Meaning and Advantages of Exercises Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Home Economics Lesson Plan

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 2

Age: 7 years

Topic: Healthy Living

Sub-topic: Meaning and Advantages of Exercises

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define healthy living.
2. Explain what exercises are.
3. List three advantages of doing exercises.

Keywords

• Healthy living
• Exercise
• Benefits

Set Induction
The teacher will start by asking the pupils if they like to play games and which ones they enjoy the most.

Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with basic physical activities and playing games.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different exercises
• Video clips showing children doing exercises

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind the pupils about the importance of cleanliness and how it helps in staying healthy.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Communication
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures and video clips of exercises

Content
Explanation of the Topic: Healthy Living and Advantages of Exercises

1. Healthy Living
   • Healthy living means taking care of our body by eating good food, staying clean, and exercising.
2. Exercises
   • Exercises are activities we do to make our bodies strong and healthy.
   • Examples of exercises: running, jumping, playing football, skipping.
3. Advantages of Exercises
   • Makes Us Strong: Exercises help to build strong muscles and bones.
   • Keeps Us Healthy: Regular exercises help to prevent sickness.
   • Gives Us Energy: When we exercise, we feel more energetic and can do more things.

Examples:

• Running helps to strengthen our legs and improves our heart health.
• Jumping helps to build strong bones and muscles.

Questions

1. Healthy living means taking care of our __________.
   a) toys
   b) body
   c) books
   d) clothes
2. Exercises are activities that make our bodies __________.
   a) weak
   b) lazy
   c) strong
   d) tired
3. One example of an exercise is __________.
   a) sleeping
   b) eating
   c) running
   d) reading
4. Exercises help to build strong __________.
   a) toys
   b) muscles
   c) books
   d) clothes
5. Regular exercises help to prevent __________.
   a) fun
   b) games
   c) sickness
   d) studying
6. When we exercise, we feel more __________.
   a) tired
   b) energetic
   c) lazy
   d) sleepy
7. Jumping helps to build strong __________.
   a) bones
   b) books
   c) toys
   d) clothes
8. Playing football is an example of __________.
   a) resting
   b) cleaning
   c) exercise
   d) eating
9. To stay healthy, we should __________ regularly.
   a) play
   b) exercise
   c) sleep
   d) read
10. Exercises are good for our __________.
    a) toys
    b) health
    c) books
    d) clothes

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is healthy living?
   Healthy living means taking care of our body by eating good food, staying clean, and exercising.
2. What are exercises?
   Exercises are activities we do to make our bodies strong and healthy.
3. Why is exercise important?
   It helps to keep us strong, healthy, and energetic.
4. Can you name two exercises?
   Running and jumping.
5. What happens when we exercise regularly?
   We feel more energetic and stay healthy.
6. How does running help our body?
   It strengthens our legs and improves our heart health.
7. Why should we exercise?
   To build strong muscles and bones and to prevent sickness.
8. What is one advantage of exercise?
   It makes us strong.
9. What should we do to stay healthy?
   We should exercise regularly.
10. Is playing football an exercise?
    Yes, playing football is an exercise.

Presentation

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was the importance of cleanliness.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: Meaning and Advantages of Exercises.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Ask pupils about their favorite games and activities.
• Show pictures and video clips of different exercises.
• Explain the importance of exercises in simple terms.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about their favorite activities.
• Identify exercises from the pictures and video clips.
• Participate in a simple exercise activity.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss the advantages of exercises.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is healthy living?
2. Name one example of an exercise.
3. Why should we exercise?
4. How does jumping help our body?
5. What happens when we exercise regularly?
6. Name two exercises you can do at home.
7. What is one advantage of exercise?
8. Why is exercise important?
9. How can running help our health?
10. What should we do to stay healthy?

Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.

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