Dangerous insects in our homes

Subject :

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT

Topic :

Dangerous insects in our homes

Class :

KG 1

Term :

3rd Term / Third Term

Week :

Week 6

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE : Pupils have previous knowledge of

 HOT OR COLD

that have been taught in their various previous classes

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES :

At the end of the lesson , pupils should be able to

• 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 :

Dangerous insects in our homes

There are many insects that live in our homes. This lesson is for the kids to know that some of the insects are harmful to our food, some cause harm due to bites or stings or by passing deadly parasites after they bite us.

crickets can damage silk, woolens, paper, fruits and vegetables. They can eat almost anything available.

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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 :

1. What are dangerous insects in our homes ?
2. Mention three dangerous insects in our homes
3. 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.