Personal, School and Community Health Physical and Health Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Physical and Health Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 11 years
Topic: Personal, School, and Community Health
Sub-topic: Determinants of Health and Characteristics of a Healthy Person
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Identify the determinants of health: hereditary, environment, and lifestyle.
• Describe the characteristics of a healthy person.
• Explain how personal, school, and community health contribute to overall well-being.

Keywords: Determinants of Health, Hereditary, Environment, Lifestyle, Healthy Person

Set Induction:

• Begin with a discussion on what makes someone healthy and how various factors can influence health.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students should have some basic understanding of health and wellness from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Health posters
• Health education videos
• Handouts on health determinants

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Connect the topic to previous discussions on physical fitness and exercise, emphasizing how these factors play a role in overall health.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Health assessment
• Community awareness

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Educational videos and posters on health determinants

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Health education textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Charts showing determinants of health
• Videos on characteristics of healthy individuals

Content:

1. Determinants of Health:
   • Hereditary: Factors passed from parents to children, such as genetic diseases or conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
   • Environment: The surroundings in which people live, including pollution, climate, and access to clean water (e.g., living in a clean neighborhood).
   • Lifestyle: Choices and behaviors that affect health, such as diet, exercise, and habits (e.g., healthy eating, regular physical activity).
2. Characteristics of a Healthy Person:
   • Physical Health: Regular exercise, balanced diet, adequate sleep.
   • Mental Health: Positive attitude, good stress management, emotional stability.
   • Social Health: Healthy relationships, active participation in community activities.
   • Preventive Measures: Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and healthy habits (e.g., handwashing).

Evaluation:

1. What is a hereditary determinant of health?
   a) Climate
   b) Diet
   c) Genetic conditions
   d) Exercise
2. Which factor is part of the environment determinant of health?
   a) Family history
   b) Pollution
   c) Exercise habits
   d) Personal hygiene
3. What does a healthy lifestyle include?
   a) Unhealthy eating
   b) Regular exercise
   c) Excessive screen time
   d) Skipping meals
4. Which characteristic is not typically associated with physical health?
   a) Regular exercise
   b) Balanced diet
   c) Emotional stability
   d) Adequate sleep
5. How can environment impact health?
   a) By affecting genetic conditions
   b) By influencing access to clean water
   c) By changing personal habits
   d) By altering family history
6. What is a key feature of mental health?
   a) Positive attitude
   b) Regular medical check-ups
   c) Clean environment
   d) Healthy diet
7. Which of these is a characteristic of social health?
   a) Positive attitude
   b) Emotional stability
   c) Active community participation
   d) Regular exercise
8. What is an example of a lifestyle determinant of health?
   a) Access to healthcare
   b) Family history
   c) Exercise habits
   d) Environmental pollution
9. How does hereditary affect health?
   a) By influencing diet choices
   b) By determining genetic conditions
   c) By impacting sleep patterns
   d) By changing exercise routines
10. Which action is part of preventive health measures?
    a) Skipping vaccinations
    b) Regular health check-ups
    c) Ignoring symptoms
    d) Avoiding exercise
11. What is a characteristic of a healthy person’s social health?
    a) Isolation
    b) Positive relationships
    c) Frequent arguments
    d) Emotional instability
12. Which factor affects the environment determinant of health?
    a) Exercise routine
    b) Family medical history
    c) Quality of air
    d) Personal hygiene
13. What does a balanced diet contribute to?
    a) Physical health
    b) Mental health
    c) Social health
    d) All of the above
14. How does a positive attitude impact health?
    a) It improves physical health
    b) It reduces social interactions
    c) It increases stress
    d) It worsens mental health
15. Which is a preventive measure for maintaining health?
    a) Avoiding check-ups
    b) Eating unhealthy foods
    c) Regular exercise
    d) Ignoring health issues

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are the main determinants of health and how do they affect us?
   • Hereditary, environment, and lifestyle.
2. How can we improve our personal health?
   • By maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and managing stress.
3. Why is the environment an important factor in our health?
   • It influences access to resources and overall well-being.
4. What are some characteristics of a mentally healthy person?
   • Positive attitude, good stress management, and emotional stability.
5. How can we promote community health?
   • By participating in health awareness programs and supporting clean environments.
6. What role does lifestyle play in our overall health?
   • It affects physical fitness, diet, and daily habits.
7. How can we use our understanding of health determinants to improve our well-being?
   • By making informed choices and managing health factors.
8. What are the benefits of having good social health?
   • Improved relationships and emotional support.
9. How can preventive health measures help in maintaining good health?
   • By detecting issues early and preventing serious health problems.
10. What steps can we take to ensure a healthy lifestyle?
    • Regular exercise, balanced diet, and avoiding harmful habits.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review previous lessons on health and wellness.
• Step 2: Introduce the determinants of health and characteristics of a healthy person, using visual aids.
• Step 3: Engage students in discussing how these factors affect their own health and well-being.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain and illustrate the determinants of health.
• Facilitate discussions on healthy characteristics.
• Use examples and visual aids to reinforce learning.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions and activities.
• Identify personal examples of how determinants affect health.
• Share ideas on improving health based on what they’ve learned.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students’ understanding through responses to evaluation questions.
• Observe participation in discussions and activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are the three main determinants of health?
2. How does lifestyle affect our overall health?
3. Name a characteristic of a healthy person’s physical health.
4. What is an example of an environmental factor affecting health?
5. Why is mental health important for overall well-being?
6. How can family history influence health?
7. What role does personal choice play in maintaining health?
8. Describe one way to improve community health.
9. What preventive measure can help avoid health issues?
10. How can understanding health determinants help you make better health choices?

Conclusion:

• Summarize the determinants of health and their impact.
• Ensure students understand the characteristics of a healthy person and how to apply this knowledge.
• Provide feedback and reinforce key points.

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