Description of Outdoor Recreational Activities

FIRST TERM 

LEARNING NOTES

CLASS: JSS 2 (BASIC 8)

SCHEME OF WORK WITH LESSON NOTES 

Subject: 

Physical and Health Education 

Topic:

Description of Outdoor Recreational Activities

Behavioural objectives:

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

  •  Describe what is meant by “camping.”
  • List three forms of hiking.
  • Describe what hunting is.

 

Term:

FIRST TERM 

Week:

WEEK 8

Class :

JSS 1 (BASIC 7)

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

that was taught as a topic during the last lesson.

 

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

Description of Outdoor Recreational Activities 

Camping 

Camping involves the movement of students under the guidance of adults from home or school to an environment which is less familiar. The site of the camp may be a remote village, a hill foot, in dense jungle or heavily wooded forest. 

Students who go camping go from their homes or schools to an unfamiliar setting while being supervised by adults. The camp may be located in a far-off settlement, at the foot of a hill, in a thickly forested or jungle-covered forest.

During the trip, students are exposed to various experiences. The main aim of the camping is to  make students learn by doing. The camp may last from a few days to a week, during this period students are grouped to take care of their needs. Activities that are jointly undertaking include: 

(i) building of campfire 

(ii) playing various games 

(iii) sightseeing in the neighbourhood 

(iv) singing and moonlight play 

(v) storytelling, riddles and jokes

Safety Precautions during Camping 

(i) Roll call of campers should be made from time to time. 

(ii) Campers should work in groups. 

(iii) Camp sites must be well cleared to keep away dangerous animals like snakes. (iv) Any injury and sickness must be promptly reported. 

(v) There should be adequate provision of materials to meet the needs of the campers. Hiking 

Hiking involved trekking to places of interest. The purpose of hiking is to improve physical fitness, for fun and enjoyment. During the long walk, student can engage in storytelling, singing and other activities that can add fun to the walking and make it less tiring. 

Types of Hiking 

(i) Physical fitness hike:- This is the development of physical fitness qualities (ii) Moonlight hike: – This is an evening walking to enjoy the breeze of the night 

(iii) Nature hike: – This is a long walk to countryside for sightseeing e. g to the river, lakes, mountains, forest etc. 

Class Picnic and Field Trip 

Class picnics and field trips can be organized for members of the class as part of their outdoor recreation. During class picnics and field trips, participants should choose places of interest to visit. This can include visits to zoos, farms, factories, sports arenas and swimming pools. 

Fishing 

Fishing is moving on water by means of canoeing to throw net and catch fish. Fishing as outdoor recreation is usually done on streams, rivers, lakes, or the sea. 

Hunting 

Hunting is the pursuit of, or an attempt to shoot, small animals in the wild. Due to the fact that hunting involves firing (by the use of a gun, arrow or catapult). It may aid in enhancing hand-eye coordination. Students that go hunting learn to appreciate their surroundings and foster an adventurous attitude.

 

 

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 do you comprehend by the term camping? 
  2. Mention three (3) types of hiking. 
  3. Define hunting. 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a 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 makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.