Movement of the Body Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 7 years
Topic: Movement of the Body
Sub-topic: Types of Movement
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain what movement is.
2. Identify different kinds of movement.
3. Demonstrate the correct movement pattern.

Keywords

• Movement
• Pattern
• Types

Set Induction

The teacher will ask the pupils to stand up and stretch their arms and legs. This will grab their attention and prepare them for the lesson on body movement.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are aware that they can move their bodies in different ways.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Charts showing different types of movement.
• Videos or animations of body movements.
• Pictures of people performing various movements.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils to share how they move in their daily activities, like walking to school or playing games.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Critical Thinking
• Physical Coordination

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Physical Education Textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Charts
• Flashcards
• Videos/animations

Content

1. Explain Movement: Movement is the act of changing the position of the body or a part of the body.
2. Identify Different Kinds of Movement:
   • Walking
   • Running
   • Jumping
   • Skipping
   • Dancing
3. Demonstrate Correct Movement Patterns:
   • Show how to walk properly.
   • Show how to run safely.
   • Demonstrate jumping with balance.
   • Show how to skip.
   • Demonstrate simple dance steps.

Questions

1. Movement is the act of changing the _______ of the body. a) Size b) Position c) Color d) Weight
2. _______ is a type of movement where you move fast on foot. a) Walking b) Running c) Skipping d) Sitting
3. When you jump, you leave the _______. a) Air b) Water c) Ground d) Sky
4. Skipping involves jumping over a _______. a) Chair b) Rope c) Table d) Ball
5. Dancing is a movement done to _______. a) Music b) Silence c) Books d) Food
6. Running helps to make our _______ strong. a) Teeth b) Eyes c) Legs d) Ears
7. To jump properly, you need to bend your _______. a) Arms b) Neck c) Legs d) Fingers
8. Skipping can be done with a _______. a) Ball b) Rope c) Stick d) Book
9. Walking is a movement done at a _______ pace. a) Fast b) Slow c) Very fast d) Very slow
10. _______ helps to improve balance and coordination. a) Sleeping b) Eating c) Jumping d) Sitting

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is movement? Movement is changing the position of the body or part of the body.
2. Why is movement important? Movement keeps our bodies healthy and strong.
3. Can you name a type of movement? Walking is a type of movement.
4. How do we run? Running is moving fast on foot.
5. What do we use to skip? We use a rope to skip.
6. Why do we dance? We dance to music for fun and exercise.
7. How do we jump? We bend our legs and push off the ground.
8. What kind of movement helps with balance? Jumping and skipping help with balance.
9. How does running help our body? Running makes our legs strong.
10. Is sitting a type of movement? No, sitting is not a type of movement.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Healthy Eating.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by asking pupils to move their arms and legs and explaining that these are examples of movement.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to demonstrate different kinds of movement they know, such as walking, running, jumping, and skipping. The teacher corrects them as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and videos of different types of movement.
• Demonstrate how to perform each movement correctly.
• Guide pupils in practicing each movement.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about movement.
• Demonstrate different types of movement.
• Practice the movements with the teacher’s guidance.

Assessment

• Observe pupils as they demonstrate different movements.
• Check their understanding through questions and answers.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is movement?
2. Name two types of movement.
3. How do you jump properly?
4. What do you use to skip?
5. Why is running important?
6. Can you show me how to walk?
7. What type of movement do you do when playing a game?
8. How do you dance?
9. What is the difference between walking and running?
10. Why should we practice different movements?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to observe pupils, corrects their movements, and provides feedback.