Class: Primary 1

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 3

Age: 6 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Curriculum Theme: Physical & Health Education

Topic: Games

Content: Local Games e.g Cat & Rat

Specific Objectives:

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

List examples of local games
Demonstrate various local games

Instructional Materials:

Whiteboard, markers, pictures or illustrations of local games, props for demonstrating local games

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Content Development: Local Games e.g Cat & Rat

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Points/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Step 1: Introduction to Local Games	5 mins	Discussion	Introduce the topic of local games and their importance in Nigerian culture.	Listen attentively and take notes.
Step 2: Examples of Local Games	10 mins	Explanation	Show pictures or illustrations of various local games and explain each game briefly.	Observe the pictures and listen to the teacher.
Step 3: Demonstration of Local Games	10 mins	Practical	Choose a few local games and demonstrate how to play them. Allow volunteers to participate.	Participate in playing the games and ask questions.
Step 4: Discussion and Sharing	10 mins	Group Activity	Discuss the experiences and feelings of the pupils during the game demonstrations. Encourage sharing of personal experiences with local games.	Share their experiences and thoughts about local games.
Step 5: Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions related to the lesson to assess pupils’ understanding of local games.	Answer the questions asked by the teacher.
Step 6: Note Copying	5 mins	Individual Activity	Pupils copy the key points of the lesson into their notebooks.	Copy the note into their notebooks.

Note: Games – Local Games (Cat & Rat)

Local Games:

Local games refer to traditional games that are played within a specific community or culture.They are an important part of our cultural heritage and provide entertainment and social interaction.

Cat and Rat as a Local Game:

Cat and Rat is a traditional Nigerian local game that is played outdoors. It is a chase and tag game that involves a group of players. The game requires an open space, such as a field or playground, where players can freely move around.

Other Examples of Local Games:

Ludo
Suwe
Ayo, e.t.c.

Evaluation:

Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson:

What are local games?
Why are local games important?
Can you mention three examples of local games?
What did you enjoy most about the game demonstrations?

Teaching Aids:

Whiteboard
Markers
Pictures or illustrations of local games
Props for demonstrating local games

Note to Teachers:

Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style, curriculum, or available resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs

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Lesson Note on Games – Local Games e.g Cat & Rat (Basic 1)