Lesson Note: Meaning of First Aid (Basic 1)

Term: 3^rd Term

Week: 5

Class: Primary 1

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education

TOPIC:-  First Aid

Content: Meaning of First Aid

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

1. Discuss the meaning of first aid
2. Describe the duties of a first aider
3. Demonstrate first aid on injured person

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, discussion.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: first aid box, pictures and charts on the qualities of a good first aider

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

NOTE

First Aid means the first and immediate treatment given to a sick or injured person before the arrival of a doctor

Duties of the first aider

1. Assess the situation quickly and calmly
2. Protect his/herself and the victim from any further danger or harm
3. Prevents infection between him/herself and them
4. He/she comforts and reassures
5. Assess the casualty and give first aid treatment
6. Arrange for help if needed

Qualities of a good first aider

1. Prompt and quick
2. Confident
3. Skillful and Tactful
4. Sweet tempered and sympathetic
5. Resourceful
6. Skillful and intelligent

EVALUATION:    1. What does the word ‘first aid’ mean?

• What are the five duties of first aider?
• State four qualities of a good first aider

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small groups discuss the qualities of a good first aider

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively