Imọtótó Ara Ẹni (Personal Hygiene) Yoruba Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Yoruba Lesson Plan for Primary 1 (Second Period of Week 4)

Subject: Àṣà (Culture)

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 4 (Second Period)

Age: 6 years

Topic: Imọtótó Ara Ẹni (Personal Hygiene)

Sub-topic: Ṣíṣàlàyé àti Ṣafihan Ìtójú Ara

Duration: 40 minutes

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

  1. Ṣàlàyé ohun tí ìmótótó jẹ – Explain what personal hygiene is.
  2. Ṣafihan bí a ṣe ń tọ́jú ara – Demonstrate personal care practices.
  3. Kọ orin ìmótótó – Sing a hygiene-related song.
  4. Dáhùn ìbéèrè abé èkó – Answer questions related to the lesson.

Key Words:

  • Ìmótótó (Hygiene)
  • Ìtójú ara (Personal care)
  • Fọ ọwọ́ (Wash hands)
  • Fọ ẹnu (Brush teeth)
  • Wẹ̀ (Bathe)

Set Induction: The teacher will start by discussing why cleanliness is important.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have basic knowledge of washing hands and brushing teeth.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Pictures of hygiene practices
  • Soap, toothbrush, water

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: Pupils are familiar with daily hygiene practices at home.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Health education
  • Practical demonstration
  • Singing

Learning Materials:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Yoruba Primary 1 textbook

Instructional Materials:

  • Flashcards with pictures of hygiene practices
  • Actual hygiene items (e.g., soap, toothbrush)

Content:

  1. Ìmótótó Ara Ẹni (Personal Hygiene):
    • Explain the concept of personal hygiene as keeping the body clean to stay healthy.
    • Discuss various personal hygiene practices.
  2. Ṣíṣàlàyé àti Ṣafihan Ìtójú Ara (Explaining and Demonstrating Personal Care):
    • Demonstrate how to wash hands properly.
    • Show how to brush teeth effectively.
    • Discuss the importance of bathing regularly.
  3. Kọ Orin Ìmótótó (Sing a Hygiene Song):
    • Teach pupils a simple song about hygiene.
    • Example song:
      • “Fọ ọwọ́ rẹ, Fọ ọwọ́ rẹ, Tí ó bá yẹ́, Yóò dára.”
  4. Dáhùn Ìbéèrè Abé Èkó (Answer Questions Related to the Lesson):
    • Ask pupils questions about the hygiene practices discussed.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on social interaction.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining what personal hygiene is.

Step 3: The teacher demonstrates how to wash hands and brush teeth.

Step 4: The teacher teaches a simple hygiene song and leads the pupils in singing it.

Step 5: The teacher asks the pupils questions to assess their understanding of the lesson.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Explain the concept of personal hygiene.
  • Demonstrate hand washing and teeth brushing.
  • Teach and sing a hygiene song with the pupils.
  • Ask questions to check for understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
  • Participate in the demonstration of hygiene practices.
  • Learn and sing the hygiene song.
  • Answer questions about hygiene.

Assessment:

  1. What is ìmótótó? a. Playing b. Cleaning c. Eating d. Sleeping
  2. Why do we brush our teeth? a. To clean our teeth b. To sleep c. To play d. To eat
  3. What do we use to wash our hands? a. Water and soap b. Sand c. Food d. Cloth
  4. Why is it important to bathe every day? a. To keep the body clean b. To play c. To eat d. To sleep
  5. What song did we learn today? a. A hygiene song b. A play song c. A food song d. A sleep song

Class Activity Discussion:

  1. Q: Kíni ìmótótó jẹ́? A: Ìmótótó túmọ̀ sí ìtójú ara kí a máa ba ara wa lọ́wọ́ ẹ̀gbin àti àrùn.
  2. Q: Kí ló jẹ́ pé ó yẹ ká máa fọ ọwọ́ wa? A: Kí a lè pa àwọn kòkòrò àrùn run.
  3. Q: Báwo ni a ṣe máa ń fọ ọwọ́ wa dáadáa? A: A máa ń lo omi àti ọsàn.
  4. Q: Kíni a ń lo láti fọ ẹnu wa? A: A máa ń lo bíròòsì àti tírójàn.
  5. Q: Kí ló yẹ ká máa ṣe kó ara wa mọ́? A: Wẹ̀ ara wa déédé lojoojúmọ́.

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to ensure all pupils participate and understand the hygiene practices taught.

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