Types and Safety Rules of Movement Patterns Physical and Health Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Physical and Health Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 8 years

Topic: Movements

Sub-topic: Types and Safety Rules of Movement Patterns

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain what movement is.
2. State types of movement patterns.
3. Demonstrate different movement patterns such as bending, crawling, galloping, and climbing.
4. Explain the safety rules for movement patterns.

Keywords

• Movement
• Patterns
• Safety
• Bending
• Crawling
• Galloping
• Climbing

Set Induction

• Begin with a warm-up exercise, like stretching.
• Discuss why we need to move our bodies every day.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils are familiar with basic movements from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards showing different movement patterns
• Safety gear (helmets, knee pads)
• Open space for practical activities

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Ask pupils to share their favorite activities that involve movement.

Embedded Core Skills

• Physical coordination
• Safety awareness
• Observation
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Textbooks
• Notebooks
• Pens/Pencils

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education Primary 3

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Safety gear
• Open space for activities

Content

1. Explaining Movement:
   • Movement is the act of changing position or place.
   • It is essential for our daily activities and overall health.
2. Types of Movement Patterns:
   • Bending: Moving the body to touch the toes or bend sideways.
   • Crawling: Moving on hands and knees.
   • Galloping: A step and leap movement.
   • Climbing: Moving up or down using hands and feet.
3. Demonstrating Movement Patterns:
   • Bending: Touching toes.
   • Crawling: Moving like a baby on hands and knees.
   • Galloping: Stepping and leaping forward.
   • Climbing: Pretending to climb a ladder.
4. Safety Rules for Movement Patterns:
   • Bending: Bend slowly to avoid hurting your back.
   • Crawling: Use knee pads to protect your knees.
   • Galloping: Make sure the area is clear of obstacles.
   • Climbing: Always hold on tight and climb slowly.

Evaluation

1. Movement is the act of changing ______.
   a) Color
   b) Position
   c) Sound
   d) Size
2. Crawling is done on our ______.
   a) Hands and knees
   b) Feet
   c) Back
   d) Stomach
3. Bending helps us to touch our ______.
   a) Ears
   b) Toes
   c) Nose
   d) Hands
4. Galloping involves a step and a ______.
   a) Jump
   b) Crawl
   c) Leap
   d) Sit
5. Climbing is moving up or down using ______.
   a) Ears
   b) Eyes
   c) Hands and feet
   d) Mouth
6. To protect our knees while crawling, we should wear ______.
   a) Gloves
   b) Helmets
   c) Knee pads
   d) Shoes
7. When bending, we should bend ______ to avoid injury.
   a) Quickly
   b) Slowly
   c) Suddenly
   d) Hard
8. We should make sure the area is clear of obstacles when ______.
   a) Sitting
   b) Galloping
   c) Sleeping
   d) Eating
9. To climb safely, we should hold on ______.
   a) Loosely
   b) Lightly
   c) Tightly
   d) Gently
10. Movement is important for our ______.
    a) Health
    b) Homework
    c) Books
    d) Shoes
11. Bending slowly helps to protect our ______.
    a) Hair
    b) Back
    c) Eyes
    d) Mouth
12. Crawling is similar to how a ______ moves.
    a) Bird
    b) Baby
    c) Car
    d) Train
13. Galloping combines stepping and ______.
    a) Sitting
    b) Standing
    c) Leaping
    d) Bending
14. Climbing helps to strengthen our ______.
    a) Hands and feet
    b) Ears
    c) Nose
    d) Eyes
15. We should always wear ______ when performing activities that could cause injury.
    a) Safety gear
    b) Hats
    c) Socks
    d) Glasses

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is movement?
   A: Movement is the act of changing position or place.
2. Q: What are some examples of movement patterns?
   A: Examples include bending, crawling, galloping, and climbing.
3. Q: How do we bend safely?
   A: We bend slowly to avoid hurting our back.
4. Q: Why do we use knee pads when crawling?
   A: To protect our knees from injury.
5. Q: What should we do before galloping?
   A: Make sure the area is clear of obstacles.
6. Q: How do we climb safely?
   A: Hold on tightly and climb slowly.
7. Q: Why is movement important?
   A: Movement is important for our health and daily activities.
8. Q: How do we perform a galloping movement?
   A: By stepping and leaping forward.
9. Q: What do we use when climbing?
   A: We use our hands and feet.
10. Q: How do we protect our back when bending?
    A: By bending slowly.
11. Q: What is crawling?
    A: Crawling is moving on our hands and knees.
12. Q: How does climbing help our body?
    A: Climbing helps to strengthen our hands and feet.
13. Q: What should we always wear when doing risky activities?
    A: Safety gear like helmets and knee pads.
14. Q: What is galloping?
    A: Galloping is a movement combining stepping and leaping.
15. Q: Why do we need to move our bodies?
    A: To stay healthy and perform daily activities.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was moving our body parts.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of movements, explaining different types and demonstrating them.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain what movement is and its importance.
• Show flashcards with different movement patterns.
• Demonstrate each movement pattern.
• Discuss safety rules for each movement pattern.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about movements.
• Observe and imitate the demonstrated movements.
• Practice the safety rules for each movement pattern.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to explain what movement is.
• Have pupils state types of movement patterns.
• Pupils should demonstrate bending, crawling, galloping, and climbing.
• Ask pupils to explain the safety rules for each movement pattern.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is movement?
2. Name two types of movement patterns.
3. How do we perform a bending movement?
4. What is the crawling movement similar to?
5. How do we gallop?
6. What should we do before climbing?
7. Why is it important to wear knee pads when crawling?
8. How do we bend safely?
9. What safety rule should we follow when galloping?
10. How does climbing help our body?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback on their contributions.
• Emphasize the importance of practicing movements and following safety rules.

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