Class: Primary 6

Term: 1st Term

Week: 1

Age: 11 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies

Curriculum Theme: Home Economics

Previous Lesson: N/A

Topic: Reasons For Cleaning The House And School Environment
Content: Reasons For Cleaning The House And School Environment

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: List five reasons for cleaning the home and school environment.
Affective Domain: Develop a positive attitude towards maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate basic cleaning activities like sweeping and dusting.
Social Domain: Work cooperatively with classmates to ensure a clean and healthy classroom environment.

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 MedicineNet – Home and Family: Tips for a Healthy Home Environment
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A broom, dustpan, mop, and cleaning cloth
Chart showing clean vs. dirty environments
Short video or pictures of children cleaning their home and classroom

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the importance of cleaning helps pupils develop responsibility for their environment. A clean home and classroom promote good health, prevent the spread of diseases, and enhance the learning experience.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with basic cleaning tools like brooms, dustpans, and cloths and have helped clean at home or in school.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Reasons For Cleaning The House And School Environment

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	Discussion	Set Induction: Asking questions	Teacher asks pupils why they clean their home and classroom.	Pupils respond by mentioning reasons like removing dirt and staying healthy.	Pupils recall their experiences with cleaning.
Step 2: Explanation of Topic	10 mins	Explanation	Use of charts and visual aids	Teacher explains the importance of cleaning using visuals.	Pupils observe the charts and listen attentively.	Pupils understand the importance of a clean environment.
Step 3: Reasons for Cleaning	10 mins	Lecture/Discussion	Class participation through examples	Teacher discusses 5 main reasons for cleaning the home and school.	Pupils share examples from their homes or classrooms.	Pupils are able to list and explain the reasons for cleaning.
Step 4: Classroom Cleaning Demonstration	8 mins	Demonstration	Practical demonstration of cleaning methods	Teacher demonstrates how to sweep and dust, and divides the class into groups.	Pupils participate in cleaning a portion of the classroom under supervision.	Pupils develop cleaning skills and understand its importance.
Step 5: Note-taking	3 mins	Note Copying	Encouraging active learning	Teacher dictates important points for pupils to copy in their notebooks.	Pupils copy the key points into their notebooks.	Pupils consolidate their learning through note-taking.
Step 6: Evaluation and Questions	3 mins	Questioning	Active recall and reflection	Teacher asks pupils questions to evaluate their understanding.	Pupils answer the questions and clarify any doubts.	Teacher assesses pupils’ comprehension and addresses misconceptions.
Step 7: Conclusion	1 min	Summary	Reinforcing the key points	Teacher summarizes the key reasons for cleaning and its importance.	Pupils listen to the summary and ask any remaining questions.	Pupils leave the lesson with a clear understanding of the topic.

Lesson Content

Reasons For Cleaning The House And School Environment

Cleaning is a very important activity that helps maintain hygiene and a pleasant environment both at home and in school. When we clean, we remove dirt, dust, and germs, which helps to keep us healthy and prevents the spread of diseases. Some of the reasons why we should always clean our homes and classrooms are:

Prevention of Diseases: A clean environment reduces the chances of spreading germs and diseases like malaria and flu.
Healthy Living: Clean surroundings promote a healthy lifestyle, which helps us stay strong and energetic.
Comfort: A tidy place makes us feel more comfortable and relaxed, whether we are at home or in school.
Organization: Cleaning helps us keep things in order so we can find them easily when needed.
Improved Learning Environment: A clean classroom makes it easier for everyone to focus on their studies and perform better.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List five reasons why we need to clean our environment.

How does cleaning help prevent diseases?
Why is it important to have a clean classroom?
Demonstrate the correct way to sweep a floor.
Explain how cleaning helps us to be organized.

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Reasons For Cleaning The House And School Environment (Primary 6)