Fun Times: Exploring Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Activities Physical and Health Education JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education – Week 1
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 12-13 years
Topic: Recreational Activities
Sub-topic: Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Activities
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define recreation, leisure, and dance.
- Differentiate between indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
- List examples of indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Keywords: Recreation, Leisure, Dance, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities
Set Induction:
The teacher will start by asking students how they spend their free time and what activities they enjoy doing when they are not in school.
Entry Behavior:
Students are familiar with basic physical activities like running and playing games.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of various recreational activities (both indoor and outdoor)
- Flashcards with the names of different recreational activities
- Chart showing types of recreational activities
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students have engaged in various games and physical activities during recess and physical education classes.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Social skills
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education JSS 2
- Textbooks on Physical and Health Education
Instructional Materials:
- Charts
- Flashcards
- Pictures
Content:
Recreational Activities:
Recreational activities are activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, and fun during leisure time. There are two main types of recreational activities:
- Indoor Recreational Activities:
Activities that are performed inside a building or a closed environment. Examples include:- Dancing
- Chess
- Ayo
- Snake and ladders
- Playing cards
- Watching television
- Squash
- Outdoor Recreational Activities:
Activities that are performed outside or in the open air. Examples include:- Running
- Camping
- Swimming
- Rowing a boat
- Fishing
- Skipping
- Mountaineering
- Horse riding
- Hunting
- Hopscotch
- Partying
- Ten-ten
- Storytelling
- Jogging
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Golf
- Excursion
- Picnicking
- What is recreation?
Recreation refers to activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, and fun during leisure time. - How would you define leisure?
Leisure is the free time that a person has when they are not working or busy with other responsibilities, and can use to relax, have fun, or engage in hobbies. - What is dance?
Dance is a form of physical activity that involves moving the body rhythmically to music, often as a form of expression or social interaction. - Name two indoor recreational activities.
- Chess
- Watching television
- List two outdoor recreational activities.
- Running
- Swimming
- Why is playing cards considered an indoor activity?
Playing cards is considered an indoor activity because it is typically done inside a building, where the environment is controlled and comfortable. - Give two examples of outdoor games.
- Tennis
- Golf
- What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
[This would be a personal answer based on the individual’s preferences.] - How do you differentiate between indoor and outdoor activities?
Indoor activities are performed inside a building or closed environment, while outdoor activities are done outside in the open air. - Mention one reason why outdoor activities are important.
Outdoor activities are important because they help improve physical health and allow people to enjoy nature and fresh air.
Presentation:
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
The teacher will briefly revise any previous related knowledge, such as students’ experiences with different games and activities.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
The teacher will introduce the concept of recreational activities and explain the difference between indoor and outdoor activities.
Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute and Correcting Them as Necessary
Students will be asked to name some activities they do for fun and classify them as indoor or outdoor activities.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Present the different types of recreational activities using pictures and flashcards.
- Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
- Engage students in discussions about their favorite recreational activities.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the discussion by sharing their experiences with recreational activities.
- Classify activities as indoor or outdoor during the activity session.
- Take notes and ask questions for clarification.
Assessment:
- Define the following terms: recreation, leisure, and dance.
- Differentiate between indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
- List five examples each of indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is recreation?
- How would you define leisure?
- What is dance?
- Name two indoor recreational activities.
- List two outdoor recreational activities.
- Why is playing cards considered an indoor activity?
- Give two examples of outdoor games.
- What do you enjoy doing during your free time?
- How do you differentiate between indoor and outdoor activities?
- Mention one reason why outdoor activities are important.
Conclusion:
The teacher will summarize the lesson by highlighting the importance of recreational activities in promoting physical and mental well-being. The students’ assignment will be given.
Assignment:
- List the two types of recreational activities.
- Differentiate between indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
- Define the following terms: recreation, leisure, and dance.