Gender Issues in Child Care – Games Play Civic Education Kindergarten (Age 5) First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan for Kindergarten Civic Education
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Topic: Gender Issues in Child Care – Games
Duration: 40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of games.
- Outline functions of games in our society.
- Identify different kinds of games irrespective of gender.
- Mention some local games in the community.
- Mention some modern games.
Learning Activities:
- Pupils discuss the meaning of games.
- Pupils outline the functions of games in our society.
- Pupils identify different kinds of games irrespective of gender.
- Pupils as a class mention some local and modern games.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Collaboration and Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Citizenship
Learning Resources:
- Audio-visual resources
- Picture books
- Charts
- Web resources (e.g., video clips from YouTube)
Lesson Plan Presentation
Set Induction:
- Start with a simple and fun game to engage the pupils (e.g., “Simon Says”).
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils are familiar with playing games and doing activities together.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Pupils play games with their friends and family.
Instructional Materials:
- Picture books showing different games
- Charts with images of local and modern games
- Video clips from YouTube
Content:
- Meaning of Games:
- Games are activities we do for fun and to learn new things.
- Examples: Running, playing with toys, board games, video games.
- Functions of Games in Our Society:
- Games help us learn and practice skills.
- Games teach us to work together and solve problems.
- Games make us happy and help us make friends.
- Different Kinds of Games:
- Local Games: “Buwe,” “Tenten,” “Bojuboju.”
- Modern Games: Ludo, P52, Puzzle, Temple Run, Magic Tiles.
Learning Activities:
- Discussion on Games:
- Pupils talk about what games they know and play.
- Outlining Functions of Games:
- Pupils list why games are important in our lives.
- Identifying Different Kinds of Games:
- Pupils in groups identify and discuss different games irrespective of gender.
- Local and Modern Games:
- Pupils mention local games like “Buwe,” “Tenten,” “Bojuboju.”
- Pupils mention modern games like Ludo, P52, Puzzle, Temple Run, Magic Tiles.
Presentation Steps:
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- The teacher revises the previous topic which was “My Family”.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher introduces the new topic “Gender Issues in Child Care – Games” using picture books and charts.
Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions
- The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on games.
- The teacher guides and corrects the pupils as they discuss.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show video clips about different games.
- Lead a group activity where pupils play a simple game.
- Facilitate group discussions on the functions of games.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the group play activity.
- Identify and discuss different games.
- Share their ideas and listen to others.
Assessment:
- What is a game?
- Why do we play games?
- Name one local game.
- Name one modern game.
- Can boys and girls play the same games?
- Why are games fun?
- Name one function of games in our society.
- How do games help us learn?
- What do we need to play games?
- How do games help us make friends?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work.
- The teacher praises and corrects where necessary.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does “game” mean?
- Name one thing we need to play a game.
- Why do we play games?
- Name a local game.
- Name a modern game.
- Can you play games with your friends?
- Why do we need games?
- How do games help us?
- What is one difference between local and modern games?
- How do you feel when you play games?