Periods of Sleeping When to Sleep When Not to sleep Where topic sleep Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Home Economics Lesson Plan

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 7 years

Topic: Period of Sleeping – When to Sleep, When Not to Sleep, and Where to Sleep

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify the best times to sleep.
2. Recognize times when it is not appropriate to sleep.
3. Describe the best places to sleep.

Keywords

• Sleep
• Period
• Appropriate

Set Induction
The teacher will start by asking the pupils what time they go to bed and where they sleep.

Entry Behaviour
Pupils have a basic understanding of the importance of sleep from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of children sleeping in different places
• A clock or watch to show time

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind the pupils about why sleep is important and discuss when and where they usually sleep.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Communication
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures and clocks

Content
Explanation of the Topic: Period of Sleeping – When to Sleep, When Not to Sleep, and Where to Sleep

1. When to Sleep
   • Night Time: The best time to sleep is at night when it is dark.
   • Afternoon Naps: Short naps in the afternoon can help us feel rested.
2. When Not to Sleep
   • During School: We should not sleep during class time.
   • While Eating: It is not safe to sleep while eating.
   • While Playing: Sleeping during playtime can be dangerous.
3. Where to Sleep
   • Bed: The best place to sleep is in a bed with a comfortable mattress.
   • Quiet Room: A quiet room helps us sleep better.
   • Clean Environment: A clean space is important for good sleep.

Examples:

• Going to bed at 8 PM.
• Taking a nap after lunch.
• Sleeping in a quiet, clean bedroom.

Questions

1. The best time to sleep is at __________.
   a) night
   b) morning
   c) noon
   d) evening
2. It is good to take short naps in the __________.
   a) night
   b) afternoon
   c) morning
   d) evening
3. We should not sleep during __________.
   a) class
   b) night
   c) naptime
   d) bedtime
4. Sleeping during __________ can be dangerous.
   a) playing
   b) night
   c) naptime
   d) bedtime
5. The best place to sleep is in a __________.
   a) chair
   b) bed
   c) car
   d) kitchen
6. A quiet room helps us __________ better.
   a) eat
   b) sleep
   c) walk
   d) run
7. A clean space is important for good __________.
   a) play
   b) study
   c) sleep
   d) eating
8. We should not sleep while __________.
   a) studying
   b) eating
   c) playing
   d) all of the above
9. It is safe to sleep in a __________ environment.
   a) dirty
   b) clean
   c) noisy
   d) messy
10. Taking naps can help us feel __________.
    a) tired
    b) sleepy
    c) rested
    d) weak

Class Activity Discussion 

1. When is the best time to sleep?
   The best time to sleep is at night.
2. Can we take naps during the day?
   Yes, short naps in the afternoon are good.
3. Should we sleep during class?
   No, we should not sleep during class time.
4. Is it safe to sleep while eating?
   No, it is not safe to sleep while eating.
5. Where is the best place to sleep?
   The best place to sleep is in a bed.
6. Why is a quiet room good for sleeping?
   A quiet room helps us sleep better.
7. How important is a clean environment for sleep?
   A clean environment is very important for good sleep.
8. Can we sleep while playing?
   No, sleeping while playing can be dangerous.
9. What happens if we don’t sleep enough at night?
   We might feel tired and not ready to learn.
10. Why do we need naps?
    Naps help us feel rested and have more energy.

Presentation

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about the meaning and importance of sleep.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: Period of Sleeping – When to Sleep, When Not to Sleep, and Where to Sleep.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Ask pupils about their sleeping habits.
• Show pictures of children sleeping in different places.
• Explain the best times and places to sleep.

Learners’ Activities

• Share their sleeping times and places.
• Identify appropriate sleeping times and places from the pictures.
• Discuss the importance of sleeping in the right place.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss and identify the best times and places to sleep.

Evaluation Questions

1. When is the best time to sleep?
2. Can we take naps during the day?
3. Should we sleep during class?
4. Is it safe to sleep while eating?
5. Where is the best place to sleep?
6. Why is a quiet room good for sleeping?
7. How important is a clean environment for sleep?
8. Can we sleep while playing?
9. What happens if we don’t sleep enough at night?
10. Why do we need naps?

Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.

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