Hot or Cold Physical and Health Development

Subject: Physical and Health Development

Topic: Hot or Cold

Class: KG 1

Term: 3rd Term

Week: Week 5

Previous Knowledge

Before delving into the topic, pupils should already have an understanding of Temperature from prior lessons. They should know that temperature refers to how hot or cold something is, and it can be observed in both the environment and the human body.

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Identify the factors that make the human body hot or cold.

• Explain the importance of managing body temperature when feeling too hot or cold.

• Describe the concept of normal body temperature.

• Demonstrate understanding by answering questions related to temperature changes.

Instructional Materials

• Wall charts depicting body temperature and weather conditions.

• Pictures of people wearing different clothes in hot and cold environments.

• Related online videos (e.g., how to take body temperature or dress appropriately for weather).

• Flashcards with temperature-related visuals.

Methods of Teaching

• Class Discussion: Engage pupils in a discussion about hot and cold temperatures they have experienced.

• Group Discussion: Divide the class into small groups to talk about how they feel when the weather is hot or cold and what they do to stay comfortable.

• Asking Questions: Encourage pupils to answer questions that connect temperature changes with daily life activities.

• Explanation: Provide clear explanations about body temperature, fever, and the body’s response to heat or cold.

• Role Modeling: Model how to dress for various weather conditions and explain how to manage body temperature.

• Role Delegation: Assign specific roles to students (e.g., one might act out how to dress for a hot day, while another might act out dressing for a cold day).

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work

• Online Information (YouTube videos, educational sites)

• Textbooks

• Workbooks related to physical health development

• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Content

The human body can feel hot or cold, and maintaining a normal body temperature is important for health and well-being.

• Hot Body: When the body is very hot, it often indicates fever (high temperature). This is a common sign of illness. To cool down, pupils should understand that it’s important to:

  • Remove heavy clothes.

  • Wear lighter, cooler clothes.

  • Sprinkle water on their body to help lower the temperature.

• Cold Body: On the other hand, when it’s rainy or breezy, the body can feel cold. This is especially true in cooler weather. To keep warm, pupils should wear:

  • Thick clothing like cardigans, jackets, and sweaters.

  • Cover themselves with blankets to retain warmth.

• Normal Body Temperature: A healthy human body usually has a temperature around 37°C (98.6°F). It’s important for pupils to recognize the difference between hot, cold, and normal body temperatures.

Presentation

The lesson is presented in the following steps:

1. Step 1: Revision: The teacher begins by revisiting previous lessons related to temperature. This helps students recall prior knowledge and connect it to the current topic.

2. Step 2: Introduction of New Topic: The teacher introduces the concept of hot and cold body temperature, explaining the causes and effects of each. The teacher also emphasizes the importance of keeping the body at a normal temperature for good health.

3. Step 3: Student Participation: Pupils are encouraged to contribute by providing examples of when they feel hot or cold. The teacher should guide them with follow-up questions to ensure understanding, correcting misconceptions as needed.

Evaluation

To assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson, the following questions will be asked:

1. What makes our body hot or cold?

2. What is the normal body temperature of a healthy person?

3. What device is used to measure body temperature?

These questions can be asked as a class, or pupils can be asked to write down their answers on the board or in their notebooks.

Conclusion

To wrap up the lesson, the teacher summarizes the key points:

• How the body can feel hot or cold.

• The actions we can take when we feel too hot or cold.

• The importance of maintaining a normal body temperature for health.

The teacher will ensure that pupils have copied the notes correctly and will offer any necessary corrections. This is also a good opportunity for the teacher to ask pupils if they have any final questions or points of clarification. Finally, the teacher will encourage pupils to remember how they can stay safe and comfortable in both hot and cold weather.

By teaching this lesson, pupils will gain a clear understanding of how to recognize when their body is too hot or too cold, and the appropriate steps to take to maintain their health. The interactive nature of the lesson, combined with engaging materials and real-life examples, ensures that pupils will grasp the concepts of body temperature and learn practical ways to care for themselves in different weather conditions.