When to Take Exercise Home Economics Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Home Economics Lesson Plan

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 7 years

Topic: When to Take Exercise

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Explain the best times to take exercise.
2. Describe daily activities that can include exercise.
3. Understand the importance of regular exercise.

Keywords

• Exercise
• Regular
• Time

Set Induction
The teacher will start by asking the pupils what time of day they like to play and why.

Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with different types of exercises from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of people exercising at different times of the day
• A clock or visual time chart

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will remind the pupils about the types of exercises they learned last week.

Embedded Core Skills

• Time management
• Communication
• Observation

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Home Economics textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Pictures and charts showing different times of day
• A clock

Content
Explanation of the Topic: When to Take Exercise

1. Best Times to Exercise
   • Morning: Helps to wake up the body and feel fresh for the day.
   • Afternoon: Good for taking a break and staying active.
   • Evening: Helps to relax and unwind before bedtime.
2. Daily Activities That Include Exercise
   • Walking to school.
   • Playing during break time.
   • Helping with chores at home.
3. Importance of Regular Exercise
   • Keeps our body healthy and strong.
   • Helps us feel energetic.
   • Prevents sickness.

Examples:

• Morning jogs to start the day.
• Playing games during lunch break.
• Doing light exercises in the evening to relax.

Questions

1. Exercise in the __________ helps us wake up and feel fresh.
   a) morning
   b) afternoon
   c) evening
   d) night
2. Playing during break time is a form of __________.
   a) eating
   b) exercise
   c) studying
   d) sleeping
3. Evening exercises help us to __________ before bed.
   a) eat
   b) sleep
   c) relax
   d) study
4. Walking to school is a daily __________.
   a) chore
   b) exercise
   c) play
   d) study
5. Regular exercise keeps our body __________.
   a) weak
   b) sick
   c) healthy
   d) tired
6. We should exercise __________.
   a) never
   b) rarely
   c) sometimes
   d) regularly
7. Helping with chores at home is a form of __________.
   a) exercise
   b) play
   c) sleep
   d) study
8. Exercise in the afternoon is good for __________.
   a) resting
   b) taking a break
   c) eating
   d) sleeping
9. __________ exercises help us feel energetic.
   a) Regular
   b) No
   c) Rare
   d) Infrequent
10. Morning exercises can be a __________.
    a) jog
    b) nap
    c) meal
    d) game

Class Activity Discussion 

1. When is a good time to exercise in the morning?
   Early morning to wake up and feel fresh.
2. Why is it good to exercise in the afternoon?
   It helps to take a break and stay active.
3. Can we exercise in the evening?
   Yes, it helps to relax before bedtime.
4. What are some daily activities that include exercise?
   Walking to school, playing during break time, helping with chores.
5. Why is regular exercise important?
   It keeps us healthy, strong, and prevents sickness.
6. What is one benefit of morning exercise?
   It helps to wake up the body and feel fresh.
7. How does evening exercise help us?
   It helps us relax and unwind before bed.
8. What can we do during break time at school?
   Play games and stay active.
9. How does walking to school help our body?
   It is a form of exercise that keeps us active.
10. Why should we help with chores at home?
    It is a form of exercise that keeps us active and healthy.

Presentation

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was types of exercises with demonstrations.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic: When to Take Exercise.

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 time to play.
• Show pictures and charts of people exercising at different times.
• Explain the best times to exercise and why.

Learners’ Activities

• Share their favorite play times.
• Identify exercises from the pictures and charts.
• Discuss why certain times are good for exercise.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Pupils will discuss and identify good times for exercising.

Evaluation Questions

1. When is a good time to exercise in the morning?
2. Why is afternoon exercise beneficial?
3. What can we do in the evening to relax before bed?
4. Name one daily activity that includes exercise.
5. Why is regular exercise important?
6. How does morning exercise help our body?
7. What is one benefit of playing during break time?
8. How can chores at home be a form of exercise?
9. Why should we exercise regularly?
10. What is one example of an exercise we can do in the morning?

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