Care and Functions of the Hands and Feet Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Plan for Home Economics Primary 3
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Topic: Healthy Living
Sub-topic: Care and Functions of the Hands and Feet
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe the functions of hands and feet.
- Explain how to care for hands and feet.
- State reasons for washing hands and feet.
- Understand what foot rot is and how to prevent it.
Keywords
- Hands
- Feet
- Care
- Hygiene
- Foot Rot
Set Induction
The teacher will begin by showing pictures of clean and dirty hands and feet, asking pupils which they think are healthier and why.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with washing hands and feet as part of daily hygiene routines.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of hands and feet
- Soap, water, towel, nail cutter
- Pictures of foot rot
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will link the lesson to previous discussions on body parts and hygiene, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness.
Embedded Core Skills
- Observation
- Identification
- Hygiene practices
Learning Materials
- Pictures
- Soap, water, towel, nail cutter
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
- Basic 3 Home Economics textbooks
Instructional Materials
- Pictures of hands and feet
- Cleaning materials
Content
- Functions of the Hands:
- Writing
- Eating
- Holding objects
- Waving and greeting
- Functions of the Feet:
- Walking
- Running
- Jumping
- Balancing
- Care for Hands and Feet:
- Wash hands and feet with soap and water daily.
- Trim nails regularly to keep them clean and short.
- Dry hands and feet thoroughly after washing.
- Moisturize to prevent dryness.
- Wear clean socks and shoes.
- Reasons for Washing Hands and Feet:
- Remove dirt and germs.
- Prevent infections.
- Avoid spreading diseases.
- Keep them smelling fresh.
- Foot Rot:
- A fungal infection that affects the feet.
- Caused by walking barefoot in dirty places or wearing damp shoes.
- Symptoms include redness, itching, and peeling skin.
- Prevented by keeping feet clean and dry, wearing clean socks and shoes, and avoiding walking barefoot in dirty areas.
Evaluation
- We use our ______ to write (a) hands (b) feet (c) ears (d) nose.
- Our ______ help us to walk (a) hands (b) feet (c) eyes (d) mouth.
- To keep hands clean, we should wash them with ______ (a) soap (b) paint (c) oil (d) sand.
- We trim our nails to keep them ______ (a) long (b) short (c) dirty (d) strong.
- After washing, we should ______ our hands and feet (a) wet (b) ignore (c) dry (d) cut.
- Wearing clean socks and shoes helps prevent ______ (a) illness (b) foot rot (c) hunger (d) sleep.
- Foot rot is a ______ infection (a) bacterial (b) fungal (c) viral (d) insect.
- Symptoms of foot rot include ______ (a) redness (b) sleep (c) hunger (d) cold.
- Foot rot can be prevented by keeping feet ______ (a) dirty (b) wet (c) dry (d) oily.
- Hands are used for ______ (a) jumping (b) holding objects (c) running (d) sleeping.
- Feet help us to ______ (a) eat (b) wave (c) balance (d) write.
- To avoid infections, we should ______ our hands regularly (a) wash (b) paint (c) scratch (d) ignore.
- Moisturizing helps to prevent ______ of the skin (a) dryness (b) wetness (c) thickness (d) growth.
- Wearing ______ socks helps keep feet healthy (a) clean (b) dirty (c) torn (d) old.
- Washing hands and feet removes ______ (a) dirt (b) color (c) oil (d) size.
Class Activity Discussion
- What do we use our hands for?
Writing, eating, holding objects, waving. - How do feet help us?
Walking, running, jumping, balancing. - Why should we wash our hands and feet?
To remove dirt and germs, prevent infections, avoid spreading diseases, and keep them smelling fresh. - What is foot rot?
A fungal infection that affects the feet. - What causes foot rot?
Walking barefoot in dirty places or wearing damp shoes. - What are the symptoms of foot rot?
Redness, itching, and peeling skin. - How can we prevent foot rot?
By keeping feet clean and dry, wearing clean socks and shoes, and avoiding walking barefoot in dirty areas. - Why should we trim our nails?
To keep them clean and short. - What should we use to wash our hands and feet?
Soap and water. - Why should we dry our hands and feet after washing?
To prevent infections and keep them dry. - Why is moisturizing important?
It helps to prevent dryness of the skin. - Why should we wear clean socks?
To keep feet healthy and prevent infections. - What does washing hands and feet remove?
Dirt and germs. - How does keeping feet dry help?
It prevents foot rot. - Why is it important to have clean hands and feet?
To maintain good hygiene and health.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about materials used for body care.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Care and Functions of the Hands and Feet,” by showing pictures and explaining their functions.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to demonstrate how to wash hands and feet, guiding and correcting them as necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show pictures and explain functions of hands and feet.
- Demonstrate proper washing techniques.
- Discuss reasons for washing hands and feet.
- Explain what foot rot is and how to prevent it.
Learners’ Activities
- Identify and describe functions of hands and feet.
- Participate in demonstrations of washing hands and feet.
- Answer questions about hygiene and foot rot.
Assessment
- What do we use our hands for?
- How do feet help us?
- Why should we wash our hands and feet?
- What is foot rot?
- What causes foot rot?
- What are the symptoms of foot rot?
- How can we prevent foot rot?
- Why should we trim our nails?
- What should we use to wash our hands and feet?
- Why should we dry our hands and feet after washing?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ worksheets and provide feedback, ensuring understanding and identifying areas for improvement.