- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 7
- Age: 9 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
- Previous Lesson: Functions of Government
- Topic: Community Sanitation
- Content: Meaning of sanitation, Benefits of community sanitation
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define sanitation and list at least three benefits of community sanitation.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of keeping their community clean.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate proper waste disposal techniques.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with classmates to suggest ways to improve sanitation in their community.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Steemit – COMMUNITY SANITATION
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts showing clean and dirty environments
- Waste disposal bins
- Pictures of community clean-up activities
- Markers and a whiteboard
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the importance of community sanitation helps pupils develop a sense of responsibility towards maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings. This knowledge is vital for promoting health, preventing diseases, and fostering a cooperative community spirit.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have basic knowledge of the functions of government, including public health responsibilities.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Community Sanitation
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teachers Activity | Pupils Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Set Induction | Greet pupils and ask about their daily hygiene practices. | Respond to questions about their hygiene practices. | Pupils understand the relevance of sanitation to daily life. |
| Step 2: Define Sanitation | 5 mins | Explanation | Direct Instruction | Explain the meaning of sanitation. | Listen and ask questions for clarification. | Understanding the basic concept of sanitation. |
| Step 3: Benefits of Community Sanitation | 10 mins | Demonstration | Visual Aids | Show pictures and charts of clean vs. dirty environments. | Observe the visuals and discuss differences. | Identifying the benefits of a clean community. |
| Step 4: Proper Waste Disposal | 5 mins | Demonstration | Hands-On Activity | Demonstrate proper waste disposal techniques. | Participate in the demonstration. | Learning practical waste disposal methods. |
| Step 5: Group Activity | 5 mins | Group Work | Cooperative Learning | Organize pupils into groups to brainstorm sanitation improvements. | Work in groups to discuss ideas. | Developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. |
| Step 6: Note Taking | 5 mins | Note Writing | Guided Writing | Guide pupils to write down key points from the lesson. | Copy notes into their exercise books. | Reinforcing knowledge through writing. |
| Step 7: Evaluation and Conclusion | 5 mins | Q&A Session | Reflective Learning | Ask questions to evaluate understanding and conclude lesson. | Answer questions and reflect on what they’ve learned. | Assessing comprehension and reinforcing the lesson objectives. |
Classroom Note:
Community Sanitation
Sanitation means keeping our environment clean and free from waste to promote health and prevent diseases.
Benefits of Community Sanitation:
- Improves Health: Reduces the spread of diseases.
- Enhances Quality of Life: Clean surroundings make living areas more pleasant.
- Prevents Pollution: Proper waste disposal prevents environmental pollution.
- Encourages Social Responsibility: Promotes a sense of community responsibility.
- Boosts Economic Growth: Healthy environments attract businesses and tourism.
- Conserves the Environment: Reduces the harm to natural resources.
- Promotes Safety: Reduces hazards caused by litter and waste.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define sanitation.
- List three benefits of community sanitation.
- Demonstrate proper waste disposal.
- Suggest one way to improve sanitation in their community.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
