Revision of Health Habits Topics Health Habits Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10 & 11

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Kindergarten

Term: First Term

Week: Week 10 & 11

Age: 5 years

Topic: Revision of Health Habits Topics

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the revision lessons, pupils should be able to:

  1. Recall the main points from previous lessons on Exercise, Sleep (Bed-time), Disposal of Waste, Compost, Recycling, and Cleanliness (School Uniform).
  2. Demonstrate understanding through participation in activities and answering questions.

Set Induction:
Start with a fun, interactive quiz game to refresh their memory on the topics covered.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of all the topics covered in previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Flashcards with key points from each lesson
  • Pictures related to each topic
  • Quiz questions
  • Activity sheets
  • Cleanliness songs

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review each topic briefly, connecting it to the activities and discussions from previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Recall and memory skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills

Instructional Materials:

  • Flashcards
  • Pictures
  • Quiz questions
  • Activity sheets

Content Review

Exercise:

  • Simple meaning: Moving our bodies to stay healthy and strong.
  • Examples: Jogging, stretching, jumping, running, dancing.

Sleep (Bed-time):

  • Simple meaning: Resting our bodies and minds at night.
  • Benefits: Helps us grow, feel rested, and stay healthy.
  • Best bedtime: 8:00pm-6:00am.
  • Pre-sleep activities: Brushing teeth, reading a story.

Disposal of Waste:

  • Simple meaning: Getting rid of things we don’t need anymore.
  • Types: Solid (paper, cans) and Liquid (urine).
  • Importance of proper disposal to prevent bad odor and diseases.

Compost:

  • Simple meaning: Decayed organic material used as fertilizer.
  • Examples: Fruit scraps, vegetable peels, leaves.
  • Importance: Enriches soil and helps plants grow.

Recycling:

  • Simple meaning: Turning waste materials into new products.
  • Examples: Books, metals, plastic products, cans.
  • Methods: Collecting waste separately, reusing items, making new products.

Cleanliness (School Uniform):

  • Simple meaning: Keeping our clothes and ourselves clean and tidy.
  • Steps: Washing, rinsing, drying, ironing, hanging/folding.
  • Health tips: Always look neat and tidy in and out of school.

Evaluation Questions:

  1. Exercise means _____ our bodies to stay healthy and strong.
    a) sleeping
    b) moving
    c) eating
    d) sitting
  2. The best bedtime for children is from _____ to _____.
    a) 9:00pm to 5:00am
    b) 10:00pm to 7:00am
    c) 8:00pm to 6:00am
    d) 6:00pm to 4:00am
  3. Compost is used as _____.
    a) food
    b) a toy
    c) a fertilizer
    d) water
  4. We can recycle _____.
    a) water
    b) sand
    c) books
    d) air
  5. Cleanliness means keeping ourselves and our surroundings _____.
    a) dirty
    b) clean
    c) noisy
    d) busy
  6. We wash our school uniform with _____.
    a) food
    b) soap and water
    c) sand
    d) toys
  7. Proper waste disposal prevents _____.
    a) bad odor and diseases
    b) happiness
    c) fun
    d) games
  8. Fruit scraps can be used to make _____.
    a) toys
    b) compost
    c) clothes
    d) cars
  9. Rinsing helps to remove _____.
    a) dirt
    b) soap
    c) leaves
    d) water
  10. Recycling helps to _____.
    a) create more waste
    b) save resources
    c) make a mess
    d) use more energy
  11. Before going to bed, we should _____.
    a) eat candy
    b) brush our teeth
    c) run around
    d) watch TV
  12. Solid waste includes items like _____.
    a) water
    b) paper
    c) air
    d) smoke
  13. We hang our uniform to _____.
    a) wash again
    b) dry
    c) iron
    d) fold
  14. Ironing the uniform helps to remove _____.
    a) soap
    b) water
    c) wrinkles
    d) buttons
  15. Recycling is turning waste materials into _____.
    a) food
    b) new products
    c) toys
    d) water

Short Answer Questions

  1. What does exercise help us do?
  2. Why is it important to go to bed at the right time?
  3. What can we make from fruit and vegetable scraps?
  4. Name one thing we should do before going to bed.
  5. How can we recycle plastic bottles?

Theory Questions

  1. Explain the importance of proper waste disposal.
  2. Describe the steps to take care of a school uniform.
  3. Why is cleanliness important for our health?
  4. What are the benefits of composting for the environment?
  5. How does recycling help save resources?

Class Activity Discussion:

  1. Q: What is exercise?
    A: Exercise is moving our bodies to stay healthy and strong.
  2. Q: Why do we need to sleep at night?
    A: Sleep helps our bodies and minds rest and grow.
  3. Q: What is compost used for?
    A: Compost is used as a fertilizer to help plants grow.
  4. Q: How do we recycle waste materials?
    A: We collect waste separately and reuse items to make new products.
  5. Q: What should we do before going to bed?
    A: We should brush our teeth and read a bedtime story.
  6. Q: What are examples of solid waste?
    A: Examples of solid waste are paper, cans, and plastic bottles.
  7. Q: How do we dispose of animal waste properly?
    A: We bury it inside the ground to prevent bad odor and diseases.
  8. Q: Why is it important to keep our school uniform clean?
    A: It helps us look neat and prevents germs.
  9. Q: What does ironing do to a uniform?
    A: Ironing removes wrinkles and makes the uniform look neat.
  10. Q: What happens if we don’t rinse the soap out of our uniform?
    A: The uniform will be sticky and might cause skin irritation.
  11. Q: What can we do with old books?
    A: We can recycle them to make new paper products.
  12. Q: Can we recycle plastic bottles?
    A: Yes, plastic bottles can be recycled to make new plastic items.
  13. Q: What should we do with metal cans?
    A: We should recycle them to make new metal products.
  14. Q: How does recycling help the environment?
    A: Recycling reduces the amount of waste and saves natural resources.
  15. Q: Is it important to look neat and tidy in school?
    A: Yes, looking neat and tidy helps us feel good and shows respect for ourselves and others.

Activities for Revision

Day 1: Exercise and Sleep (Bed-time)

  • Review key points
  • Group discussions
  • Recite rhymes about exercise and sleep

Day 2: Disposal of Waste and Compost

  • Review key points
  • Role-play on waste disposal methods
  • Discuss the importance of composting

Day 3: Recycling

  • Review key points
  • Group activities on identifying recyclable materials
  • Create posters on recycling methods

Day 4: Cleanliness (School Uniform)

  • Review key points
  • Demonstrations on cleaning school uniforms
  • Sing cleanliness songs

Day 5: Comprehensive Review

  • Interactive quiz covering all topics
  • Group presentations
  • Reinforce key lessons through activities and songs

Conclusion:
Summarize the key points of all topics and encourage pupils to apply what they have learned in their daily lives.

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