- Class: Primary 4
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
- Topic: Human Body (The Mouth)
- Content: The tongue, lip and their roles in feeding
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive Domain: Describe the functions of the tongue and lips in feeding.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of mouth parts in healthy eating.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate proper oral care practices.
- Social Domain: Participate in discussions on the importance of mouth parts in communication and social interactions.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Diagrams of the mouth showing the tongue and lips
- Video clips demonstrating the role of the tongue and lips in feeding
- Models of the human mouth
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the roles of the tongue and lips is crucial not just for the process of feeding, but also for oral health, speech development, and social interactions.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have basic knowledge of the parts of the human body.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development – Roles Of The Tongue And Lip In Feeding
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 min | Interactive Lecture | Questioning | Introduce the topic and ask students about their prior knowledge of the mouth parts. | Students share their previous knowledge. | Engaging students’ prior knowledge. |
| Explaining the Roles of Tongue and Lips in Feeding | 10 min | Demonstration | Visualization | Use diagrams and video clips to explain the functions of the tongue and lips. | Students observe and listen attentively. | Understanding the physical and functional aspects of the tongue and lips. |
| Group Discussion | 10 min | Group Discussion | Collaborative Learning | Divide students into groups to discuss the importance of the tongue and lips in feeding. | Students discuss in groups and share ideas. | Enhancing social and communication skills. |
| Oral Care Practices | 5 min | Demonstration | Role-Playing | Demonstrate proper oral care practices. | Students practice and role-play oral care. | Emphasizing the importance of oral hygiene. |
| Note Taking | 5 min | Writing | Summarization | Guide students to write notes on the topic. | Students write notes in their books. | Summarizing and reinforcing learned content. |
| Evaluation | 3 min | Question & Answer | Assessment | Ask questions related to the topic. | Students answer questions. | Assessing understanding of the topic. |
| Conclusion | 2 min | Summary | Reinforcement | Summarize the key points of the lesson. | Students listen and ask final questions. | Reinforcing the lesson’s main points. |
Classroom Note:
The Roles of the Tongue and Lip in Feeding
Roles of the Tongue in Feeding:
- Tasting Food: The tongue contains taste buds that help in detecting sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.
- Manipulating Food: It helps in moving food around the mouth for effective chewing.
- Forming Bolus: The tongue shapes chewed food into a bolus (a small rounded mass of chewed food) before swallowing.
- Swallowing: It plays a crucial role in the process of swallowing by pushing the bolus towards the back of the mouth and into the esophagus.
Roles of the Lips in Feeding:
- Holding Food: Lips help to keep food inside the mouth while eating.
- Sensing Temperature: Lips are sensitive to temperature, which helps in gauging the temperature of food before it enters the mouth.
- Aiding Sucking: In the case of liquids, the lips enable sucking by creating a seal around a straw or the opening of a cup.
- Speech: While not directly involved in the process of feeding, the lips play a vital role in articulating sounds during speech, which is often associated with eating situations and social interactions around food.
Evaluation:
- What are the roles of the tongue in feeding?
- How do the lips assist in the feeding process?
- Why is oral care important?
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.
