Swimming and Water Safety Physical and Health Education Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan Presentation: Swimming (Aquatic): Explaining Water Fun!

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 6
Topic: Swimming (Aquatic): Explaining Water Fun!
Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

The teacher will ask:

• “Have you ever played in water before? What did you enjoy about it?”
  This will encourage the students to share personal experiences with water play and prepare them for the topic on swimming.

Key Words:

• Swimming
• Aquatic
• Preliminary
• Fun
• Water safety
• Float
• Kick
• Gear
• Goggles

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Understand the meaning of swimming and its fun aspects.
2. Identify basic swimming gear and understand the preliminary steps before swimming.

Set Induction:

The teacher will ask:

• “What do you think swimming is? How do you think people learn to swim?”
  This will encourage curiosity and get the students thinking about the topic before the lesson starts.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The students have already learned about basic physical activities like running and jumping. This lesson connects those skills to swimming, which is another physical activity involving movement in water.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Physical Development: Learning basic swimming movements such as floating and kicking.
• Social Skills: Understanding how to work with others while swimming and following instructions.
• Safety Awareness: Recognizing the importance of water safety and the use of swimming gear.
• Critical Thinking: Applying water safety knowledge before and during swimming.

Learning Materials:

• Swimming gear (goggles, swim caps)
• Images or videos of swimming
• Small inflatable pool (optional for demonstration)

Instructional Materials:

• Visual aids showing swimmers using proper swimming gear
• A short video or animation about water safety and swimming basics (optional)

Content:

1. What is Swimming (Aquatic)?
   Swimming is the activity of moving through water using your body. It is fun, healthy, and a good way to exercise.
2. Preliminary Steps Before Swimming:
   • Water Safety: Always make sure the water is safe for swimming. Never swim alone and always listen to a lifeguard or adult.
   • Swimming Gear: Before you swim, make sure to wear swimming gear such as goggles to protect your eyes and a swim cap to keep your hair dry.
   • Getting Into the Water: Start slowly by dipping your toes into the water and getting comfortable with the feeling before fully entering the water.
   • Warm-Up: Stretch your body and move your arms and legs to get ready for swimming.
3. Basic Swimming Skills:
   • Float: Try to float on your back by keeping your body calm and balanced in the water.
   • Kick: Gently kick your legs to help you move through the water.
   • Kickboard Practice: Use a kickboard to help float and practice kicking.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Demonstration:
   If possible, the teacher will demonstrate floating and kicking techniques in a small inflatable pool. If a pool is unavailable, the teacher will show a video of swimmers practicing these movements.
2. Interactive Discussion on Gear:
   Show the students the swimming gear like goggles, swim caps, and explain their purpose.
3. Water Safety Roleplay:
   Students will roleplay scenarios where they practice water safety steps, like entering the water carefully and wearing proper gear.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What should you wear before swimming?
   a) Jeans
   b) A swimming cap and goggles
   c) A T-shirt
   d) Shoes
2. What is swimming?
   a) Walking in water
   b) Moving through water using your body
   c) Sleeping in water
   d) Sitting in water
3. Why is it important to wear swimming goggles?
   a) To keep your eyes dry
   b) To protect your eyes from the water
   c) To look cool
   d) To keep your hair dry
4. What should you do before swimming?
   a) Dive into the water
   b) Stretch and warm up your body
   c) Jump in quickly
   d) Swim without gear
5. What does floating mean in swimming?
   a) Lying still in the water without sinking
   b) Running in the water
   c) Jumping in and out of the water
   d) Diving to the bottom
6. How do you kick when swimming?
   a) Kick gently with your legs to move forward
   b) Kick hard to make waves
   c) Don’t kick at all
   d) Kick with your hands
7. Why should you never swim alone?
   a) Because it is more fun with others
   b) To stay safe and have someone help if needed
   c) To play with a friend
   d) To be the fastest swimmer
8. What should you check before swimming?
   a) If the pool is warm
   b) If the water is clean and safe
   c) If there are toys in the pool
   d) If the pool is empty
9. What is the first step when getting into the water?
   a) Jump in
   b) Walk around the pool
   c) Dip your toes to get used to the water
   d) Start swimming
10. Why is water safety important?
    a) To make swimming fun
    b) To avoid getting hurt
    c) To show off in front of friends
    d) To swim fast
11. How can goggles help you in swimming?
    a) By keeping your hair dry
    b) By protecting your eyes from the water
    c) By making you swim faster
    d) By helping you float
12. What should you do if you feel scared of the water?
    a) Jump in quickly
    b) Calm down and practice floating with an adult
    c) Stop swimming altogether
    d) Ignore the water
13. What is a swim cap used for?
    a) To make swimming easier
    b) To keep your hair dry
    c) To float better
    d) To swim faster
14. What is the best way to learn swimming?
    a) By practicing in a safe pool with an adult
    b) By watching others
    c) By jumping in the water alone
    d) By reading books about swimming
15. What can you use to practice kicking in swimming?
    a) A float
    b) A kickboard
    c) A ball
    d) A towel

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Greet the students and engage them in a discussion about water play.
2. Introduce the topic of swimming and explain the meaning of swimming and water safety.
3. Show the students the swimming gear (goggles, cap) and demonstrate how to use them.
4. Demonstrate floating and kicking techniques, explaining their importance.
5. Organize a practical demonstration of swimming safety and gear usage (if possible, with a pool).

Learners’ Activities:

1. Share their experiences of playing in water.
2. Listen to the teacher’s explanation of swimming and water safety.
3. Participate in the demonstration of basic swimming techniques (floating and kicking).
4. Roleplay safe water practices and correct use of swimming gear.
5. Complete the evaluation questions and share their answers.

Assessment:

1. What should you wear to stay safe while swimming?
2. Why is floating important in swimming?
3. What should you check before entering the water?
4. What is the purpose of swimming goggles?
5. Why should you stretch before swimming?
6. How do you float in water?
7. Why should you always swim with a buddy?
8. How can you practice kicking in the water?
9. What happens if you don’t practice water safety?
10. How do you know when the water is safe for swimming?

Conclusion:

The teacher will mark the students’ responses and provide feedback. Emphasize the fun and importance of swimming, as well as the need to always practice water safety. The teacher will end by reminding students that swimming is fun when they stay safe, wear the right gear, and follow the rules.

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