Meaning of Insects
Subject :
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
Topic :
Meaning of Insects
Class :
KG 1
Term :
3rd Term / Third Term
Week :
Week 7
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE : Pupils have previous knowledge of
Dangerous insects in our homes
that have been taught in their various previous classes
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES :
At the end of the lesson , pupils should be able to
- say the meaning of insects
- mention dangerous insects in our homes
- say what damages dangerous insects do in our homes
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 :
Meaning of insects
Insects are found almost everywhere . They are the most populous creature on the planet earth . They have three major body division which are the head , the thorax and the abdomen
crickets can damage silk, woolens, paper, fruits and vegetables. They can eat almost anything available.
Letting the children know the danger of some of these insects will help them to protect themselves against such insects as much as they can.
Mosquitoes. One of the pests that we find annoying is actually one of the most dangerous pests around and it causes about a million deaths every year.
Termites are also known to be very dangerous at homes .Their bites are very stingy and painful . When they bite , the hold on to their victims until the place start to bleed .
Cockroaches crawl through dirty areas and then walk around our homes tracking in lots of bacteria and germs. They can contaminate food by shedding their skins
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
Evaluation :
- What are dangerous insects in our homes ?
- Mention three dangerous insects in our homes
- Can insects like mosquitoes kill through their bites ?
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.