Lesson Note for Primary 2: Pre Vocational Studies

  • Class: Primary 2
  • Term: 3rd Term
  • Week: 2
  • Age: 7 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
  • Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
  • previous Lesson: Home Furnishing
  • Topic: Harmful Substances That Could Be Taken Into The Body
  • Content: Definition Of Harmful Substance and Examples of Harmful Substances

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

  • Cognitive Domain: Define and list three examples of harmful substances that could be taken into the body.
  • Affective Domain: Show understanding of why it is important to avoid harmful substances.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate ways to avoid harmful substances in daily life.
  • Social Domain: Discuss with peers why it is bad to consume harmful substances and how to help friends avoid them.

Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Posters of harmful substances
  • Real-life packaged samples of harmful and safe substances (labeled clearly)
  • Visual aids depicting effects of harmful substances

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding harmful substances and their effects is crucial for developing healthy living habits. This knowledge helps pupils make informed choices about what they consume and allows them to be aware of their environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of healthy and unhealthy items, as discussed in the previous lesson on Home Furnishing, focusing on safe environments.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Harmful Substances That Could Be Taken Into The Body

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5minDiscussionSet inductionIntroduce the topic, explain the lesson’s purposeListen and respond to initial questionsUnderstanding the importance of the topic
Step 2: Definition Of Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body 10minLectureExplanationDefine harmful substances, give examplesListen, ask questionsDefine and identify harmful substances
Step 3: List Examples10minInteractiveGuided discoveryList and show examples, ask pupils to identifyParticipate in identifying substancesRecognizing real-world harmful substances
Step 4: Discuss Avoidance Techniques10minGroup workCooperative learningFacilitate discussion on avoidance techniquesDiscuss in groups, present findingsLearning how to avoid harmful substances
Step 5: Conclusion5minSummationRecapitulationSummarize the key points, reinforce messageListen, recap what they learnedReinforcing knowledge and awareness

Classroom Note:

Definition Of Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body

Harmful Substance That could be taken Into the body are those things that, if we eat, drink, or touch, can make us very sick. Some examples of harmful substances include:

  • Pesticides (used to kill bugs on plants)
  • Cleaning chemicals (like bleach and disinfectants)
  • Expired or spoiled foods
  • Medicines not prescribed to you
  • Alcohol
  • Smoke and fumes from cars or factories

It is very important to avoid these substances to stay healthy.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Name three harmful substances mentioned today.
  2. Explain why it is bad to consume or touch these substances.
  3. Demonstrate or describe one way to avoid harmful substances at home or school.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!