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:
- 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).
- 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:
- What is a hereditary determinant of health?
a) Climate
b) Diet
c) Genetic conditions
d) Exercise - Which factor is part of the environment determinant of health?
a) Family history
b) Pollution
c) Exercise habits
d) Personal hygiene - What does a healthy lifestyle include?
a) Unhealthy eating
b) Regular exercise
c) Excessive screen time
d) Skipping meals - Which characteristic is not typically associated with physical health?
a) Regular exercise
b) Balanced diet
c) Emotional stability
d) Adequate sleep - 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 - What is a key feature of mental health?
a) Positive attitude
b) Regular medical check-ups
c) Clean environment
d) Healthy diet - Which of these is a characteristic of social health?
a) Positive attitude
b) Emotional stability
c) Active community participation
d) Regular exercise - What is an example of a lifestyle determinant of health?
a) Access to healthcare
b) Family history
c) Exercise habits
d) Environmental pollution - 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 - Which action is part of preventive health measures?
a) Skipping vaccinations
b) Regular health check-ups
c) Ignoring symptoms
d) Avoiding exercise - What is a characteristic of a healthy person’s social health?
a) Isolation
b) Positive relationships
c) Frequent arguments
d) Emotional instability - Which factor affects the environment determinant of health?
a) Exercise routine
b) Family medical history
c) Quality of air
d) Personal hygiene - What does a balanced diet contribute to?
a) Physical health
b) Mental health
c) Social health
d) All of the above - 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 - 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:
- What are the main determinants of health and how do they affect us?
- Hereditary, environment, and lifestyle.
- How can we improve our personal health?
- By maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and managing stress.
- Why is the environment an important factor in our health?
- It influences access to resources and overall well-being.
- What are some characteristics of a mentally healthy person?
- Positive attitude, good stress management, and emotional stability.
- How can we promote community health?
- By participating in health awareness programs and supporting clean environments.
- What role does lifestyle play in our overall health?
- It affects physical fitness, diet, and daily habits.
- How can we use our understanding of health determinants to improve our well-being?
- By making informed choices and managing health factors.
- What are the benefits of having good social health?
- Improved relationships and emotional support.
- How can preventive health measures help in maintaining good health?
- By detecting issues early and preventing serious health problems.
- 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:
- What are the three main determinants of health?
- How does lifestyle affect our overall health?
- Name a characteristic of a healthy person’s physical health.
- What is an example of an environmental factor affecting health?
- Why is mental health important for overall well-being?
- How can family history influence health?
- What role does personal choice play in maintaining health?
- Describe one way to improve community health.
- What preventive measure can help avoid health issues?
- 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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