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:
- Recall the main points from previous lessons on Exercise, Sleep (Bed-time), Disposal of Waste, Compost, Recycling, and Cleanliness (School Uniform).
- 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:
- Exercise means _____ our bodies to stay healthy and strong.
a) sleeping
b) moving
c) eating
d) sitting - 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 - Compost is used as _____.
a) food
b) a toy
c) a fertilizer
d) water - We can recycle _____.
a) water
b) sand
c) books
d) air - Cleanliness means keeping ourselves and our surroundings _____.
a) dirty
b) clean
c) noisy
d) busy - We wash our school uniform with _____.
a) food
b) soap and water
c) sand
d) toys - Proper waste disposal prevents _____.
a) bad odor and diseases
b) happiness
c) fun
d) games - Fruit scraps can be used to make _____.
a) toys
b) compost
c) clothes
d) cars - Rinsing helps to remove _____.
a) dirt
b) soap
c) leaves
d) water - Recycling helps to _____.
a) create more waste
b) save resources
c) make a mess
d) use more energy - Before going to bed, we should _____.
a) eat candy
b) brush our teeth
c) run around
d) watch TV - Solid waste includes items like _____.
a) water
b) paper
c) air
d) smoke - We hang our uniform to _____.
a) wash again
b) dry
c) iron
d) fold - Ironing the uniform helps to remove _____.
a) soap
b) water
c) wrinkles
d) buttons - Recycling is turning waste materials into _____.
a) food
b) new products
c) toys
d) water
Short Answer Questions
- What does exercise help us do?
- Why is it important to go to bed at the right time?
- What can we make from fruit and vegetable scraps?
- Name one thing we should do before going to bed.
- How can we recycle plastic bottles?
Theory Questions
- Explain the importance of proper waste disposal.
- Describe the steps to take care of a school uniform.
- Why is cleanliness important for our health?
- What are the benefits of composting for the environment?
- How does recycling help save resources?
Class Activity Discussion:
- Q: What is exercise?
A: Exercise is moving our bodies to stay healthy and strong. - Q: Why do we need to sleep at night?
A: Sleep helps our bodies and minds rest and grow. - Q: What is compost used for?
A: Compost is used as a fertilizer to help plants grow. - Q: How do we recycle waste materials?
A: We collect waste separately and reuse items to make new products. - Q: What should we do before going to bed?
A: We should brush our teeth and read a bedtime story. - Q: What are examples of solid waste?
A: Examples of solid waste are paper, cans, and plastic bottles. - Q: How do we dispose of animal waste properly?
A: We bury it inside the ground to prevent bad odor and diseases. - Q: Why is it important to keep our school uniform clean?
A: It helps us look neat and prevents germs. - Q: What does ironing do to a uniform?
A: Ironing removes wrinkles and makes the uniform look neat. - 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. - Q: What can we do with old books?
A: We can recycle them to make new paper products. - Q: Can we recycle plastic bottles?
A: Yes, plastic bottles can be recycled to make new plastic items. - Q: What should we do with metal cans?
A: We should recycle them to make new metal products. - Q: How does recycling help the environment?
A: Recycling reduces the amount of waste and saves natural resources. - 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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