes to peel, smell, and become painful. It happens when the feet are not kept clean and dry.

Causes of Foot Rot

The following are causes of foot rot:

Wearing wet shoes or socks
Not washing the feet regularly
Walking barefoot in dirty places
Sharing dirty shoes or socks
Keeping long and dirty toenails

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Demonstration, Group Work, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher tells a short story of a boy who always played barefoot and later had sore feet. Teacher asks pupils if they have experienced dirty hands or feet.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the story by sharing their experiences.
Learning Point: Pupils get ready to learn about care of hands and feet.

Step 2: Reasons for Daily Care of Hands and Feet

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains reasons for daily care using charts and pictures. Teacher writes points on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and copy reasons from the board.
Learning Point: Pupils understand why hands and feet must be cared for daily.

Step 3: Materials Used for Caring for the Hands and Feet

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration, Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher shows soap, water, towel, and nail cutter. Teacher demonstrates how they are used.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and observe how materials are used.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize materials for caring for hands and feet.

Step 4: Meaning of Foot Rot

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains foot rot and shows a chart of infected feet. Teacher stresses the danger of neglect.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart and repeat after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the meaning of foot rot.

Step 5: Causes of Foot Rot

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher lists causes of foot rot and asks pupils to suggest examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with examples and copy the causes from the board.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the causes of foot rot.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher instructs pupils to copy notes into their exercise books.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write notes neatly.
Learning Point: Pupils have notes for revision.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils questions based on the lesson content.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Pupils recall lesson taught.

Objective-aligned checks:

List reasons for daily care of the hands and feet.
Explain the meaning of foot rot.
Demonstrate simple practices for washing and cleaning the hands and feet.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and reminds pupils to wash hands and feet daily. Teacher praises active pupils.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond with interest.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply what they have learned.

Home Task: List four lesson examples connected with Reasons For Care Of The Hand And Feet and add one correct use, step or safety rule.

Lesson Keywords

Germs: Tiny things that cause sickness
Infection: Illness caused by germs entering the body
Foot Rot: A disease of the feet caused by dirt and moisture
Hygiene: Keeping the body clean and healthy
Toenails: Hard part at the tip of the toes

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List three reasons why we must care for our hands and feet daily.
Mention three materials used to care for the hands and feet.
Explain what foot rot means.
List three causes of foot rot.
Demonstrate how to wash the hands and feet properly.

Differentiation

Fast learners will write and explain reasons for care, while slow learners will identify materials with the teacher’s guidance.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to always practice personal hygiene at home. Use real-life examples to make the lesson practical and relatable.