My Body Parts Basic Science and Technology Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan for Kindergarten

Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Kindergarten
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: My Body Parts
Sub-topic: Naming and Caring for Body Parts
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Name parts of the body (e.g., head, ears, nose, eyes, arms).
2. Explain why we need to care for our bodies.

Key Words

• Body parts
• Care
• Head
• Ears
• Nose
• Eyes
• Arms

Set Induction

Start with a fun song or rhyme about body parts to engage the children and capture their attention.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils know basic songs and can follow along with simple actions.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Charts of body parts
• Video clips about body parts
• Crayons and paper for drawing

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss daily activities like brushing teeth, washing hands, and why they are important.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and collaboration
• Personal development

Learning Materials

• Audio-Visual Resources
• Charts and video clips

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials

• Video clips on body parts
• Crayons and paper
• Charts showing body parts

Content

Explanation of Body Parts:

1. Head: For thinking and containing the brain.
2. Eyes: For seeing.
3. Ears: For hearing.
4. Nose: For smelling.
5. Mouth: For eating and talking.
6. Arms: For lifting and holding things.
7. Legs: For walking and running.

Explanation on Caring for the Body:

1. Washing Hands: To remove germs and stay healthy.
2. Brushing Teeth: To keep teeth clean and prevent cavities.
3. Bathing: To keep the body clean and fresh.
4. Eating Healthy Food: To grow strong and healthy.

Objective Questions

1. We use our ______ to see. a) Nose b) Eyes c) Ears d) Mouth
2. We use our ______ to hear. a) Ears b) Eyes c) Nose d) Mouth
3. We use our ______ to smell. a) Nose b) Eyes c) Ears d) Mouth
4. We use our ______ to eat. a) Nose b) Eyes c) Mouth d) Ears
5. We use our ______ to hold things. a) Legs b) Arms c) Nose d) Ears
6. We use our ______ to walk. a) Arms b) Eyes c) Legs d) Mouth
7. We wash our hands to remove ______. a) Germs b) Food c) Dirt d) Soap
8. We brush our teeth to prevent ______. a) Colds b) Cavities c) Headaches d) Fevers
9. We need to bathe to keep our body ______. a) Clean b) Warm c) Cool d) Dry
10. Eating healthy food helps us grow ______. a) Tall b) Strong c) Thin d) Short

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What do we use our eyes for?
   • For seeing.
2. Why do we brush our teeth?
   • To keep them clean and prevent cavities.
3. What part of the body do we use to smell?
   • The nose.
4. Why do we need to wash our hands?
   • To remove germs and stay healthy.
5. What do we use our ears for?
   • For hearing.
6. Why is bathing important?
   • To keep the body clean and fresh.
7. What do we use our arms for?
   • For lifting and holding things.
8. What helps us to walk and run?
   • Our legs.
9. What should we eat to grow strong?
   • Healthy food.
10. What do we use our mouth for?
    • For eating and talking.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• The teacher revises the previous topic: “Simple Machines.”

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• The teacher introduces body parts using a chart and a song about body parts.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions

• The teacher allows the pupils to name body parts and touch them as the teacher points to them on the chart.

Teacher’s Activities

• Sing songs and rhymes on body parts.
• Show video clips about body parts.
• Demonstrate touching body parts.
• Guide pupils in drawing and labeling body parts.

Learners’ Activities

• Sing along and touch body parts as demonstrated.
• Watch video clips.
• Draw each other and point to body parts.
• Explain why we need to care for our bodies.

Assessment

• Pupils answer fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils draw and label body parts in pairs.

Evaluation Questions

1. What do we use our eyes for?
2. Why do we need to wash our hands?
3. What part of the body helps us hear?
4. How does eating healthy food help us?
5. What do we use our legs for?
6. Why do we brush our teeth?
7. What do we use our arms for?
8. What helps us to smell things?
9. Why is it important to bathe?
10. What do we use our mouth for?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark the drawings and provide feedback. The teacher ensures pupils understand the importance of each body part and how to care for it.

More Useful Links:

• Simple Machines Basic Science and Technology Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1