Lesson Details:
- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Period:
- Subject: Pre-vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
- Topic: Exercise
- Content: Importance of exercise to the body
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- List 3 importance of exercise to the body
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Course Book
- All Relevant Material
- Online Information
- Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures depicting exercise activities
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart with benefits of exercise
- Example of exercise routines
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the importance of exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This knowledge is relevant to pupils as it encourages them to adopt good exercise habits from a young age.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of their bodies and the concept of physical activities.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Importance of Exercise to the Body
Content (Step 1, 2, 3, etc.) | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | – Greet pupils warmly. -Explain the importance of the lesson. | – Respond to greetings. -Listen attentively. |
What is Exercise? | 10 mins | Explanation | – Define exercise as physical activities that make our bodies move. – Show pictures of exercise activities. | – Listen and repeat the definition. – Identify exercise activities. |
Importance of Exercise | 10 mins | Discussion | – Discuss the benefits of exercise | – Participate in the discussion. |
Exercise Demonstration | 5 mins | Demonstration | – Demonstrate a simple exercise routine. | – Watch and try to mimic the routine. |
Evaluation | 5 mins | Question and Answer | – Ask questions related to the lesson (e.g., “What is exercise?”). | – Answer questions individually. |
Note to Pupils | 5 mins | Writing | – Provide key points to write in their notebooks. | – Write down the important points. |
Note to Pupils:
Exercise is when we do physical activities like running, jumping, or dancing.
Importance of Exercise
- Keeps Us Strong: Exercise helps to make our muscles strong.
- Makes Our Hearts Healthy: Exercise is like a workout for our hearts. It makes our hearts strong and helps them pump blood around our bodies properly. This keeps us healthy.
- Gives Us Energy: When we exercise, it gives us lots of energy. We can run, jump, and play without feeling tired too quickly.
- Keeps Us Fit: Exercise helps us stay fit and not get too big or heavy. It’s like a way to keep our bodies in good shape.
- Helps Us Learn: Exercise also helps our brains. When we exercise, our brains get more oxygen, which helps us think better and learn new things.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is exercise?
- Why is exercise important for our bodies?
- Name one benefit of exercise.
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources. Ensure that the exercise demonstration is safe and appropriate for the students’ age and physical abilities.