Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
Topic: Health And Hygiene
Content: Benefits of cleanliness
Instructional Materials:
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Pictures illustrating cleanliness
Specific Objective:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- List 6 benefits of cleanliness
- Explain the concept of cleanliness (Already taught in previous lesson)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Benefits of Cleanliness
| Time | Content | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | Introduction | Discussion | Teacher explains the importance of cleanliness in our daily lives and asks pupils to recall what they have learned in the previous lesson. | Pupils listen attentively and share their understanding of cleanliness. |
| 10 mins | Benefits of Cleanliness | Brainstorming | Teacher leads a brainstorming session and elicits responses from pupils regarding the benefits of cleanliness. Teacher writes down the responses on the chart paper. | Pupils actively participate in the brainstorming session and suggest various benefits of cleanliness. |
| 10 mins | Discussion | Questioning | Teacher discusses each benefit listed and provides explanations/examples to help pupils understand them better. | Pupils listen, ask questions, and clarify their understanding of the benefits of cleanliness. |
| 10 mins | Recap and Consolidation | Group Activity | Teacher divides the class into groups and assigns each group a specific benefit of cleanliness. Each group discusses and presents their assigned benefit to the class. | Pupils work collaboratively in groups, discuss their assigned benefit, and prepare a presentation to share with the class. |
| 5 mins | Evaluation | Questioning | Teacher asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the benefits of cleanliness. | Pupils respond to the questions and demonstrate their knowledge of the topic. |
| 5 mins | Note Copying | Individual Activity | Pupils copy the main points and benefits of cleanliness into their notebooks. | Pupils actively write down the important points in their notebooks. |
NOTE:
Cleanliness refers to keeping our surroundings and ourselves clean. It is important because it has several benefits.
Some of the benefits of cleanliness include:
1. It helps prevent the spread of diseases.
2. It keeps us healthy and strong.
3. It makes our environment beautiful and pleasant.
4. It prevents pollution and protects nature .
5. It helps us stay organized and find things easily.
6. It promotes good hygiene and cleanliness habits.
Evaluation:
Answer the following questions:
- What are the benefits of cleanliness? (List at least three benefits)
- Why is cleanliness important for our health?
- What is cleanliness?
Teaching Aids:
- Pictures showing clean and dirty environments
- Flashcards with the benefits of cleanliness
- Whiteboard and markers
Note to Teachers:
Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style and curriculum or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
