- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 5
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science And Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
- Previous Lesson: Skills For Playing Volleyball And Basketball
- Topic: Skills For Playing Football, Hockey And Table Tennis
- Content: Skills For Playing Football, Hockey And Table Tennis
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain five skills for playing football, hockey, and table tennis.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of practicing these skills in team sports.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate two basic skills in football, hockey, and table tennis.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers during group demonstrations of the skills.
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: Wikipedia – Association football tactics and skills
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Football, hockey stick, hockey ball, table tennis paddle, and ball
- Chalkboard and markers
- Visual aids (charts illustrating the skills for each sport)
- Videos of basic demonstrations
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the skills for playing football, hockey, and table tennis enhances physical coordination, teamwork, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. These sports teach pupils discipline and collaboration.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have basic knowledge of volleyball and basketball skills, as taught in the previous lesson.
Instructional Procedures
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 mins | Set induction | Questioning | Asks pupils about sports they know and enjoy. | Respond to questions. | connect prior knowledge. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Lecture and discussion | Demonstration | Explains and demonstrates key skills for each sport. | Observe, listen, and ask questions. | Skills are identified and observed. |
| Step 3: Group Practice | 10 mins | Guided practice | Group work | Guides pupils to practice skills in groups. | Practice the demonstrated skills. | practice skills correctly. |
| Step 4: Individual Practice | 5 mins | Independent work | Role-play | Observes and corrects pupils during individual practice. | Perform skills individually. | Individual mastery is encouraged. |
| Step 5: Note-taking | 5 mins | Expository | Writing | Dictates and explains notes for pupils to copy. | Copy notes into exercise books. | consolidate knowledge. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral questioning | Review | Asks questions to assess understanding. | Answer questions orally. | Comprehension is checked. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summarization | Reinforcement | Summarizes the key points of the lesson. | Listen and take corrections. | Lesson is reinforced. |
Lesson Content
Skills for Playing Football, Hockey, and Table Tennis
Football is a popular team sport played with a spherical ball. Below are five key skills:
- Dribbling – Controlling the ball while running.
- Passing – Delivering the ball to teammates.
- Shooting – Kicking the ball towards the goal.
- Defending – Preventing opponents from scoring.
- Ball control – Using the feet or body to control the ball.
Hockey is played with a stick and ball. Below are five key skills:
- Dribbling – Moving the ball with the stick.
- Passing – Sending the ball to teammates.
- Shooting – Striking the ball towards the goal.
- Tackling – Taking the ball from an opponent.
- Goalkeeping – Blocking shots on goal.
Table tennis is played with paddles and a small ball. Below are five key skills:
- Serving – Delivering the ball to start play.
- Forehand stroke – Hitting the ball with the front of the paddle.
- Backhand stroke – Hitting the ball with the back of the paddle.
- Spin control – Adding spin to the ball.
- Footwork – Moving quickly to position yourself.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List five skills for playing football.
- Mention three skills for playing hockey.
- Explain the importance of spin control in table tennis.
- Demonstrate one skill each for football, hockey, and table tennis.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage active participation during demonstrations and practices. Use positive reinforcement to boost pupils’ confidence in their abilities. Happy teaching!
