Reasons for Taking Substances Social Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan: Social Studies for Primary 1 Second Term, Week 3

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Subject:

Social Studies

Class:

Primary 1

Term:

Second Term

Week:

3

Age:

5–6 years

Topic:

Reasons for Taking Substances into the Body

Sub-topic:

Importance of Substances to the Body

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define substances.
2. Mention three reasons for taking substances into the body.
3. Identify examples of substances we take into the body.

Keywords:

Substances, Healthy, Body, Food, Water, Medicine

Set Induction:

The teacher will display food items, water, and medicine, asking the pupils why these things are important.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils already eat food and drink water at home.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Pictures of healthy food, water, and medicine.
2. Real food items such as fruits or snacks.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher will ask the pupils what they eat when they are hungry or drink when they are thirsty.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Communication
2. Observation
3. Problem-solving

Reference Books:

1. Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Social Studies
2. Basic Social Studies Textbook for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

1. Pictures of food, water, and medicine
2. Whiteboard and marker

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Content

Definition of Substances

1. Substances are things we take into our body to keep us healthy.
2. They include food, water, and medicine.

Reasons for Taking Substances into the Body

1. To stay healthy and strong: Food helps us grow and have energy.
2. To quench thirst: Water keeps us hydrated.
3. To cure sickness: Medicine helps us get well when we are sick.

Examples of Substances

1. Food: Rice, bread, and fruits.
2. Drinks: Water, milk, and juice.
3. Medicine: Tablets, syrups, and injections.

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Evaluation Questions

Fill in the blanks. Choose the correct answer from the options:

1. Substances are things we take to keep us _____.
   a) Sick
   b) Healthy
   c) Tired
2. We take water to _____ thirst.
   a) Increase
   b) Quench
   c) Ignore
3. We take food to make us _____.
   a) Weak
   b) Strong
   c) Sleepy
4. Rice is an example of _____.
   a) Food
   b) Medicine
   c) Drink
5. Tablets are an example of _____.
   a) Food
   b) Water
   c) Medicine
6. Juice is a type of _____.
   a) Medicine
   b) Food
   c) Drink
7. We take medicine when we feel _____.
   a) Sick
   b) Thirsty
   c) Hungry
8. Fruits are an example of _____.
   a) Food
   b) Water
   c) Medicine
9. We drink _____ to stay hydrated.
   a) Milk
   b) Medicine
   c) Bread
10. Medicines help to _____ sickness.
    a) Cause
    b) Cure
    c) Hide
11. Bread is an example of _____.
    a) Drink
    b) Food
    c) Medicine
12. Food gives us _____.
    a) Energy
    b) Sickness
    c) Thirst
13. Without water, we feel _____.
    a) Happy
    b) Thirsty
    c) Energetic
14. Syrups are a type of _____.
    a) Medicine
    b) Food
    c) Drink
15. Substances are important to keep our body _____.
    a) Dirty
    b) Healthy
    c) Tired

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Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs)

1. What are substances?
   Things we take to stay healthy.
2. Give one example of food.
   Rice.
3. Why do we take water?
   To quench thirst.
4. Name one example of medicine.
   Tablets.
5. Why do we eat food?
   To grow strong and have energy.
6. What happens when we don’t drink water?
   We feel thirsty.
7. Can we live without substances?
   No, we need them to survive.
8. What do we take when we are sick?
   Medicine.
9. Name one drink we can take.
   Juice.
10. What happens when we don’t eat food?
    We feel weak.
11. Name one healthy food.
    Fruits.
12. Why is medicine important?
    It helps us get well.
13. What is an example of water?
    Clean drinking water.
14. How does food help us?
    It gives us energy to work and play.
15. What is a healthy drink?
    Milk.

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Presentation Structure

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Revise the previous lesson on substances.
2. Introduce the topic by explaining what substances are.
3. Show pictures and real examples of food, water, and medicine.
4. Explain why substances are important using simple language.
5. Encourage pupils to mention reasons for taking substances.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Answer questions from the teacher.
2. Listen and repeat the meaning of substances.
3. Identify examples of substances shown in pictures.
4. Participate in the class activity.

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Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

1. What are substances?
2. Name one example of food.
3. Why do we drink water?
4. What do we take when we feel sick?
5. Mention one example of medicine.
6. Why do we eat food?
7. Name a drink that quenches thirst.
8. What happens if we don’t eat food?
9. Give one example of healthy food.
10. Why is it important to take substances into the body?

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Conclusion:

The teacher will summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of food, water, and medicine for the body. Pupils will repeat the key points, and the teacher will provide corrections where necessary.

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