Types of Footwear and Importance of Footwear Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan for Home Economics Primary 3

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: Types of Footwear and Importance of Footwear
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify different types of footwear.
2. State the importance of wearing footwear.
3. Describe situations where different types of footwear are appropriate.
4. Explain how to take care of their footwear.

Keywords

• Footwear
• Shoes
• Protection
• Comfort

Set Induction

The teacher will display different types of footwear (pictures or actual shoes) and ask pupils to identify and describe them.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with wearing different types of shoes and can recognize some common types of footwear.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of various types of footwear
• Actual footwear items
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will connect the lesson to previous discussions on types of clothes and reasons for wearing clothes, emphasizing the role of footwear in overall appearance and comfort.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Classification
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Pictures of footwear
• Actual footwear items

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
• Basic 3 Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of footwear
• Actual footwear items

Content

1. Types of Footwear:
   • Casual Shoes: Sneakers, sandals, slippers.
   • Formal Shoes: Dress shoes, heels, loafers.
   • Sports Shoes: Running shoes, cleats.
   • School Shoes: Black or brown school shoes.
   • Safety Shoes: Boots, steel-toed shoes.
   • Traditional Footwear: Cultural or ethnic shoes.
2. Importance of Wearing Footwear:
   • Protection: Footwear protects our feet from injuries, dirt, and extreme weather conditions.
   • Comfort: Shoes provide comfort and support, especially during long walks or physical activities.
   • Hygiene: Footwear helps maintain foot hygiene by preventing direct contact with the ground.
   • Safety: Specialized footwear like safety boots protect feet during certain activities (e.g., construction).
   • Fashion: Shoes complement our outfits and enhance our appearance.
   • Identification: Certain shoes are associated with specific groups (e.g., school shoes, sports shoes).

Evaluation

1. Sneakers are a type of ______ shoes (a) casual (b) formal (c) safety (d) traditional.
2. We wear ______ shoes to school (a) black (b) blue (c) red (d) green.
3. Running shoes are used for ______ (a) sports (b) sleeping (c) cooking (d) reading.
4. ______ shoes are worn with formal clothes (a) Dress (b) Sandals (c) Slippers (d) Sneakers.
5. Sandals are a type of ______ footwear (a) casual (b) formal (c) safety (d) traditional.
6. Safety shoes protect our feet during ______ (a) construction (b) sleep (c) reading (d) play.
7. Footwear provides ______ for our feet (a) protection (b) hunger (c) thirst (d) sleep).
8. We wear ______ to keep our feet clean (a) shoes (b) gloves (c) hats (d) glasses).
9. Dress shoes are worn for ______ occasions (a) formal (b) casual (c) sport (d) traditional).
10. Sneakers are comfortable for ______ walks (a) long (b) short (c) slow (d) still).
11. Slippers are usually worn at ______ (a) home (b) school (c) work (d) playground).
12. Traditional footwear reflects our ______ (a) culture (b) games (c) sports (d) food).
13. Steel-toed shoes are a type of ______ footwear (a) safety (b) casual (c) formal (d) night).
14. School shoes are usually ______ in color (a) black (b) yellow (c) pink (d) white).
15. Wearing shoes can help prevent foot ______ (a) injuries (b) sleep (c) hunger (d) games).

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are casual shoes?
   Sneakers, sandals, and slippers.
2. What are formal shoes?
   Dress shoes, heels, and loafers.
3. What are sports shoes?
   Running shoes and cleats.
4. What shoes do we wear to school?
   Black or brown school shoes.
5. What are safety shoes?
   Boots and steel-toed shoes.
6. What is traditional footwear?
   Cultural or ethnic shoes.
7. Why do we wear shoes?
   For protection, comfort, hygiene, safety, fashion, and identification.
8. How do shoes protect our feet?
   They protect our feet from injuries, dirt, and extreme weather conditions.
9. Why are shoes important for comfort?
   They provide support and cushioning for our feet, especially during long walks or physical activities.
10. How do shoes help with hygiene?
    They prevent direct contact between our feet and the ground, keeping our feet clean.
11. What is the purpose of safety shoes?
    To protect our feet during certain activities like construction.
12. How do shoes contribute to fashion?
    They complement our outfits and enhance our appearance.
13. What shoes are associated with sports?
    Running shoes and cleats.
14. What shoes do we wear at home?
    Slippers.
15. What is the significance of traditional footwear?
    It reflects our culture and ethnic identity.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about types of clothes and reasons for wearing clothes.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Types of Footwear and Importance of Footwear,” by showing pictures and explaining different types of footwear.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to classify footwear based on their types and uses, guiding and correcting them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and explain different types of footwear.
• Discuss the importance of wearing footwear.
• Demonstrate how to classify footwear based on their types and uses.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify and describe different types of footwear.
• Participate in discussions on the importance of wearing footwear.
• Classify footwear based on their types and uses.

Assessment

1. What are casual shoes?
2. What are formal shoes?
3. What are sports shoes?
4. What shoes do we wear to school?
5. What are safety shoes?
6. What is traditional footwear?
7. Why do we wear shoes?
8. How do shoes protect our feet?
9. Why are shoes important for comfort?
10. How do shoes help with hygiene?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ worksheets and provide feedback, ensuring understanding and identifying areas for improvement.

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