Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Care Of The Hair; Types And Hair Care Tools
Topic: Dangers Of Neglecting The Hair
Content: Ways Of Caring For The Hair

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: State two dangers of neglecting the hair.
Affective Domain: Express the importance of keeping the hair clean and neat.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate combing or washing hair correctly.
Social Domain: Discuss with peers why we should care for our hair regularly.

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: Healthline – What Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Hair? Possible Side Effects
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A comb and brush
A doll with hair for demonstration
Pictures showing clean and dirty hair
A chart listing ways to care for the hair

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding how to care for our hair helps pupils maintain hygiene, prevent scalp infections, and build confidence in their appearance.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know that combs and brushes are used for grooming hair.

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	Question and answer	Asks pupils if they know what happens when we do not take care of our hair.	Pupils respond and share their ideas.	Pupils understand the effects of neglecting hair.
Step 2: Explanation	10 mins	Discussion	Visual aids	Explains the dangers of neglecting hair and shows pictures of clean and unkempt hair.	Pupils observe and listen.	Pupils identify dangers of not caring for hair.
Step 3: Demonstration	10 mins	Guided discovery	Practical activity	Demonstrates combing and washing hair using a doll.	Pupils watch and ask questions.	Pupils see correct haircare practices.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 mins	Direct instruction	Writing	Guides pupils to copy notes on the dangers of neglecting hair and ways to care for it.	Pupils copy notes in their exercise books.	Pupils record key points on haircare.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 mins	Question and answer	Class discussion	Asks questions about the dangers of neglecting hair and how often we should care for it.	Pupils answer questions.	Pupils reflect on and reinforce their knowledge.
Step 6: Conclusion	5 mins	Summary	Recap and feedback	Recaps the importance of haircare and encourages pupils to share what they learned with their families.	Pupils participate in summarizing.	Pupils reinforce their understanding of the topic.

Lesson Content

Dangers Of Neglecting The Hair

Neglecting your hair can cause problems like dandruff, itchy scalp, hair breakage, and an unclean appearance. We should care for our hair at least three times a week to keep it clean and healthy.

Ways of Caring for the Hair:

Washing the hair regularly: Use mild shampoo and water to keep the scalp clean.
Combing daily: This keeps the hair neat and prevents tangles.
Trimming split ends: Cutting the hair regularly helps it grow healthier.
Oiling the scalp: Apply a little oil to prevent dryness and itching.
Avoiding tight hairstyles: Tight hairstyles can damage the hair and scalp.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention two dangers of neglecting hair.

State how often we should care for our hair.
List three ways to care for the hair.
Demonstrate how to comb or wash hair.
Discuss why it is important to keep the hair clean.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage pupils to share their experiences with haircare at home to make the lesson more relatable. Use visuals and demonstrations to make the topic engaging. Happy teaching!

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Dangers Of Neglecting The Hair (Primary 1)