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:
- Ṣàlàyé ohun tí ìmótótó jẹ – Explain what personal hygiene is.
- Ṣafihan bí a ṣe ń tọ́jú ara – Demonstrate personal care practices.
- Kọ orin ìmótótó – Sing a hygiene-related song.
- 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:
- Ìmótótó Ara Ẹni (Personal Hygiene):
- Explain the concept of personal hygiene as keeping the body clean to stay healthy.
- Discuss various personal hygiene practices.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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:
- What is ìmótótó? a. Playing b. Cleaning c. Eating d. Sleeping
- Why do we brush our teeth? a. To clean our teeth b. To sleep c. To play d. To eat
- What do we use to wash our hands? a. Water and soap b. Sand c. Food d. Cloth
- Why is it important to bathe every day? a. To keep the body clean b. To play c. To eat d. To sleep
- 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:
- Q: Kíni ìmótótó jẹ́? A: Ìmótótó túmọ̀ sí ìtójú ara kí a máa ba ara wa lọ́wọ́ ẹ̀gbin àti àrùn.
- Q: Kí ló jẹ́ pé ó yẹ ká máa fọ ọwọ́ wa? A: Kí a lè pa àwọn kòkòrò àrùn run.
- Q: Báwo ni a ṣe máa ń fọ ọwọ́ wa dáadáa? A: A máa ń lo omi àti ọsàn.
- Q: Kíni a ń lo láti fọ ẹnu wa? A: A máa ń lo bíròòsì àti tírójàn.
- 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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