- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science and Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
- Previous Lesson: Meaning of noise, air, water, and chemical pollution
- Topic: Meaning of Mental Health & Importance of Rest
- Content: Symptoms of mental sickness, Ways of taking care of mentally sick persons
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of mental health.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of rest for mental health.
- Psychomotor Domain: Identify symptoms of mental sickness through role-play.
- Social Domain: Demonstrate ways of taking care of mentally sick persons.
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 Merriam-Webster – Mental health Definition & Meaning
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Chart showing symptoms of mental sickness
- Pictures illustrating ways of taking care of mentally sick persons
- Flashcards with keywords and phrases
- Whiteboard and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding mental health is crucial for overall well-being. Knowing the importance of rest and recognizing symptoms of mental sickness help in maintaining a healthy mind and supporting others in need.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are familiar with different types of pollution and their effects on health.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Meaning of Mental Health & Importance of Rest
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 | Interactive | Discussion | Explain the importance of mental health and rest | Listen and ask questions | Understanding the topic |
| Step 2: Meaning of Mental Health | 7 min | Explanatory | Visual Aids | Show chart and explain mental health | Observe and listen | Grasping mental health concept |
| Step 3: Importance of Rest | 5 min | Demonstrative | Examples | Discuss how rest improves mental health | Participate in discussion | Importance of rest |
| Step 4: Symptoms of Mental Sickness | 8 min | Explanatory | Visual Aids | Show pictures and list symptoms | Observe and list symptoms | Identifying symptoms |
| Step 5: Taking Care of Mentally Sick Persons | 7 min | Role-play | Group Activity | Guide role-play on care methods | Participate in role-play | Practical understanding |
| Note Taking | 3 min | Writing | Guided Notes | Assist pupils in copying notes | Copy notes carefully | Reinforcing learning |
| Evaluation and Conclusion | 5 min | Q&A | Review | Ask questions to assess understanding | Answer questions | Assessing knowledge |
Lesson Content:
Meaning of Mental Health
Mental health is about our feelings, thoughts, and behavior. It’s important to keep our mind healthy just like our body.
Importance of Rest
Rest helps our mind relax and recover from daily activities. Good rest improves our mood and makes us feel happy.
Symptoms of Mental Sickness
- Feeling very sad or worried for a long time
- Getting angry easily
- Difficulty in thinking or concentrating
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Avoiding friends and family
Ways of Taking Care of Mentally Sick Persons
- Show them love and support
- Encourage them to rest and sleep well
- Help them with their daily activities
- Talk to them and listen to their problems
- Encourage them to seek professional help if needed
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Explain what mental health means.
- List three reasons why rest is important for mental health.
- Identify two symptoms of mental sickness.
- Describe one way to take care of a mentally sick person.
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!
