Basic Skills in Local Games Physical and Health Education Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan Presentation: Basic Skills in Local Games
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 2
Topic: Basic Skills in Local Games (e.g., Fire on the Mountain, Who is in the Garden, etc.)
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behavior:
The teacher will begin by asking the students:
- “Can you remember any of the local games we played last time?”
This will help students recall prior knowledge and set the stage for learning new skills.
Key Words:
- Local games
- Basic skills
- Running
- Listening
- Coordination
- Balance
- Social skills
- Teamwork
- Jumping
- Observation
- Decision-making
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify and demonstrate basic skills required in local games like running, jumping, and balancing.
- Understand the importance of developing physical and social skills through play.
Set Induction:
The teacher will ask:
- “What do you think makes a game fun?”
- “How can we play games better?”
These questions will prompt students to think about the skills needed for local games, such as teamwork, balance, and coordination.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students have previously been introduced to different physical activities. This lesson will focus on developing basic skills in specific local games they have already encountered, such as “Fire on the Mountain” and “Who is in the Garden.” The lesson builds on students’ knowledge of physical activities and teamwork from earlier lessons.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Physical Development: Enhancing basic movement skills such as running, jumping, and balancing.
- Social Skills: Improving communication, teamwork, and cooperation.
- Critical Thinking: Observing and making quick decisions during games.
Learning Materials:
- A large open space for movement
- Cones or markers for game boundaries
- Music player (optional for rhythm-based games)
- A whistle
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with pictures of local games
- Audio or visual materials demonstrating the games
Content:
- What are Local Games?
- Local games are traditional games played by children in Nigeria, often involving physical activities and teamwork.
- Examples include “Fire on the Mountain,” “Who is in the Garden,” “Skipping,” and “Ampe.”
- Basic Skills in Local Games:
- Running: Moving quickly from one point to another.
- Jumping: Using your legs to leap into the air.
- Balancing: Keeping your body steady without falling.
- Listening: Paying attention to instructions or game signals.
- Coordination: Moving different parts of your body in a controlled way.
- Observation: Watching the environment to make decisions during the game.
- Teamwork: Working together with others to achieve a goal.
- Decision-making: Quickly choosing what to do in the game based on the situation.
- Why are these Skills Important?
- Local games help us improve our physical skills like running, jumping, and balancing.
- They also help us learn how to work with others and make quick decisions.
Class Activity Discussion:
- Fire on the Mountain:
- Players run to a safe zone when the teacher calls “fire on the mountain.”
- The teacher explains how running and quick decision-making are key to this game.
- Who is in the Garden:
- One student stands in the middle and asks, “Who is in the garden?” while others try to avoid being tagged.
- The teacher explains how listening and observation are important to avoid being tagged.
Evaluation Questions:
- Which skill is needed when you run in a local game?
a) Jumping
b) Running
c) Listening
d) Stretching - Which of these is a local game?
a) Football
b) Fire on the Mountain
c) Tennis
d) Swimming - What do you need to do to balance properly in a game?
a) Run fast
b) Stand still
c) Use both legs evenly
d) Jump high - Which skill helps you know when to move in a game?
a) Observation
b) Sleeping
c) Running
d) Eating - In “Who is in the Garden,” what do you need to do?
a) Run away from the teacher
b) Listen carefully
c) Jump high
d) Sit quietly - Teamwork helps players _____.
a) Eat together
b) Win the game together
c) Sit down
d) Sleep together - What do you need to listen for in a local game?
a) Instructions or signals
b) Music
c) A bell
d) The clock - Jumping helps to test your _____.
a) Strength
b) Balance
c) Decision-making
d) Running speed - Why is decision-making important in local games?
a) To decide when to eat
b) To choose the best way to play
c) To talk to friends
d) To stop the game - Which game helps with running and listening?
a) Fire on the Mountain
b) Skipping
c) Ampe
d) Basketball - Why is balance important in local games?
a) To move faster
b) To stay steady and avoid falling
c) To jump higher
d) To run more - What can you do to improve your coordination?
a) Stretch
b) Practice moving your body in different ways
c) Sleep early
d) Eat a lot - Which of these is a skill used in local games?
a) Singing
b) Running
c) Sleeping
d) Watching TV - Which of the following is a skill needed for “Fire on the Mountain”?
a) Jumping
b) Balancing
c) Running
d) Stretching - Local games help us develop skills like _____.
a) Sleeping
b) Talking
c) Running and jumping
d) Writing
Teacher’s Activities:
- Start by engaging students with questions about local games.
- Introduce the concept of basic skills in local games such as running, jumping, and balancing.
- Explain each skill and demonstrate with the class.
- Organize the students to play “Fire on the Mountain” and “Who is in the Garden” to practice these skills.
- Observe students as they play and provide feedback on their performance.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the games “Fire on the Mountain” and “Who is in the Garden.”
- Practice skills like running, jumping, balancing, and listening.
- Answer the evaluation questions during the lesson.
- Discuss the importance of these skills in everyday life.
Assessment:
- What does it mean to have good balance?
- Name one local game you can play with your friends.
- Why is teamwork important in local games?
- What skill do you use to avoid being tagged?
- What does decision-making mean in a game?
- How do you improve your jumping skill?
- Which skill helps you avoid falling in a game?
- Why is running important in local games?
- What can you do to improve coordination?
- What is the role of listening in local games?
Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to mark the students’ responses and give feedback. The teacher will emphasize the importance of local games for improving both physical and social skills. The lesson will conclude with a recap of the key skills learned: running, jumping, listening, and teamwork.
This lesson plan ensures that students are actively engaged while learning basic physical and social skills required for local games.