Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Population
Topic: Meaning Of Personal Hygiene And development
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of personal hygiene, Meaning of personal development, Relationship between personal hygiene and physical development
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Explain the meaning of personal hygiene and personal development
Affective Domain: Show interest in keeping clean and developing positive habits
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate daily personal hygiene practices
Social Domain: Work in pairs to discuss how personal hygiene affects physical growth

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource center scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: Wikipedia – hygiene
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following: chart showing personal hygiene items, Real objects like toothbrush, soap, towel, comb, Flashcards with hygiene practices, Whiteboard and markers, pictures of clean and unclean people

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand how personal cleanliness and good habits help them grow strong and stay healthy.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of cleanliness from their home and daily routines.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of Personal Hygiene And Development

Personal hygiene means keeping our body clean every day.Personal development means growing in body and mind to become a better person. The following are good personal hygiene practices:

Bathing daily
Brushing teeth morning and night
Washing hands with soap and water
Wearing clean clothes
Keeping fingernails short and clean
Washing hair regularly
Using clean towels and handkerchiefs

Personal Development

Personal development means improving yourself in good ways. It helps us become better people and grow well. The following are ways to develop yourself:

Learning new things
Obeying rules
Helping others
Controlling anger
Eating healthy food
Reading books
Practicing good manners

relationship Between Personal Hygiene and Physical Development

When we keep clean, our body grows well. Dirt and germs make us sick and weak. The following are how hygiene helps our body grow:

It keeps the skin healthy
It helps prevent sickness
It makes us strong and fresh
It helps our teeth and hair grow well
It helps us look neat and smart
It boosts our confidence
It improves our overall well-being

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Storytelling, Question and Answer, demonstration, 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: Tells a story about a boy who refused to bath and became sick. Asks pupils what went wrong.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and share their thoughts

Step 2: Meaning of Personal Hygiene

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
teacher’s Activity: Explains personal hygiene and shows hygiene items.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and observe the materials

Step 3: Meaning of Personal Development

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Discusses what personal development means and gives examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss and list ways they can grow themselves

Step 4: Relationship Between Hygiene and Growth

Time: 7 mins
Teaching skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: Explains how hygiene helps the body grow and shows pictures of clean and dirty people.
Pupils’ Activity: pupils compare the pictures and talk about what they see

Step 5: Group Activity

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Divides pupils into groups to list hygiene habits and development habits
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups and present their lists

Step 6: note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy notes on the board
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the lesson content into their notebooks

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 mins
teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions based on the objectives
Pupils’ activity: Pupils answer questions orally

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of personal hygiene and personal development.
Demonstrate daily personal hygiene practices.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional/Cognitive/Social
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key points, encourages pupils to practice hygiene, and praises participation
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and say what they learned

Lesson Keywords

Hygiene – keeping clean
Development – growing better
Germs – tiny things that cause sickness
Cleanliness – being neat and tidy
Health – being strong and not sick

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is personal hygiene?
Mention two examples of personal hygiene practices.
What is personal development?
Say two ways we can improve ourselves.
List two ways hygiene helps our body grow.
Work in pairs to identify one hygiene item and tell its use.

Assignment/Homework

List five personal hygiene practices you do every day.
Write down three ways you can develop yourself this week.
Explain why it is vital to keep our surroundings clean.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and visual aids. Pair them with stronger learners for support during group activities.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to research and present on different types of germs and how they affect health.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use charts, real objects, and demonstrations to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and simple language. Demonstrate with real hygiene items to make learning practical.