Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 6

Age: 9 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education

Topic: Moving Our Body Parts

Content: Non-Locomotor Movements; pulling, pushing

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

Explain the concept of non-locomotor movements such as pulling and pushing.
Demonstrate non-locomotor movements such as pulling and pushing.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Course Book
Online Information
Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

Pictures or illustrations of people pulling and pushing
Chalkboard/whiteboard and markers
Objects for demonstration (e.g., a box for pushing, a rope for pulling)
Chart paper or posters with images of pulling and pushing activities

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding non-locomotor movements like pulling and pushing is important as these actions are part of our daily life. It helps us perform various activities, from opening doors to moving objects.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have a basic understanding of their body parts and their functions.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Moving Our Body Parts

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic to the pupils	Start with a question: “How do we open a door?” Discuss pupils’ responses. Explain that we’ll learn about pulling and pushing.	Share their ideas about opening doors.
Explaining Pulling and Pushing	10 mins	Discussion	Use pictures/illustrations to explain what pulling and pushing mean. Provide examples from daily life.	Listen and engage in discussions.
Demonstrating Pulling	5 mins	Demonstration	Demonstrate how to pull a rope or object. Explain key points (use of hands and strength).	Observe the teacher’s demonstration.
Demonstrating Pushing	5 mins	Demonstration	Demonstrate how to push an object (e.g., a box). Explain key points (use of hands or body).	Observe the teacher’s demonstration.
Pupils’ Practice	5 mins	Practical Activity	Allow pupils to practice pulling and pushing objects. Correct and guide their actions.	Practice pulling and pushing as instructed.
Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions about pulling and pushing to test their understanding.	Answer questions individually.
Conclusion	5 mins	Recap and Discussion	Summarize the lesson and highlight the importance of knowing these movements.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

Non-locomotive movements

Pushing:

Pushing is when you use your hands, arms, or even your body to move something away from you.
Imagine you have a box on the floor in front of you. If you use your hands to make the box move farther from you, that’s pushing.
You might push a swing to make it go higher or push a door to open it.

Pulling:

Pulling is the opposite of pushing. It’s when you use your hands, arms, or strength to bring something closer to you.
Think about a wagon with a rope. If you use the rope to bring the wagon closer to you, that’s pulling.

When you open a drawer or pull a sled in the snow, you are using pulling movements.

Evaluation:

What does “pulling” mean? Give an example.
What does “pushing” mean? Provide an example.
Why is it important to know how to pull and push things?

Note to Teachers:

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.

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Lesson Plan on Moving Our Body Parts – VI (Basic 4)