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:
- What do you comprehend by the term camping?
- Mention three (3) types of hiking.
- 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.
