Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Dangers Of Not Caring For The Ear And Nose
Topic: Care Of The Eyes
Content: Function of the eyes, Dangers of not caring for the eyes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify five functions of the eyes.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of caring for their eyes.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate simple actions to protect their eyes.
Social Domain: Discuss with peers the dangers of neglecting eye care.

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
Relevant Textbooks
Online information from: Arizona Retinal Specialists – 12 Ways to Take Care of Your Eyes Everyday

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing the eye and its parts
Pictures of people performing eye-care activities
Real-life objects like sunglasses and clean handkerchiefs
Flashcards with words related to eye care

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the importance of the eyes and learning how to care for them ensures pupils maintain good eye health, preventing avoidable issues like infections or injuries.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the five sense organs and their functions, including a basic understanding of how the eyes help us see.

Instructional Procedures

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set induction	Questioning and discussion	Asks pupils about the five sense organs and their functions.	Respond and mention the eyes as one of the organs.	Pupils identify the sense organs, including the eyes.
Step 2: Function of the Eyes	10 mins	Explanation	Use of charts and visuals	Explains the functions of the eyes and uses a chart to show how they work.	Observe the chart and listen to the teacher.	Pupils understand the functions of the eyes.
Step 3: Dangers of Neglect	10 mins	Discussion	Guided questioning	Discusses what happens when the eyes are not cared for properly.	Answer questions and share ideas.	Pupils learn the dangers of neglecting eye care.
Step 4: Practical Care Actions	8 mins	Demonstration	Interactive teaching	Demonstrates cleaning eyes and using protective items like sunglasses.	Follow along and demonstrate the actions.	Pupils learn practical ways to care for their eyes.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Dictation	Guided writing	Guides pupils to copy the lesson note into their books.	Write the lesson note.	Pupils consolidate learning by writing.
Step 6: Evaluation	2 mins	Questioning	Oral Q&A	Asks evaluation questions to check understanding.	Answer the teacher’s questions.	Pupils recall and summarize learning points.
Step 7: Conclusion	40 secs	Recap	Reinforcement	Recaps key points and encourages pupils to care for their eyes daily.	Listen attentively.	Pupils reinforce knowledge of the topic.

Lesson Content

Care Of The Eyes

Our eyes are very important as they help us to see the world around us. It is essential to take care of our eyes to keep them healthy.

Functions of the Eyes

Help us see things clearly.
Allow us to differentiate colors.
Enable us to identify objects from far and near.
Help us detect light and darkness.
Assist in communicating emotions through eye contact.

Dangers of Not Caring for the Eyes

Eye infections, like redness or itching.
Loss of vision or blindness.
Injuries from sharp objects or harmful substances.
Irritation from dirt or dust.
Weak eyesight due to bad habits like staring at screens too long.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name two functions of the eyes.
Mention one thing they can do to protect their eyes.
List two dangers of not caring for the eyes.
Explain why the eyes are important to them.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage pupils to discuss their personal experiences with eye care to make the lesson relatable. Use visuals and real-life examples to keep pupils engaged. Happy teaching!

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Care Of The Eyes (Primary 1)