The meaning and reasons for body grooming. The materials for body grooming Primary 1 Home Economics
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: The Meaning and Reasons for Body Grooming. The Materials for Body Grooming.
Duration: 30 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to share one thing they do to keep clean.
Key Words:
- Body Grooming
- Neat
- Healthy
- Materials
- Wash
- Brush
- Clean
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define body grooming and understand its importance.
- Identify at least two reasons for body grooming.
- Recognize common materials used for body grooming.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication
- Personal and Social Development
Learning Materials:
- Pictures illustrating body grooming.
- Flashcards with key words.
- Real-life examples of grooming materials.
Content:
Lesson on Body Grooming in Home Economics
- What is Body Grooming?
- Body grooming means keeping our body clean and neat.
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- Why is Body Grooming Important?
- It helps us stay healthy and feel good about ourselves.
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- Reasons for Body Grooming:
- To remove dirt and germs from our skin.
- To smell fresh and nice.
- To look tidy and well-presented.
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- Materials for Body Grooming:
- Soap for washing.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste for clean teeth.
- Comb for neat hair.
- Towel for drying.
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- How to Wash Hands Properly:
- Use soap and water.
- Scrub all parts, including fingers and nails.
- Rinse and dry with a towel.
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- How to Brush Teeth:
- Use a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Brush up and down, front and back.
- Rinse your mouth with water.
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- How to Comb Hair:
- Use a comb.
- Start from the top and go down.
- Keep hair neat and tidy.
Lesson on Body Grooming in Home Economics
- What is Body Grooming?
- Body grooming means taking care of how we look, staying clean, and wearing the right clothes.
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- Why is Body Grooming Important?
- To look neat and tidy.
- To avoid body odor.
- To stay healthy and prevent sickness.
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- Reasons for Body Grooming:
- Look Neat: So we appear clean and put together.
- Prevent Body Odor: To avoid bad smells.
- Stay Healthy: So we don’t get sick.
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- Materials for Body Grooming:
- Bucket of Water: For washing.
- Soap: To clean our body.
- Creams: For soft and smooth skin.
- Hair Brush, Toothbrush, Sponge: Tools for grooming.
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- How to Groom Ourselves:
- Use a bucket of water, soap, and a sponge to wash our body.
- Brush our hair to keep it tidy.
- Brush our teeth to keep them clean.
- Apply creams for soft skin.
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Remember, body grooming helps us look good, stay healthy, and feel confident! 😇💙
- Body grooming is the care for one’s personal appearance, hygiene, and __________.
- a) Food
- b) Clothing
- c) Schoolwork
- d) Toys
- The reasons for body grooming include looking __________.
- a) Dirty
- b) Tidy
- c) Unhealthy
- d) Boring
- To prevent body odor is one of the reasons for __________ grooming.
- a) Face
- b) Body
- c) Hair
- d) Hand
- What is a material for body grooming mentioned in the passage?
- a) Pencil
- b) Book
- c) Sponge
- d) Ball
- Body grooming helps to prevent sickness and __________.
- a) Tidiness
- b) Laziness
- c) Healthiness
- d) Unhappiness
- What tool is NOT mentioned as a material for body grooming?
- a) Toothbrush
- b) Hairbrush
- c) Eraser
- d) Sponge
- Using a bucket of water, soap, and a sponge to wash our body is part of __________.
- a) Playing
- b) Sleeping
- c) Eating
- d) Grooming
- What is used to keep hair tidy in body grooming?
- a) Pillow
- b) Hairbrush
- c) Blanket
- d) Chair
- Creams are applied to the skin for soft and __________ skin.
- a) Rough
- b) Smooth
- c) Wet
- d) Cold
- The main focus of body grooming is to care for __________.
- a) Toys
- b) Personal appearance
- c) Pets
- d) Food
- Body grooming helps us stay __________.
- a) Boring
- b) Unhealthy
- c) Healthy
- d) Dirty
- What is NOT a reason for body grooming mentioned in the passage?
- a) To look neat
- b) To prevent sickness
- c) To smell bad
- d) To prevent body odor
- What is used for brushing teeth in body grooming?
- a) Hairbrush
- b) Toothbrush
- c) Sponge
- d) Bucket
- Applying creams for soft skin is part of body grooming for __________.
- a) Rough skin
- b) Smooth skin
- c) Wet skin
- d) Dry skin
- Body grooming involves taking care of personal appearance, hygiene, and __________.
- a) Toys
- b) Books
- c) Clothing
- d) Food
Presentation:
Step 1: (The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Healthy Eating Habits”)
- Briefly discuss the importance of healthy eating habits.
- Connect the concept of health to the new topic on body grooming.
Step 2: (The teacher introduces the new topic)
- Define “Body Grooming” as taking care of how we look and stay clean.
- Discuss the reasons for body grooming: to look neat and to stay healthy.
- Show pictures of people engaged in grooming activities.
Step 3: Teacher’s Activities
- Engage students in a discussion about what they do to stay clean.
- Introduce key words using flashcards to aid understanding.
- Discuss reasons for body grooming, emphasizing looking neat and staying healthy.
- Present common materials used for body grooming.
Learners Activities
- Share personal experiences about staying clean.
- Participate in a group discussion about the reasons for body grooming.
- Identify and name grooming materials shown by the teacher.
- Ask questions and seek clarification.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ engagement during discussions.
- Ask questions to check their understanding.
- Evaluate their ability to recognize grooming materials.
Evaluation :
- What is the meaning of body grooming?
- Why is body grooming important?
- Name one reason for body grooming.
- Can you mention a material used for washing in body grooming?
- What does “neat” mean in body grooming?
- Identify one thing you can do to stay healthy through body grooming.
- What key word means taking care of how we look?
- What does the term “healthy” mean in body grooming?
- Give an example of a grooming material.
- Why do we wash our bodies in body grooming?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes round to mark and assess pupils’ activities.
- Reinforce the importance of body grooming for looking good and staying healthy.
