Imitating Sounds and Movements Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 7 years
Topic: Movement of the Body
Sub-topic: Imitating Sounds and Movements
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Imitate sounds and movements made by people and animals.
2. Imitate sounds and movements made by machines.

Keywords

• Imitate
• Sounds
• Movements
• Animals
• Machines

Set Induction

The teacher will start by asking pupils to make the sound of a dog barking and to move like a dog. This will engage them and set the tone for the lesson.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic animal sounds and movements from their environment and media.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of animals and machines
• Audio recordings of animal and machine sounds
• Open space for movement

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how pupils have seen and heard different animals and machines in their daily lives.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Creativity
• Physical coordination

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Physical Education Textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Audio recordings

Content

1. Imitating Animal Sounds and Movements:
   • Dog barking and moving on all fours.
   • Cat meowing and moving gracefully.
   • Bird chirping and flapping arms like wings.
   • Frog croaking and jumping.
   • Elephant trumpeting and using arms like a trunk.
2. Imitating Machine Sounds and Movements:
   • Car engine sound and moving like driving.
   • Airplane sound and spreading arms to fly.
   • Train sound and moving like a train on tracks.
   • Clock ticking and moving hands like clock arms.
   • Washing machine sound and rotating like a drum.

Questions

1. A dog goes _______. a) Meow b) Quack c) Bark d) Moo
2. When a cat moves, it is very _______. a) Slow b) Graceful c) Loud d) Heavy
3. A bird makes a _______ sound. a) Chirping b) Roaring c) Mooing d) Barking
4. A frog _______ and jumps. a) Meows b) Croaks c) Barks d) Mooes
5. An elephant uses its _______ like a trunk. a) Nose b) Ears c) Arms d) Legs
6. A car makes an _______ sound. a) Engine b) Barking c) Mooing d) Chirping
7. An airplane spreads its _______ to fly. a) Legs b) Wings c) Ears d) Arms
8. A train moves on _______. a) Water b) Tracks c) Air d) Grass
9. A clock makes a _______ sound. a) Ticking b) Barking c) Meowing d) Roaring
10. A washing machine _______ like a drum. a) Rotates b) Jumps c) Sits d) Flies

Class Activity Discussion

1. What does a dog sound like? A dog sounds like “bark, bark.”
2. How does a cat move? A cat moves gracefully.
3. What sound does a bird make? A bird makes a chirping sound.
4. How does a frog move? A frog jumps and croaks.
5. What does an elephant sound like? An elephant trumpets.
6. How does a car sound? A car makes an engine sound.
7. What do you do to imitate an airplane? Spread your arms and pretend to fly.
8. How does a train move? A train moves on tracks and makes a “choo-choo” sound.
9. What sound does a clock make? A clock makes a ticking sound.
10. How does a washing machine move? A washing machine rotates like a drum.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Performing Basic Movements.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by playing different animal and machine sounds and demonstrating their movements.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to practice imitating the sounds and movements of different animals and machines. The teacher observes and corrects them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Play audio recordings of animal and machine sounds.
• Demonstrate each sound and movement.
• Guide pupils in practicing the imitations.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the sounds and watch the demonstrations.
• Practice imitating the sounds and movements.
• Participate in activities and games involving imitations.

Assessment

• Observe pupils as they imitate different sounds and movements.
• Ask questions to check their understanding.

Evaluation Questions

1. How does a dog sound?
2. Show me how a cat moves.
3. What sound does a bird make?
4. How does a frog move and sound?
5. How do you imitate an elephant?
6. What sound does a car make?
7. Show me how an airplane moves.
8. How does a train sound and move?
9. What sound does a clock make?
10. How does a washing machine move?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to observe pupils, correct their imitations, and provide feedback.

More Useful Links

• Movement of the Body Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Performing Basic Movements Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Fun Moves: Galloping, Skipping, and Squatting Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3