Physical Fitness and Population Social Studies Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Social Studies Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Week: 5
Topic: Staying Healthy and Household Living
Sub-topic: Personal Fitness and Household Population
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: Students will understand how to stay physically fit and recognize the effects of household population on personal hygiene.
Key Vocabulary Words: Fitness, Hygiene, Population, Overcrowding, Development
Learning Resources and Materials: Whiteboard, markers, textbook, illustrations, worksheets
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Primary 5 Social Studies textbook
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: Reviewing previous lessons on health and community living, discussing the importance of personal hygiene and the concept of population.
Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving.
Methods Of Teaching
- Discussion
- Explanation
- Dramatization
- Dialogue
- Story telling
- Questions and Answers
- Role Modelling
Instructional Materials
- Wall Charts
- Pictures
- Online materials
- Textbooks
- Scheme of work
- Workbooks
Content
How to Keep Physically Fit:
- Take enough sleep and rest to help our bodies recharge and stay healthy. 😴
- Eat good nourishing food like fruits, vegetables, and grains to fuel our bodies. 🥦🍎
- Avoid sugary food that can harm our teeth and make us feel tired. 🍬❌
- Drink enough water to stay hydrated and help our bodies function properly. 💧
- Exercise regularly by playing sports or doing activities that get our bodies moving. 🏃♂️⚽
- Avoid junk fast food that can make us feel sluggish and unhealthy. 🍔❌
- Do not abuse drugs as they can harm our bodies and minds. 💊❌
- Maintain a high level of personal cleanliness by bathing regularly and washing hands. 🛁👐
- Do not drink alcohol in excess as it can damage our bodies and affect our judgment. 🍺❌
- Arrange things in their proper places at home to prevent accidents and keep our environment safe. 🏡🛠️
Characteristics of Household Population and Its Effects on Personal Hygiene:
- Overcrowding in a room with too many people living together. 🏠👥
- Hindered physical growth and development when many people share a single room. 📏🚫
- Easy transmission of communicable diseases from person to person. 🦠👥
- Hindered educational advancement due to lack of money for further education. 📚💰
- High cost of living and low standard of living in densely populated areas. 💲📉
- High crime rate in communities with many residents. 🔒🚨
- Unclean toilet facilities due to sharing one single toilet among many household members
Evaluation
- To keep physically fit, it’s important to _______ and rest adequately. a) Exercise b) Sleep c) Eat d) Play
- Eating _______ food helps to keep our bodies nourished. a) Junk b) Healthy c) Sugary d) Processed
- It’s best to _______ from sugary food to maintain good health. a) Consume b) Avoid c) Share d) Buy
- Drinking _______ helps to keep our bodies hydrated. a) Juice b) Soda c) Water d) Milk
- Regular _______ is important for staying active and fit. a) Eating b) Sleeping c) Exercise d) Studying
- It’s important to avoid consuming _______ food for better health. a) Healthy b) Junk c) Fresh d) Fruits
- _______ drugs can harm our bodies and minds. a) Using b) Avoiding c) Sharing d) Ignoring
- Maintaining _______ helps to prevent the spread of germs. a) Personal hygiene b) Public hygiene c) School hygiene d) None of the above
- Excessive consumption of alcohol can _______ our health. a) Improve b) Damage c) Enhance d) Repair
- Proper _______ at home can prevent accidents and injuries. a) Arrangement b) Cleaning c) Cooking d) Sleeping
- Overcrowding can occur when _______ people live in one room. a) Few b) Many c) None d) Some
- Physical growth may be _______ when many people share a single room. a) Enhanced b) Hindered c) Ignored d) Strengthened
- Communicable diseases can easily _______ from person to person in crowded places. a) Decrease b) Spread c) Disappear d) Isolate
- _______ advancement can be hindered due to lack of money. a) Educational b) Physical c) Social d) Cultural
- Unclean toilet facilities are common when _______ members share one single toilet. a) Few b) All c) Some d) None
Class Activity Discussion
- Why is it important to take enough sleep and rest? Answer: Taking enough sleep and rest helps our bodies recharge and stay healthy.
- What kind of food should we eat to keep physically fit? Answer: We should eat good nourishing food like fruits, vegetables, and grains.
- Why should we abstain from sugary food? Answer: Abstaining from sugary food helps us avoid feeling tired and keeps our teeth healthy.
- How much water should we drink to stay healthy? Answer: We should drink enough water to stay hydrated and help our bodies function properly.
- Why is regular exercise important? Answer: Regular exercise keeps our bodies active and strong.
- What should we avoid eating to stay fit? Answer: We should avoid eating junk fast food as it can make us feel sluggish and unhealthy.
- Why is it harmful to abuse drugs? Answer: Abusing drugs can harm our bodies and minds.
- How does maintaining personal cleanliness help? Answer: Maintaining personal cleanliness prevents the spread of germs and keeps us healthy.
- Why should we not drink alcohol in excess? Answer: Drinking alcohol in excess can damage our health and judgment.
- How can arranging things at home prevent accidents? Answer: Arranging things at home in their proper places can prevent domestic accidents and injuries.
- What happens if there are too many people living in one room? Answer: Overcrowding can occur, making living conditions uncomfortable.
- How does overcrowding affect physical growth? Answer: Physical growth may be hindered when there are too many people sharing one room.
- Why are communicable diseases easily transmitted in crowded places? Answer: In crowded places, germs can spread quickly from person to person.
- How does lack of money hinder educational advancement? Answer: Without enough money, it’s difficult for some people to further their education.
- Why are toilet facilities not always clean in households with many members? Answer: When many people share one single toilet, it’s challenging to keep it clean at all times.
Presentation :
- Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic: Recap on personal hygiene and its importance. Personal Hygiene and Physical Development
- Step 2: Introduction of New Topic: Present the concept of staying physically fit and the impact of household population on hygiene.
- Step 3: Student Contributions: Encourage students to share their ideas on staying physically fit and the effects of overcrowding.
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Present key points on staying physically fit and household population.
- Facilitate class discussions and group activities.
- Provide examples and illustrations to enhance understanding.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in class discussions.
- Engage in group activities and brainstorming sessions.
- Complete worksheets and exercises related to the topic.
- Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation in discussions and activities.
- Evaluate completed worksheets and exercises.
- Evaluation Questions:
- What are some ways to stay physically fit?
- Why is it important to avoid sugary food?
- How does overcrowding affect personal hygiene?
- Name two characteristics of household population.
- What can hinder physical growth and development in crowded conditions?
- Explain the concept of personal cleanliness.
- Why is it important to drink enough water?
- Describe the effects of alcohol abuse on health.
- How can arranging things at home prevent accidents?
- Discuss the significance of educational advancement.
- Conclusion: Review key points discussed, provide feedback, and address any questions or misconceptions. Mark and correct evaluation questions to reinforce learning.
Assignment
Please kindly prepare for the next lesson by reading about
Drug Abuse . Sources of Illicit Drugs