- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
- Topic: Toilet Hygiene
- Content: Simple Toilet Hygiene
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to identify basic toilet hygiene practices.
- Affective Domain: Pupils should develop a positive attitude towards maintaining toilet hygiene.
- Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate simple toilet hygiene practices such as handwashing.
- Social Domain: Pupils should be able to discuss the importance of toilet hygiene with their peers.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Diagrams of proper toilet hygiene practices
- Video clips on toilet hygiene
- Soap and water for demonstration
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding toilet hygiene is crucial for maintaining personal health and preventing the spread of germs and diseases. This lesson aims to instill fundamental toilet hygiene habits from a young age, emphasizing their importance in daily life.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of personal hygiene practices like handwashing.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Toilet Hygiene
Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Step 1: Introduction to Simple Toilet Hygiene | 5 mins | Discussion | ASEI/PDSI | Explain the importance of toilet hygiene. | Listen and ask questions. | Understanding toilet hygiene’s importance. |
Step 2: Demonstrating Proper Handwashing | 10 mins | Demonstration | Interactive demonstration | Demonstrate how to wash hands properly. | Practice handwashing. | Learning proper handwashing techniques. |
Step 3: Identifying Basic Toilet Hygiene Practices | 10 mins | Interactive learning | Question and answer | Discuss proper use of toilets and keeping them clean. | Participate in discussion and answer questions. | Identifying toilet hygiene practices. |
Step 4: Role-Playing | 10 mins | Role-play | Peer learning | Guide pupils in role-playing scenarios on toilet hygiene. | Engage in role-play activities. | Applying toilet hygiene in real-life scenarios. |
Note Taking | 3 mins | Writing | Guided note-taking | Dictate notes for pupils to copy. | Copy the notes. | Ensuring retention of key points. |
Evaluation | 1 min | Oral questioning | Direct assessment | Ask questions about toilet hygiene. | Answer questions. | Assessing understanding of the lesson. |
Conclusion | 1 min | Summary | Recap | Summarize the key points of the lesson. | Listen and recap in their own words. | Reinforcing the lesson’s main ideas. |
Classroom Note:
Simple toilet Hygiene
Toilet hygiene involves practices like handwashing, flushing after use, and keeping the toilet clean.
Ways to practice proper toilet Hygiene
- Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet.
- Use the toilet brush to clean the bowl when necessary.
- Flush the toilet after each use.
- Keep the toilet seat and surrounding area clean.
- Use a toilet paper or bidet instead of water alone.
Evaluation Questions:
- Why is it important to wash your hands after using the toilet?
- Can you demonstrate how to wash your hands properly?
- What should you do if you notice the toilet is dirty before using it?
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources. Adapt the instructional materials based on what is available and consider using local examples to make the lesson more relatable to pupils.