Rules for healthy living Parts of the Body Home Economics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan for Home Economics Primary 3

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Topic: Healthy Living
Sub-topic: Parts of the Body
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify and name different parts of the body.
2. Explain the functions of major body parts.
3. Demonstrate how to take care of different body parts.
4. Understand the importance of keeping the body clean and healthy.

Keywords

• Body
• Health
• Hygiene
• Clean

Set Induction

The teacher will start by showing a large picture of a human body and asking pupils to point out and name any body parts they recognize.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils know some body parts from previous lessons and everyday experience.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Chart of the human body
• Flashcards with body parts
• Pictures showing how to clean different body parts
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will connect the lesson to the previous topic on personal hygiene, discussing how keeping body parts clean is part of healthy living.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Identification
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Chart of the human body
• Flashcards
• Pictures

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Human body chart
• Flashcards with body parts
• Cleaning pictures

Content

1. Head: Contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Used for thinking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and eating.
2. Arms and Hands: Used for lifting, carrying, and holding objects. We also use our hands for writing and eating.
3. Legs and Feet: Used for walking, running, and standing.
4. Torso: Contains the chest and abdomen. Important for breathing and digestion.
5. Care: Wash body parts daily, brush teeth, comb hair, trim nails, and wear clean clothes.

Evaluation

1. The ______ helps us to think (a) foot (b) hand (c) brain (d) ear.
2. We use our ______ to see (a) eyes (b) nose (c) mouth (d) ears.
3. Our ______ help us to hear (a) nose (b) ears (c) eyes (d) mouth.
4. We use our ______ to smell (a) ears (b) eyes (c) nose (d) mouth.
5. Our ______ helps us to eat (a) nose (b) mouth (c) ear (d) eye.
6. We use our ______ to lift objects (a) head (b) legs (c) hands (d) feet.
7. The ______ helps us to walk (a) hands (b) legs (c) head (d) ears.
8. We should brush our ______ twice a day (a) hair (b) nails (c) clothes (d) teeth.
9. To keep our hair clean, we must ______ (a) cut it (b) wash it (c) ignore it (d) cover it.
10. The ______ contains the chest and abdomen (a) foot (b) torso (c) hand (d) head.
11. Our ______ help us to run (a) hands (b) legs (c) eyes (d) ears.
12. We should trim our ______ regularly (a) nails (b) clothes (c) ears (d) nose.
13. Wearing ______ clothes is important for health (a) dirty (b) clean (c) torn (d) old.
14. We use our ______ for writing (a) feet (b) hands (c) head (d) nose.
15. The ______ is used for breathing (a) nose (b) mouth (c) brain (d) legs.

Class Activity Discussion

1. What part of the body helps us to think?
   The brain.
2. How do we see?
   With our eyes.
3. What helps us to hear?
   Our ears.
4. Which body part is used for smelling?
   The nose.
5. How do we eat?
   Using our mouth.
6. What do we use to lift objects?
   Our hands.
7. What helps us to walk?
   Our legs.
8. How often should we brush our teeth?
   Twice a day.
9. How do we keep our hair clean?
   By washing it.
10. What contains the chest and abdomen?
    The torso.
11. What helps us to run?
    Our legs.
12. What should we trim regularly?
    Our nails.
13. What type of clothes should we wear?
    Clean clothes.
14. What do we use for writing?
    Our hands.
15. What is used for breathing?
    The nose.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about personal hygiene.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Parts of the Body,” by showing a chart and naming the parts.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to point out and name the body parts on the chart, guiding and correcting them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show the chart of the human body.
• Use flashcards to teach body parts.
• Explain how to take care of each body part.
• Show pictures of cleaning practices.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify body parts on the chart.
• Participate in naming body parts.
• Answer questions about body functions.
• Practice cleaning habits.

Assessment

1. What part of the body helps us think?
2. Name the body part we use to see.
3. How do we hear sounds?
4. What is the function of the nose?
5. Which part do we use to eat?
6. How do we lift objects?
7. What helps us to walk and run?
8. How often should we brush our teeth?
9. Why should we wash our hair?
10. What part contains the chest and abdomen?

Conclusion

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