Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Basic Science & Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
Previous Lesson: Basic Skills In Swimming
Topic: Demonstrating the basic skills in swimming
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Identify different swimming strokes such as backstroke and butterfly stroke.
- Affective domain: Show enthusiasm and confidence while practicing swimming strokes.
- Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate basic swimming strokes under supervision.
- Social Domain: Cooperate with peers during the swimming practice and assist each other in learning strokes.
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 Swimming 101: The four strokes | NBC Olympics
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Swimming pool or safe water body
- Life jackets for safety
- Video demonstrations of swimming strokes
- Visual aids depicting different strokes
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding and demonstrating the basic skills in swimming is crucial not only for safety around water bodies but also for physical fitness and fun. Swimming enhances coordination, balance, and overall physical health, making it a valuable skill for young children.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are expected to have prior knowledge of water safety rules and basic floating techniques as covered in the previous lessons.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Learning Area: Demonstrating the basic skills in swimming.
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Direct Teaching | Set Induction | Introduce the lesson, recap previous knowledge | Listen and respond to questions | Engage pupils and set the stage for learning |
| Step 2: Explaining Strokes | 10 min | Demonstration | Guided Discovery | Explain and demonstrate backstroke and butterfly stroke | Observe and ask questions | Understanding different swimming strokes |
| Step 3: Practical Session | 15 min | Practicing | Coaching | Guide pupils in practicing strokes in water | Practice strokes with partners | Applying learned strokes in practical setup |
| Step 4: Peer Review | 5 min | Interactive | Peer Learning | Facilitate peer feedback | Give and receive feedback on strokes | Enhance social and communication skills |
| Step 5: Conclusion and Recap | 5 min | Summarization | Review | Summarize the key points, reinforce safety | Participate in Q&A | Consolidation of the day’s learning |
Classroom Note
Demonstrating the basic skills in swimming
The following are how to demonstrate the basic skills in swimming.
- Breaststroke: Glide forward with your arms straight and palms outward, then pull back in a circular motion while doing a frog kick.
- Butterfly Stroke: Move both arms in unison over your head and push them into the water, pulling your body forward, while performing a dolphin kick.
- Backstroke: Float on your back, move one arm up and then back in the water while the other arm comes up. Kick your legs up and down..
- Freestyle (Front Crawl): Move one arm over your head into the water while the other comes back up. Kick your legs up and down. Turn your head to the side to breathe.
- Dog Paddle: Keep your head up out of the water. Use your hands to scoop water and move forward, and kick your legs gently.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name the two swimming strokes discussed today.
- Demonstrate one of the strokes learned.
- Explain one key safety rule when swimming.
- Describe how any of the stroke is done.
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!
