CARE OF THE MOUTH (1)
Early Childhood Care Education Schemes of Work
Subject:
HEALTH HABITS NURSERY TWO
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Term:
SECOND TERM
Class :
NURSERY 2
Week :
Week 7
Topic:
CARE OF THE MOUTH (1)
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Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
CARE OF THE EAR (OUTER) 2
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
Behavioural objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Say the simple meaning of mouth
- Say the parts of the mouth
- List and discuss the uses of the mouth
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Posters
- Water
- Soap
- Creative
- Disinfectant
- Towel
- Doll (Baby)
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Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
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Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
Content:
Meaning of the mouth
The mouth is the part of the body that we use to eat and drink.
Other uses of the mouth are
- For talking
- For breathing
- For singing
- For eating
- For crying
- For smiling
- For laughing
- For talking
- For shouting
- For praying
Parts of the Mouth
- Lips: The fleshy, movable structures that surround the opening of the mouth. The lips help to form words when speaking and also protect the teeth and gums.
- Teeth: Hard, bony structures that are used for biting and chewing food. There are four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
- Tongue: A muscular organ that is located in the mouth and is used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking. The tongue is also used to move food around in the mouth while chewing.
- Salivary glands: Glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, a watery substance that helps to moisten and soften food.
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
- Which of the following is NOT a part of the mouth? a. Lips b. Teeth c. Tongue d. Salivary glands e. Ears
Answer: e. Ears
- Which of the following is NOT a type of tooth? a. Incisors b. Canines c. Premolars d. Molars e. Tonsils
Answer: e. Tonsils
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the tongue? a. Tasting b. Swallowing c. Speaking d. Breathing e. Chewing
Answer: d. Breathing
- The palate is the: a. Roof of the mouth b. Floor of the mouth c. Back of the throat d. Inside of the cheeks
Answer: a. Roof of the mouth
- The uvula is located: a. At the front of the mouth b. On the roof of the mouth c. At the back of the mouth d. On the tongue
Answer: c. At the back of the mouth
- The gums are also known as: a. The gingiva b. The tonsils c. The uvula d. The palate
Answer: a. The gingiva
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the lips? a. Forming words when speaking b. Protecting the teeth and gums c. Producing saliva d. Tasting food
Answer: c. Producing saliva
- The bony palate is located: a. On the roof of the mouth b. At the back of the mouth c. Inside the cheeks d. On the tongue
Answer: a. On the roof of the mouth
- The fleshy palate is located: a. On the roof of the mouth b. At the back of the mouth c. Inside the cheeks d. On the tongue
Answer: a. On the roof of the mouth
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the teeth? a. Biting b. Chewing c. Tasting d. Swallowing e. Breathing
Answer: e. Breathing
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes 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.
