Reasons for Daily Care of the Body Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan for Home Economics Primary 3

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Reasons for Daily Care of the Body
Sub-topic: Materials Used for the Care of the Body
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. State reasons why we need to take care of our body daily.
2. Identify materials used for body care.
3. Demonstrate how to use these materials.
4. Explain the benefits of using these materials regularly.

Keywords

• Care
• Hygiene
• Body
• Clean

Set Induction

The teacher will show a short video or pictures of children using different materials to take care of their bodies. This will grab the pupils’ attention and set the tone for the lesson.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils know some basic hygiene practices and are familiar with common body care materials.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures or videos of body care routines
• Actual body care materials (soap, towel, toothbrush, etc.)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will discuss how keeping body parts clean, as learned in the previous lesson, requires specific materials. This will help pupils connect previous knowledge to the current lesson.

Embedded Core Skills

• Identification
• Demonstration
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Pictures or videos
• Body care materials

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Soap
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Towel
• Comb
• Nail cutter

Content

1. Reasons for Daily Care:
   • Prevent Illness: Keeping the body clean helps prevent sickness.
   • Feel Fresh: Regular care makes us feel fresh and comfortable.
   • Good Appearance: Cleanliness improves how we look.
   • Confidence: Being clean boosts our self-confidence.
   • Social Acceptance: Clean people are more pleasant to be around.
2. Materials Used for Body Care:
   • Soap: For washing the body to remove dirt.
   • Toothbrush and Toothpaste: For cleaning teeth to prevent cavities.
   • Towel: For drying the body after washing.
   • Comb: For keeping hair neat and tidy.
   • Nail Cutter: For trimming nails to keep them short and clean.

Evaluation

1. We use ______ to wash our body (a) soap (b) book (c) shoe (d) toy.
2. A ______ is used to clean our teeth (a) brush (b) towel (c) comb (d) toothbrush.
3. After washing, we dry our body with a ______ (a) blanket (b) towel (c) paper (d) cloth.
4. We comb our hair with a ______ (a) fork (b) brush (c) comb (d) stick.
5. To keep our nails short, we use a ______ (a) scissors (b) cutter (c) knife (d) nail cutter.
6. Washing our body helps prevent ______ (a) illness (b) sleep (c) hunger (d) games.
7. Cleanliness makes us feel ______ (a) dirty (b) fresh (c) tired (d) sad.
8. A clean body improves our ______ (a) appearance (b) noise (c) height (d) weight.
9. Being clean boosts our ______ (a) fear (b) anger (c) confidence (d) laziness.
10. Soap helps remove ______ from our body (a) dirt (b) clothes (c) toys (d) books.
11. Toothpaste is used to clean our ______ (a) shoes (b) teeth (c) hair (d) clothes.
12. A towel is used to ______ the body (a) wet (b) dirty (c) dry (d) cover.
13. We use a comb to keep our ______ neat (a) feet (b) hands (c) hair (d) clothes.
14. Nails should be trimmed to keep them ______ (a) short (b) long (c) dirty (d) sharp.
15. Clean people are more ______ to be around (a) fun (b) pleasant (c) boring (d) annoying.

Class Activity Discussion

1. Why should we wash our body daily?
   To remove dirt and prevent illness.
2. What material do we use to wash our body?
   Soap.
3. How do we keep our teeth clean?
   By using a toothbrush and toothpaste.
4. What do we use to dry our body after washing?
   A towel.
5. Why do we comb our hair?
   To keep it neat and tidy.
6. What is used to trim our nails?
   A nail cutter.
7. How does cleanliness make us feel?
   It makes us feel fresh and comfortable.
8. Why is it important to have a good appearance?
   It improves how we look and boosts confidence.
9. How does being clean affect our confidence?
   It boosts our self-confidence.
10. What does soap help remove from our body?
    Dirt.
11. Why is toothpaste important for our teeth?
    It helps clean our teeth and prevent cavities.
12. What is the purpose of a towel?
    To dry our body after washing.
13. Why should we trim our nails?
    To keep them short and clean.
14. How does being clean affect our social life?
    Clean people are more pleasant to be around.
15. What happens if we don’t care for our body daily?
    We may get sick, feel uncomfortable, and look untidy.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about parts of the body and their care.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Materials Used for the Care of the Body,” by showing and explaining different body care materials.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to demonstrate how to use the materials, guiding and correcting them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show and explain the use of body care materials.
• Demonstrate proper hygiene practices.
• Use pictures and videos to illustrate the importance of daily care.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify different body care materials.
• Participate in demonstrations of using the materials.
• Answer questions about the importance of hygiene.

Assessment

1. What material do we use to wash our body?
2. How do we clean our teeth?
3. What do we use to dry our body after washing?
4. Why should we comb our hair?
5. What is used to trim our nails?
6. How does washing our body prevent illness?
7. Why is cleanliness important for our appearance?
8. What does soap help remove from our body?
9. Why is toothpaste important?
10. How does being clean boost our confidence?

Conclusion

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

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