Readiness Test and Revision Physical and Health Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Physical and Health Education Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes

Week: 1
Class: Primary 5
Age: 9 years
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Term: First Term
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Readiness Test and Revision
Sub-topic: Introduction and Assessment of Previous Knowledge

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

1. Recall key concepts from previous classes.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic physical and health education topics.
3. Identify areas where they need improvement.
4. Express readiness for new topics in Physical and Health Education.

Keywords: Readiness, Revision, Key Concepts, Assessment

Set Induction:

• The teacher will begin the lesson by asking pupils to share what they remember from last term’s Physical and Health Education lessons.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils have basic knowledge of Physical and Health Education from previous terms.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with key terms from last term.
• A list of revision questions.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils will connect the knowledge they gained from previous classes with what they will learn in this term.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Chalkboard
• Markers

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Physical and Health Education textbooks for Primary 4

Instructional Materials:

• Chalkboard
• Markers
• Revision questions handouts

Content

Revision Overview:

1. Warm-up Questions:
   • Simple questions about key concepts covered last term, such as the importance of exercise and personal hygiene.
2. Discussion of Key Topics:
   • Pupils will discuss topics like types of exercises, good posture, and the importance of rest.
3. Assessment Questions:
   • Use flashcards to ask pupils questions about last term’s lessons to gauge their understanding.

Key Concepts to Review:

• Importance of physical activities.
• Basic hygiene practices.
• Safety rules in physical activities.
• Understanding of teamwork in sports.

Questions

1. Physical exercise helps to improve our __________.
   • a) strength
   • b) weakness
   • c) laziness
   • d) sickness
2. Good __________ is important for our health.
   • a) exercise
   • b) posture
   • c) food
   • d) play
3. We should always __________ before exercising.
   • a) eat
   • b) sleep
   • c) warm-up
   • d) run
4. __________ helps in building strong muscles.
   • a) Rest
   • b) Exercise
   • c) Eating
   • d) Reading
5. Personal __________ is key to preventing diseases.
   • a) exercise
   • b) safety
   • c) hygiene
   • d) food
6. __________ is important after exercise to relax the muscles.
   • a) Running
   • b) Cooling down
   • c) Jumping
   • d) Warming up
7. A good posture helps prevent __________.
   • a) back pain
   • b) sickness
   • c) weakness
   • d) headaches
8. __________ is an example of a physical activity.
   • a) Sleeping
   • b) Sitting
   • c) Running
   • d) Eating
9. Teamwork in sports teaches us __________.
   • a) selfishness
   • b) cooperation
   • c) laziness
   • d) silence
10. __________ is not a physical activity.
    • a) Playing football
    • b) Walking
    • c) Reading
    • d) Skipping
11. Safety rules help prevent __________ during physical activities.
    • a) enjoyment
    • b) injuries
    • c) learning
    • d) exercise
12. __________ is important for recovery after exercise.
    • a) Rest
    • b) Running
    • c) Talking
    • d) Standing
13. __________ is necessary for good health.
    • a) Posture
    • b) Rest
    • c) Eating junk food
    • d) Laziness
14. Before starting any exercise, we should check our __________.
    • a) strength
    • b) temperature
    • c) fitness level
    • d) books
15. __________ helps in keeping our body fit and strong.
    • a) Watching TV
    • b) Playing video games
    • c) Exercising
    • d) Sleeping

Class Activity Discussion

1. Why do we need to revise previous lessons?
   • To refresh our memory and prepare for new topics.
2. What is the importance of exercise?
   • Exercise helps to keep our body fit and strong.
3. How does good posture affect our health?
   • Good posture prevents back pain and other related issues.
4. Why is personal hygiene important?
   • It helps to prevent diseases and keeps us healthy.
5. What is a readiness test?
   • A test to see how much we remember from what we’ve learned before.
6. What should we do before starting exercise?
   • We should warm up to prepare our muscles.
7. Why is teamwork important in sports?
   • It teaches us cooperation and how to work with others.
8. How does rest help after exercise?
   • Rest helps our muscles recover and prevents injuries.
9. What are safety rules in physical activities?
   • Rules that help prevent injuries and keep us safe.
10. Why do we need to revise key concepts?
    • To ensure we understand them and are ready for new lessons.
11. How often should we exercise?
    • Regularly, at least a few times a week.
12. What should we do if we feel tired during exercise?
    • Take a break and rest.
13. What is the role of a warm-up before exercise?
    • It prepares the body for physical activity.
14. Why is cooling down important after exercise?
    • It helps relax the muscles and prevent stiffness.
15. What should we focus on during revision?
    • Key concepts and areas where we need improvement.

Presentation

Step 1:

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher revises the key topics from the previous term, asking pupils questions to assess their recall.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils answer questions and discuss what they remember.

Step 2:

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher introduces the readiness test, explaining its purpose and importance.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen and ask questions to clarify any doubts.

Step 3:

• Teacher’s Activities: The teacher conducts the readiness test and notes areas where pupils need improvement.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils participate in the test and later discuss their answers.

Assessment

• The teacher asks pupils to complete a short readiness test based on the revision.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the importance of exercise?
2. Name one good hygiene practice.
3. Why should we warm up before exercising?
4. What does good posture help to prevent?
5. Mention one safety rule during physical activities.
6. Why is teamwork important in sports?
7. What should you do after exercising?
8. How often should you exercise?
9. Why do we need to revise our previous lessons?
10. What does rest do after exercise?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark the readiness test and provides feedback to pupils, highlighting areas of strength and those needing improvement.

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