Understanding Different Body Parts – Legs Health Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: Week 5
Topic: Understanding Different Body Parts – Legs
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Identify the functions of legs.
2. Recognize different types of legs (normal, knock-knees, bow legs).
3. Understand the importance of taking care of legs.

Key words: Legs, functions, types, normal, knock-knees, bow legs, importance, care.

Entry Behaviour:

• Show pictures of legs and ask pupils to identify and describe them.
• Review previous lessons on body parts and their functions.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different legs
• Chart showing normal, knock-knees, and bow legs
• Songs and rhymes related to legs
• Drawing materials (paper, crayons)
• Dolls or mannequins with legs

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss previous lessons on body parts and their functions.
• Relate everyday activities like walking, running, and playing to the use of legs.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Body awareness
• Fine motor skills (drawing, coloring)

Instructional Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Health Habits
• Health Habits reference books
• Leg models or visuals
• Songs and rhymes related to legs

Content:

1. Functions of Legs:
   • Walking 🚶‍♂️
   • Running 🏃‍♀️
   • Jumping 🤸‍♂️
   • Dancing 💃
   • Swimming 🏊‍♂️
   • Playing football ⚽
   • Driving 🚗
2. Types of Legs: a. Normal legs: Straight and aligned properly. b. Knock-knees: Legs bend inward, touching at the knees. c. Bow legs: Legs bend outward, creating a curve.

Songs and Rhymes Examples: a. “Kicking the ball, I do like this I do like that, And I pass it to you.” ⚽ b. “If I call your name, Come and dance…” 💃 c. “This is the way I run to school 3x, Early in the morning.” 🏫

Activity:

• Guide pupils to draw and identify the types of legs from a chart or visual aid.

Understanding our legs helps us do many fun activities and stay active! 🌟

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What can legs help us do?
   • Legs help us walk, run, jump, dance, and play sports like football.
2. What are the types of legs?
   • There are normal legs, knock-knees, and bow legs.
3. How do normal legs look?
   • Normal legs are straight and aligned properly.
4. What are knock-knees?
   • Knock-knees are legs that bend inward, touching at the knees.
5. What are bow legs?
   • Bow legs are legs that bend outward, creating a curve.
6. What activities can we do with our legs?
   • We can kick a ball, dance, run to school, and jump with our legs.
7. How do we use our legs when playing football?
   • We use our legs to kick the ball and run on the field.
8. Can we drive with our legs?
   • No, we use our hands to drive, not our legs.
9. Why is it important to have strong legs?
   • Strong legs help us move easily and play without getting tired quickly.
10. What should we do if we have problems with our legs?
    • We should tell an adult or go to the doctor for help.

Evaluation :

1. What can legs help us do? a) Eat food b) Walk, run, jump c) Sleep all day d) Fly in the sky
2. What are the types of legs? a) Normal, strange b) Big, small c) Normal, knock-knees, bow legs d) Long, short, curly
3. How do normal legs look? a) Bent b) Straight c) Blue d) Round
4. What are knock-knees? a) Legs that bend outward b) Legs that bend inward c) Legs that fly d) Legs that sleep
5. What are bow legs? a) Legs that bend inward b) Legs that bend outward c) Legs that dance d) Legs that swim
6. What activities can we do with our legs? a) Swim in the sky b) Jump, run, kick a ball c) Sing loudly d) Hide under the bed
7. How do we use our legs when playing football? a) We use them to eat b) We use them to kick the ball c) We use them to sleep d) We use them to read books
8. Can we drive with our legs? a) Yes b) No, we use our hands c) No, we use our heads d) No, we use our ears
9. Why is it important to have strong legs? a) To fly in the sky b) To move easily and play c) To sleep all day d) To eat snacks
10. What should we do if we have problems with our legs? a) Tell an adult or go to the doctor b) Dance all day c) Eat more snacks d) Hide under the table
11. Can legs help us dance? a) Yes b) No, legs cannot dance c) Only on Sundays d) Only in the night
12. What do we use to run faster? a) Hands b) Legs c) Eyes d) Ears
13. How do we walk on the road? a) Backwards b) Sideways c) Straight d) Upside down
14. How do we climb stairs? a) Jumping b) Crawling c) Using legs one step at a time d) Flying
15. What do we wear on our legs to protect them? a) Gloves b) Hats c) Socks and shoes d) Scarves

Presentation:

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic on Hair Care Tools and Practices Health Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the new topic of understanding legs, their functions, and types.
• Show pictures and models of different legs (normal, knock-knees, bow legs).

Step 3:

• The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions about legs and their functions.
• Correct any misconceptions and emphasize the importance of taking care of our legs.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and models of legs, asking questions to engage pupils.
• Explain the functions of legs and demonstrate differences in types of legs.
• Guide pupils in drawing and coloring different types of legs.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and describe the functions of legs.
• Draw and color different types of legs from the chart or visuals provided.
• Participate in songs and rhymes related to legs.

Assessment:

• Observe participation and understanding during activities and discussions.
• Ask simple questions related to legs and their functions during group interactions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are the functions of legs?
2. Name three types of legs.
3. How do knock-knees look?
4. Why is it important to take care of our legs?
5. What can we do with our legs?
6. How do we use legs when playing football?
7. Can we drive using our legs?
8. What should we do if we have leg problems?
9. How do we climb stairs?
10. Why should we wear socks and shoes?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to observe and mark pupils’ understanding.
• Recap key points about legs, their functions, types, and the importance of leg care.