Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
Previous Lesson: Safety Rules in Swimming
Topic: Health and Hygiene
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of health and hygiene, Importance of cleanliness, How to wash hands, bathe, and brush teeth, Importance of caring for nails, hair, footwear, clothes, and skin
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
by the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Explain the meaning of health and hygiene.
- Explain the importance of cleanliness.
- Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the importance of maintaining personal hygiene.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Demonstrate how to wash their hands, bathe, and brush their teeth properly.
- social Domain:
1. Share knowledge about hygiene practices with others. - 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja educational Resource Center Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online details
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart
- Markers or chalk
- Pictures or illustrations related to hygiene
- Trim your nails regularly.
- Keep nails clean by washing them.
- Avoid biting your nails.
- Use a nail brush.
- Moisturize your cuticles.
- Avoid sharing nail clippers.
- Wash your hair regularly using shampoo.
- comb your hair gently.
- Avoid using excessive heat.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Use a wide-toothed comb.
- Protect your hair from the sun.
- Keep your shoes clean and dry.
- Rotate your shoes.
- Choose shoes that fit well.
- Wear socks.
- Air out your shoes regularly.
- Clean your shoes regularly.
- Wash your clothes regularly to remove dirt and germs.
- Sort clothes by color and fabric.
- Follow care labels.
- Fold or hang clothes neatly.
- Iron your clothes.
- Store clothes in a dry place.
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.
- Moisturize your skin.
- Use sunscreen.
- avoid harsh soaps.
- Stay hydrated.
- Exfoliate regularly.
- Practice good hygiene habits: Overall cleanliness, such as washing hands before eating and after using the restroom, is a way to take care of your nails, hair, footwear, and skin. These habits are all connected to maintaining good health.
- Health – A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Hygiene – Practices that maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
- Cleanliness – keeping oneself and surroundings free from dirt and germs.
- Germs – Microorganisms that can cause diseases.
- Handwashing – The act of cleaning hands with soap and water to remove germs.
- Why is it critically critically important to wash our hands?
- How frequently enough should we brush our teeth?
- Name two ways we can take care of our clothes to maintain hygiene.
- What are some things we can do to keep our hair clean and healthy?
- Why is it critically important to keep our shoes clean?
- Practice proper handwashing techniques at home and report back next class.
- List three ways to keep your clothes clean and fresh.
- Explain why it is indeed critically important to brush your teeth every day.
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
- For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional hygiene practices.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, verbal explanations, and hands-on activities 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
This lesson is crucial for pupils’ well-being and future health. Understanding and practicing good hygiene habits prevents illness and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will start by asking pupils what they did to keep themselves clean that morning. This will lead into a discussion about the importance of health and hygiene.
Lesson Content
Health and Hygiene
Health and hygiene are about keeping our bodies clean and healthy. Hygiene helps us stay healthy by keeping away germs.
What is Health?
Health means feeling well, both physically and mentally. It’s about being free from sickness and having energy.
What is Hygiene?
Hygiene is about the practices we follow to stay clean and prevent sickness. It involves making healthy choices to protect ourselves from germs.
meaning of Cleanliness
Cleanliness means keeping ourselves and our surroundings neat and free from dirt.
Care Of the Body
Taking care of our body involves several practices to maintain cleanliness and prevent diseases.
Care for the Nails
Nail care is essential for preventing infections and maintaining overall hygiene. The following are ways to care for the nails:
Care for the Hair
Hair care involves practices to keep the hair clean, healthy, and free from infestations. These include:
Care for Footwear
proper footwear care helps prevent foot infections and ensures comfort. These include:
Care for Clothes
Clean clothes prevent skin irritations and the spread of germs. These include:
Care for the Skin
Skin care helps maintain healthy skin and prevent skin problems. These include:
General care for All
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion,Demonstration,Question and answer.
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 morning routines related to cleanliness.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their morning routines.
step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the meaning of health and hygiene, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness.
Pupils’ activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice
Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrate proper handwashing, bathing, and teeth brushing techniques.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstrations and practice the techniques under guidance.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Supervise pupils as they practice hygiene techniques independently.
Pupils’ Activity: Practice handwashing, bathing, and teeth brushing techniques.
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 to assess understanding.
Pupils’ activity: Answer review questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points about health and hygiene and encourage pupils to practice these habits daily.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and commit to practicing good hygiene.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for Teachers
Ensure to demonstrate each hygiene practice clearly and allow pupils ample time to practice.Emphasize the importance of consistency in maintaining these habits for overall health.
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