Muscular system of the body and its functions
Subject :
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION ( PHE )
Term :
THIRD TERM LESSON RESOURCES
Week:
WEEK 3
Class :
PRY 3 PHE THIRD TERM E-NOTE
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
that was taught in the previous lesson
Topic :
Muscular system of the body and its functions
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1. say the meaning of muscular system
2. list the parts of the muscular system
3. say the types of flesh that make up the muscular system
4. explains the functions of the muscular system
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
Muscular system of the body and its functions
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
The muscular system is made up of tissues that work with the skeletal system to control movement of the body. Some muscles—like the ones in your arms and legs—are voluntary, meaning that you decide when to move them. Other muscles, like the ones in your stomach, heart, intestines and other organs, are involuntary.
Functions of muscle
muscle has four major functions, these are:
- Mobility
- Posture
- Stability
- Respiration
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Urination
- Vision
- Child birth
- Organ protection
- Temperature regulator
DIAGRAM OF MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
1. Define muscular system
2. list the parts of the muscular system
3. draw and label the muscular system
4. explains the functions of the muscular system
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
Skeletal system