First Term Mid Term Test Health Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: Week 6
Topic: Review of Health Habits
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Recap and demonstrate personal hygiene practices.
- Recall and identify different body parts and their functions.
- Review hair care routines and tools.
- Discuss the functions and types of legs and their care.
Key words: Personal hygiene, body parts, hair care, legs, functions, types, tools, care.
Entry Behaviour:
- Display visuals or props related to personal hygiene, body parts, hair care, and legs.
- Ask students to recall activities and discussions from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Visual aids (posters, pictures, charts)
- Model of body parts
- Hair care tools (comb, shampoo bottle, hairdryer toy)
- Leg models or pictures
- Storybooks or videos related to health habits
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Review discussions on washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing, body parts, hair care, and legs.
- Connect the importance of these habits to overall health and well-being.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Memory recall
- Observational skills (identifying body parts and tools)
- Vocabulary development (health-related terms)
Instructional Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Health Habits
- Health Habits reference books
- Visual aids for each topic covered
- Storybooks or videos on health habits
Content
Content:
Brief revision notes on the topics treated this term so far:
- Personal Hygiene: We learned about washing hands, brushing teeth, and taking baths to stay clean and healthy.
- Body Parts: We explored different body parts like eyes, nose, ears, mouth, hands, and legs, and discussed their functions.
- Hair Care: We talked about the importance of keeping our hair clean and neat, and we learned about tools like combs, shampoo, and hair dryers.
- Legs: We discovered the functions of legs, different types such as normal, knock-knees, and bow legs, and why it’s essential to take care of our legs.
- Why is washing hands important?
- Washing hands keeps germs away and helps us stay healthy.
- What tools do we use for hair care?
- We use combs, shampoo, and hair dryers to keep our hair clean and neat.
- How do we keep our teeth healthy?
- We keep our teeth healthy by brushing them twice a day.
- What are some body parts we learned about?
- We learned about eyes, nose, ears, mouth, hands, and legs and their functions.
- Why should we take baths regularly?
- Taking baths helps us stay clean and fresh.
- What activities can we do with our legs?
- We can walk, run, jump, dance, and play games with our legs.
- How do we protect our eyes?
- We protect our eyes by not rubbing them too hard and wearing sunglasses in bright sunlight.
- What is the importance of eating healthy foods?
- Eating healthy foods helps us grow strong and gives us energy to play and learn.
- Why should we listen carefully?
- Listening carefully helps us understand instructions and learn new things.
- What should we do if we feel sick?
- We should tell an adult or go to the doctor for help and rest if we feel sick.
Evaluation :
- What should we use to brush our teeth? a) Hairbrush
b) Toothbrush
c) Comb
d) Spoon - How many times a day should we brush our teeth? a) Once
b) Twice
c) Thrice
d) Never - Why is washing hands important before eating? a) To make hands cold
b) To keep germs away
c) To color hands
d) To dry hands - What should we use to wash our hands? a) Water only
b) Soap and water
c) Oil
d) Sand - What tool helps us comb our hair smoothly? a) Toothbrush
b) Comb
c) Fork
d) Spoon - Why should we wear sunscreen on sunny days? a) To make skin cold
b) To protect skin from the sun
c) To color skin
d) To sleep outside - What is the importance of eating fruits and vegetables? a) To grow tall
b) To have strong teeth
c) To stay healthy and strong
d) To become a superhero - What activity helps us keep our legs strong? a) Sitting all day
b) Running and jumping
c) Sleeping
d) Watching TV - What should we do after playing outside? a) Sleep immediately
b) Wash hands and feet
c) Eat snacks
d) Skip dinner - Why is it important to listen carefully in class? a) To get in trouble
b) To learn new things
c) To eat snacks
d) To sleep - What should we do if we feel sick? a) Tell a friend
b) Tell an adult or go to the doctor
c) Play more games
d) Hide - How do we protect our eyes from harm? a) Rub them hard
b) Wear sunglasses in bright sunlight
c) Sleep with eyes open
d) Close eyes all day - Why should we take baths regularly? a) To make clothes dirty
b) To stay clean and fresh
c) To color skin
d) To eat snacks - What helps us breathe? a) Eyes
b) Nose
c) Mouth
d) Ears - What should we do before eating food? a) Dance
b) Wash hands
c) Watch TV
d) Sleep
Presentation:
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topics
- The teacher revises personal hygiene practices, body parts, hair care routines, and types of legs discussed in previous weeks.
- Use visuals and props to reinforce learning (e.g., demonstrate handwashing, point to body parts, show hair care tools).
Step 2: Introduction of Review Topic
- Introduce the topic of reviewing health habits learned so far in the term.
- Discuss the importance of each habit for staying healthy and strong.
Step 3: Interactive Discussion and Activities
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Lead discussions on each topic, highlighting key points and practices.
- Use questions to engage students and assess understanding.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in identifying body parts and their functions.
- Demonstrate basic hair care routines using props.
- Discuss the importance of caring for legs and staying active.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation and responses during discussions and activities.
- Use questioning techniques to assess knowledge retention.
Ten Evaluation Questions Related to the Topics:
- How do we keep our hands clean?
- Name three body parts we have learned about and their functions.
- What tools do we use for hair care?
- What are the types of legs we discussed?
- Why is it important to take care of our legs?
- Describe how to brush teeth properly.
- What activities can we do to keep our bodies healthy?
- How do we identify unhealthy foods?
- Why should we listen carefully in class?
- What should we do if we feel sick?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to assess students’ understanding and participation.
- Summarize key points and reinforce the importance of health habits for overall well-being.