Lesson Note on Healthy Home Environment

Class: Primary 6

Term: 1st Term

Week: 1

Age: 12 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Pre-vocational studies

Curriculum Theme: Home Economics

Topic: Healthy Home Environment

Content:

• Reasons for cleaning the home and classroom environment:
  • To remove dust and dirt
  • To prevent germs and pests
  • To make the environment look attractive, etc.

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

• State 5 reasons why we need to clean the home environment.

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:

• Images or visuals representing a clean home environment
• List of reasons for cleaning the environment
• Chart or board for displaying the reasons
• Worksheets for pupils

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the importance of a clean home environment is crucial for maintaining good health and well-being.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of cleanliness and its importance.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Healthy Home Environment

Note to Pupils:

Reasons for cleaning the home and classroom environment

The reasons for cleaning the home and classroom environment are:

1. To remove dust and dirt
2. To prevent germs and pests
3. To make the environment look attractive
4. To avoid illnesses
5. To improve air quality
6. To prevent allergies
7. To increase safety
8. To create a pleasant atmosphere
9. To promote good health
10. To enhance comfort.

Evaluation:

1. Why should we clean our home environment?
2. Can you name any two reasons for cleaning the environment?

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