Meaning of Exercise and Benefits Home Economics Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Topic: Meaning of Exercise and Benefits
Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be familiar with basic concepts related to health and well-being.

Key Words: Exercise, meaning, benefits, healthy, strong, energy, happy.

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

1. Define exercise and explain its importance.
2. Identify at least three benefits of exercise.
3. Understand the importance of staying active for their health.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Communication skills (listening, speaking).
2. Critical thinking skills (identifying reasons for actions).
3. Personal health and hygiene skills.

Learning Materials:

1. Pictures or flashcards illustrating different exercises.
2. Whiteboard and markers.
3. Chart paper or poster board.
4. Examples of exercise equipment (e.g., skipping rope, ball).

Content:

1. Introduction to Exercise: Define exercise as physical activity that makes the body strong and healthy.
2. Benefits of Exercise: Discuss the importance of exercise for keeping our bodies healthy and strong.
3. Examples of Exercise: Show pictures or demonstrations of different exercises such as running, jumping, and stretching.

Meaning of Exercise 

Exercise is the act of moving your body to make it strong and healthy. It helps your muscles and bones become stronger and keeps your heart and lungs healthy.

Importance of Exercise

1. Makes your body strong and healthy.
2. Helps your muscles and bones become stronger.
3. Keeps your heart and lungs healthy.
4. Gives you more energy to play and do activities.
5. Helps you sleep better at night.
6. Makes you feel happy and less stressed.
7. Improves your balance and coordination.
8. Helps you focus better in school.
9. Keeps your body at a healthy weight.
10. Makes you feel proud of yourself for being active.

Evaluation

1. Exercise helps make your body __________. a) Stronger b) Weaker c) Heavier d) Taller
2. Exercise is the act of moving your body to make it __________. a) Happy b) Sad c) Strong d) Lazy
3. Exercise helps your muscles and bones become __________. a) Weaker b) Stronger c) Smaller d) Sadder
4. Exercise keeps your heart and __________ healthy. a) Stomach b) Lungs c) Brain d) Feet
5. Exercise gives you more __________ to play and do activities. a) Time b) Energy c) Money d) Food
6. Exercise helps you sleep better at __________. a) School b) Night c) Day d) Home
7. Exercise makes you feel __________ and less stressed. a) Sad b) Happy c) Angry d) Bored
8. Exercise improves your balance and __________. a) Strength b) Coordination c) Size d) Weight
9. Exercise helps you focus better in __________. a) School b) Home c) Park d) Bed
10. Exercise keeps your body at a healthy __________. a) Weight b) Height c) Width d) Length
11. Exercise makes you feel __________ of yourself for being active. a) Proud b) Ashamed c) Sad d) Bored
12. Exercise is good for your __________ health. a) Physical b) Emotional c) Mental d) All of the above
13. Exercise helps you grow __________ and healthier. a) Older b) Stronger c) Weaker d) Smaller
14. Exercise can be __________, like playing outside. a) Fun b) Boring c) Tiring d) Difficult
15. Exercise is important for staying __________. a) Healthy b) Sick c) Tired d) Lazy

Presentation:

• Step 1: (Revision) Review the previous topic of personal hygiene and ask students to recall some activities that keep them healthy.
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• Step 2: (Introduction) Introduce the new topic of exercise, explaining its meaning and importance for our health.
• Step 3: (Teacher’s Activities) Present examples of different exercises and discuss their benefits with the students.
• Step 4: (Learners Activities) Engage students in a discussion about why exercise is important and how it makes them feel.
• Step 5: (Assessment) Ask students to demonstrate simple exercises and explain why they are good for their bodies.
• Step 6: (Evaluation Questions) Pose questions related to the topic and assess students’ understanding.
• Step 7: (Conclusion) Summarize the lesson and encourage students to stay active and healthy by exercising regularly.

Assessment:

• Observing students’ participation in class discussions.
• Reviewing students’ responses to questions about the benefits of exercise.
• Assessing students’ ability to demonstrate simple exercises and explain their importance.

 Evaluation :

1. What is exercise?
2. Why is exercise important for our bodies?
3. Name one benefit of exercise.
4. What does exercise help us become?
5. Can you name one activity that is considered exercise?
6. How does exercise make you feel?
7. Why do we need to stay active?
8. Can you demonstrate a simple exercise?
9. What are some examples of exercises you can do at home?
10. How often should we exercise to stay healthy?

Conclusion:
In conclusion, exercise is important for keeping our bodies healthy and strong. By staying active and engaging in regular physical activity, we can improve our overall well-being and lead happier, healthier lives. Keep moving and have fun exercising!