Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: History
Previous Lesson: Important Places In The Community; School & Market
Topic: Important Places In The Community; Hospitals & Places Of Worship
Content: Hospital, Places of worship e.g. church, mosque, shrines, etc.

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify and list different types of hospitals and places of worship in the community.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of hospitals and places of worship in their community.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw simple pictures of a hospital and a place of worship.
Social Domain: Share their thoughts on why hospitals and places of worship are important for everyone in the community.

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: FasterCapital – The Role Of Hospitals In Local Communities
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures of hospitals and places of worship
Flashcards
Drawing materials (crayons, papers)

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the importance of hospitals and places of worship helps children appreciate these vital institutions in their community. It teaches them about the roles they play in people’s lives, such as providing health care and spiritual support, which contribute to the well-being of everyone.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should already know about some important places in their community like the school and market, and be able to recognize familiar places.

Instructional Procedures:

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teachers Activity	Pupils Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Use pictures and flashcards	Teacher shows pictures of hospitals and places of worship, asking pupils if they know what they are.	Pupils respond to the pictures, identify hospitals and places of worship.	Hospitals and places of worship are important community spaces.
Step 2: Explanation	7 mins	Direct Instruction	Explaining using pictures and examples	Teacher explains what hospitals and places of worship are, and their importance.	Pupils listen and ask questions.	Hospitals care for the sick; places of worship provide spiritual support.
Step 3: Discussion	8 mins	Guided Discussion	Encourage pupils to share their thoughts	Teacher asks pupils to think of why hospitals are important and why people go to places of worship.	Pupils share ideas about hospitals and places of worship.	Hospitals and places of worship support health and spirituality.
Step 4: Activity	10 mins	Active Learning	Pupils draw and label hospitals and places of worship	Teacher guides pupils as they draw a hospital and a place of worship.	Pupils draw pictures of hospitals and places of worship.	Drawing helps understand the structures and roles of these places.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Direct Instruction	Writing key points on the board	Teacher writes down the key importance of hospitals and places of worship.	Pupils copy the key points into their notebooks.	Key importance of hospitals and places of worship.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Question and Answer	Engage pupils in answering questions	Teacher asks the pupils to recall the importance of hospitals and places of worship.	Pupils answer questions based on their learning.	Recalling the importance helps reinforce the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Recap & Closure	Summarize the lesson briefly	Teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson and asks if anyone has questions.	Pupils listen and may ask questions.	Hospitals and places of worship are vital for community life.

Lesson Content:

Important Places In The Community; Hospitals & Places Of Worship

In every community, there are important places that help people in different ways. These places include hospitals and places of worship.

Hospitals
A hospital is a place where sick people go to get better. It is important because:

Hospitals provide care for sick people.
Doctors and nurses work there to help people feel better.
Hospitals have medicines and equipment to treat people.
People go there for checkups to stay healthy.
In case of emergencies, hospitals are there to save lives.

Places of Worship
Places of worship are where people go to pray, meditate, and worship. Examples are churches, mosques, and shrines. They are important because:

They help people connect with their faith.
They offer spiritual guidance and comfort.
People meet in these places to pray for peace and happiness.
They hold special events like weddings and celebrations.
They teach people how to be kind and helpful to others.

Activities in Hospitals and Places of Worship:

In hospitals, doctors treat patients, and nurses care for them.
In places of worship, people pray, sing hymns, and meditate.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is a hospital?

Why do people go to hospitals?
Can you name two places of worship?
What activities do people do in hospitals?
Why are places of worship important?

Note for teachers using this lesson plan:

Make sure to keep the lesson interactive and engaging by using pictures and encouraging pupils to share their thoughts. This will help reinforce the importance of hospitals and places of worship in the community. Always give enough time for pupils to express their ideas and ask questions.
Happy teaching!

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Important Places In The Community; Hospitals & Places Of Worship (Primary 1)