Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Basic Science & Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
Previous Lesson: Basic Skills In Swimming
Topic: Demonstrating the basic skills in swimming

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Identify different swimming strokes such as backstroke and butterfly stroke.
Affective domain: Show enthusiasm and confidence while practicing swimming strokes.
Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate basic swimming strokes under supervision.
Social Domain: Cooperate with peers during the swimming practice and assist each other in learning strokes.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from Swimming 101: The four strokes | NBC Olympics
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Swimming pool or safe water body
Life jackets for safety
Video demonstrations of swimming strokes
Visual aids depicting different strokes

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding and demonstrating the basic skills in swimming is crucial not only for safety around water bodies but also for physical fitness and fun. Swimming enhances coordination, balance, and overall physical health, making it a valuable skill for young children.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have prior knowledge of water safety rules and basic floating techniques as covered in the previous lessons.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Demonstrating the basic skills in swimming.

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 min	Direct Teaching	Set Induction	Introduce the lesson, recap previous knowledge	Listen and respond to questions	Engage pupils and set the stage for learning
Step 2: Explaining Strokes	10 min	Demonstration	Guided Discovery	Explain and demonstrate backstroke and butterfly stroke	Observe and ask questions	Understanding different swimming strokes
Step 3: Practical Session	15 min	Practicing	Coaching	Guide pupils in practicing strokes in water	Practice strokes with partners	Applying learned strokes in practical setup
Step 4: Peer Review	5 min	Interactive	Peer Learning	Facilitate peer feedback	Give and receive feedback on strokes	Enhance social and communication skills
Step 5: Conclusion and Recap	5 min	Summarization	Review	Summarize the key points, reinforce safety	Participate in Q&A	Consolidation of the day’s learning

Classroom Note