Types of Exercise with Demonstration Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Home Economics Lesson Plan

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 7 years

Topic: Types of Exercise with Demonstration

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify different types of exercises.
2. Demonstrate basic exercises.
3. Explain the benefits of each exercise.

Keywords

• Exercise
• Demonstration
• Types of Exercise

Set Induction
The teacher will start by asking the pupils to stand up and stretch, then discuss how it feels to move their bodies.

Entry Behaviour
Pupils have basic knowledge of exercises from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different exercises
• Space for physical demonstration
• Music for rhythm and movement

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind the pupils about the importance of exercises and how it keeps us healthy and strong.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Communication
• Physical coordination

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of various exercises
• Music player

Content
Explanation of the Topic: Types of Exercises with Demonstration

1. Types of Exercises
   • Stretching: Activities that make your body flexible.
   • Cardio: Exercises that make your heart beat faster (e.g., running, jumping jacks).
   • Strength: Activities that make your muscles strong (e.g., push-ups, squats).
2. Demonstration of Exercises
   • Stretching: Teacher demonstrates arm and leg stretches.
   • Cardio: Teacher demonstrates running in place and jumping jacks.
   • Strength: Teacher demonstrates push-ups and squats.
3. Benefits of Each Exercise
   • Stretching: Improves flexibility and reduces muscle tension.
   • Cardio: Strengthens the heart and lungs, increases energy.
   • Strength: Builds strong muscles and bones.

Examples:

• Stretching: Arm circles, touching toes.
• Cardio: Running in place, jumping jacks.
• Strength: Push-ups, squats.

Questions

1. Stretching helps to make your body __________.
   a) weak
   b) flexible
   c) tired
   d) slow
2. Running is a type of __________ exercise.
   a) stretching
   b) cardio
   c) strength
   d) sleeping
3. Push-ups help to build strong __________.
   a) toys
   b) books
   c) muscles
   d) shoes
4. Jumping jacks are good for the __________.
   a) heart
   b) eyes
   c) ears
   d) hair
5. Touching your toes is a __________ exercise.
   a) strength
   b) cardio
   c) sleeping
   d) stretching
6. Squats help to strengthen your __________.
   a) legs
   b) arms
   c) toys
   d) books
7. Cardio exercises make your heart beat __________.
   a) slower
   b) faster
   c) softer
   d) weaker
8. Arm circles are a type of __________.
   a) stretching
   b) cardio
   c) strength
   d) sleeping
9. Exercises are good for our __________.
   a) toys
   b) health
   c) books
   d) clothes
10. We should do exercises __________.
    a) never
    b) sometimes
    c) regularly
    d) rarely

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is stretching?
   Stretching is an exercise that makes your body flexible.
2. What type of exercise is running?
   Running is a cardio exercise.
3. Why are push-ups good for you?
   Push-ups help to build strong muscles.
4. What are jumping jacks?
   Jumping jacks are a type of cardio exercise.
5. How does touching your toes help your body?
   It helps to improve flexibility.
6. What do squats strengthen?
   Squats strengthen your legs.
7. What is the benefit of cardio exercises?
   They strengthen the heart and lungs.
8. What are arm circles good for?
   They are good for stretching your arms.
9. Why should we exercise regularly?
   To stay healthy and strong.
10. Can you name three types of exercises?
    Stretching, cardio, and strength exercises.

Presentation

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was the benefits of exercises.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: Types of Exercises with Demonstration.

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

Teacher’s Activities

• Ask pupils to stand up and stretch.
• Show pictures and demonstrate each type of exercise.
• Encourage pupils to participate in the demonstrations.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in stretching exercises.
• Watch and follow the teacher’s demonstrations.
• Practice the exercises with guidance.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss and demonstrate the types of exercises.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is stretching?
2. Name one example of a cardio exercise.
3. Why are squats good for you?
4. How do jumping jacks help your body?
5. What does touching your toes improve?
6. Name two strength exercises.
7. Why is cardio important?
8. What is an example of a stretching exercise?
9. How often should we exercise?
10. What are the benefits of doing exercises?

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

More Useful Links

• Basic Home Economics Concepts Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Meaning and Advantages of Exercises Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2