Pests
Subject :
Health Habits
Topic :
Pests
Term :
Third Term / 1st Term
Week:
Week 4
Class :
Nursery 1
Previous lesson :
The pupils have the previous knowledge of
Materials That Can Be Used For Sanitation
that was taught in the last lesson
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Mention types of pests
- Say how to control pests at home
Instructional Materials :
- Insecticide
- Kerosene
- Charts
- Picture books
- Towel
- Wash Hand Basin
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 :
PEST
Pests are tiny creatures or organisms that are found almost anywhere. They cause havoc and damages to peaceful living. Some pests can bite, other chew while some suck our blood.
Examples Of Household Pests
1. Mosquitoes
2. Ants
3. Termites
4. Bedbugs
5. Cockroaches
6. House files
7. Mice
8. Rats
Dangers Cause By Household Pests
1. Bites from female anopheles mosquitoes cause malaria
2. Ant bites cause skin irritation
3. When you are bitten by termites, you may have sores on your body
4. Bedbugs suck human blood. Their bites causes sleepless nights and rashes
5. Cockroaches smell in such an awful way. Their faces causes dysentery and diarrhea
6. House flies causes and spread cholera through their activities
7. Mice, if unchecked will be your neighbors in your house. They produce and have young one at a very fast rate. They eat up uncovered food items thereby spreading diseases
8. Rats are the bigger version of mice. Rats eat up anything like important documents, books, certificates and at times if your hands or feet are dirty, they scrape it with their teeth
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
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.
Evaluation
Mention four household events
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