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:
- Explain what movement is.
- State types of movement patterns.
- Demonstrate different movement patterns such as bending, crawling, galloping, and climbing.
- 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
- Explaining Movement:
- Movement is the act of changing position or place.
- It is essential for our daily activities and overall health.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Movement is the act of changing ______.
a) Color
b) Position
c) Sound
d) Size - Crawling is done on our ______.
a) Hands and knees
b) Feet
c) Back
d) Stomach - Bending helps us to touch our ______.
a) Ears
b) Toes
c) Nose
d) Hands - Galloping involves a step and a ______.
a) Jump
b) Crawl
c) Leap
d) Sit - Climbing is moving up or down using ______.
a) Ears
b) Eyes
c) Hands and feet
d) Mouth - To protect our knees while crawling, we should wear ______.
a) Gloves
b) Helmets
c) Knee pads
d) Shoes - When bending, we should bend ______ to avoid injury.
a) Quickly
b) Slowly
c) Suddenly
d) Hard - We should make sure the area is clear of obstacles when ______.
a) Sitting
b) Galloping
c) Sleeping
d) Eating - To climb safely, we should hold on ______.
a) Loosely
b) Lightly
c) Tightly
d) Gently - Movement is important for our ______.
a) Health
b) Homework
c) Books
d) Shoes - Bending slowly helps to protect our ______.
a) Hair
b) Back
c) Eyes
d) Mouth - Crawling is similar to how a ______ moves.
a) Bird
b) Baby
c) Car
d) Train - Galloping combines stepping and ______.
a) Sitting
b) Standing
c) Leaping
d) Bending - Climbing helps to strengthen our ______.
a) Hands and feet
b) Ears
c) Nose
d) Eyes - We should always wear ______ when performing activities that could cause injury.
a) Safety gear
b) Hats
c) Socks
d) Glasses
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is movement?
A: Movement is the act of changing position or place. - Q: What are some examples of movement patterns?
A: Examples include bending, crawling, galloping, and climbing. - Q: How do we bend safely?
A: We bend slowly to avoid hurting our back. - Q: Why do we use knee pads when crawling?
A: To protect our knees from injury. - Q: What should we do before galloping?
A: Make sure the area is clear of obstacles. - Q: How do we climb safely?
A: Hold on tightly and climb slowly. - Q: Why is movement important?
A: Movement is important for our health and daily activities. - Q: How do we perform a galloping movement?
A: By stepping and leaping forward. - Q: What do we use when climbing?
A: We use our hands and feet. - Q: How do we protect our back when bending?
A: By bending slowly. - Q: What is crawling?
A: Crawling is moving on our hands and knees. - Q: How does climbing help our body?
A: Climbing helps to strengthen our hands and feet. - Q: What should we always wear when doing risky activities?
A: Safety gear like helmets and knee pads. - Q: What is galloping?
A: Galloping is a movement combining stepping and leaping. - 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
- What is movement?
- Name two types of movement patterns.
- How do we perform a bending movement?
- What is the crawling movement similar to?
- How do we gallop?
- What should we do before climbing?
- Why is it important to wear knee pads when crawling?
- How do we bend safely?
- What safety rule should we follow when galloping?
- 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.