Class: Primary Two
Term: Third Term
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical & Health Education
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Topic: Basic Skills in Swimming
Content/Learning Area: What is Swimming? Some of the basic skills in swimming.
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
1. List two basic skills in swimming.
- Identify the arm and leg movements used in different swimming strokes.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Demonstrate the basic arm and leg movements used in swimming.
- Participate actively in swimming-related activities.
- Affective Domain:
- Show enjoyment and willingness to participate in swimming activities.
- Develop a positive attitude towards learning swimming skills.
- Social Domain:
- Work together in pairs to practice swimming movements.
- 9 – Years Basic Education curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Facts
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart
- Markers or pens
- Pictures or videos of swimming strokes
- Breaststroke: Circular arm movements and frog-like leg kicks.
- Butterfly Stroke: Windmill arm movements and dolphin-like leg kicks.
- Backstroke: Windmill arm movements while lying on your back and flutter kicking your legs.
- Freestyle (Front Crawl): Alternating overhead arm movements and up-and-down leg kicks.
- Dog Paddle: Keeping your head above water and paddling your hands and feet like a dog.
- Floating: the ability to stay on the water surface without sinking, achieved by controlling breathing and body position.
- treading Water: Staying upright in the water by using coordinated arm and leg movements to keep the head above the surface.
- Breaststroke – A swimming stroke where the swimmer is on their chest and moves their arms in a circular motion while kicking their legs in a frog-like motion.
- Butterfly Stroke – A swimming stroke where the swimmer moves both arms concurrently in a circular motion and kicks their legs together in a dolphin-like motion.
- Backstroke – A swimming stroke where the swimmer is on their back and moves their arms in a windmill motion while flutter kicking their legs.
- Freestyle – A swimming stroke where the swimmer alternates arm movements overhead and kicks their legs up and down.
- Dog Paddle – A basic swimming technique where the swimmer keeps their head above water and paddles their hands and feet like a dog.
- Name two basic swimming skills.
- Why is learning to swim important?
- Describe the arm movements in the breaststroke.
- What’s the difference between the butterfly and backstroke?
- How is the dog paddle different from othre strokes?
- Practice the arm and leg movements of one swimming stroke at home.
- Draw a picture of someone swimming and label the different body parts used.
- Ask a family member about their swimming experiences and write a short paragraph about it.
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler instructions.
- For advanced learners: Challenge them to create their own swimming sequences.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, verbal instructions, and hands-on practice to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson,the teacher will use the following materials:
Rationale for the Lesson
Learning basic swimming skills is crucial for water safety and overall physical fitness. This lesson provides a foundation for future water-related activities and promotes healthy habits.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have likely seen people swimming or have some basic understanding of water activities.
Lesson Content
What is Swimming?
Swimming is moving through water using your arms and legs. It’s a fun way to exercise!
Basic Skills in Swimming
Basic swimming skills involve specific movements and techniques that help individuals move efficiently and safely in the water. These include:
The following are some of the basic skills in swimming:
teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Exhibition, Explanation, Question and Answer, Group Activity.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Engage students with questions about swimming experiences. Introduce the topic of basic swimming skills.
Pupils’ Activity: Share experiences and listen attentively.
Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the concept of swimming and demonstrate basic strokes using pictures or videos.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and listen attentively.
Step 3: presentation/Guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: modeling
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrate basic arm and leg movements. Guide pupils in practicing movements.
Pupils’ Activity: Imitate movements and practice in pairs.
Step 4: Self-Reliant Practice
time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Observe pupils practicing movements and provide feedback.
Pupils’ Activity: Practice swimming movements independently.
Step 5: Note-taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in taking notes on key concepts and movements.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down key points and movements.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions and review key concepts.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and participate in review.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key swimming skills learned and emphasize the importance of practicing in a safe environment with adult supervision. Remind pupils of the importance of water safety.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask any remaining questions.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for Teachers
Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.Emphasize the importance of water safety and adult supervision during swimming activities. Adjust the lesson based on the pupils’ abilities and available resources.
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