Lesson Note for Primary 2: Pre Vocational Studies
- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 7 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
- previous Lesson: Home Furnishing
- Topic: Harmful Substances That Could Be Taken Into The Body
- Content: Definition Of Harmful Substance and Examples of Harmful Substances
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define and list three examples of harmful substances that could be taken into the body.
- Affective Domain: Show understanding of why it is important to avoid harmful substances.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate ways to avoid harmful substances in daily life.
- Social Domain: Discuss with peers why it is bad to consume harmful substances and how to help friends avoid them.
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 CDC – Potential Exposures to Harmful Substances
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Posters of harmful substances
- Real-life packaged samples of harmful and safe substances (labeled clearly)
- Visual aids depicting effects of harmful substances
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding harmful substances and their effects is crucial for developing healthy living habits. This knowledge helps pupils make informed choices about what they consume and allows them to be aware of their environment.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of healthy and unhealthy items, as discussed in the previous lesson on Home Furnishing, focusing on safe environments.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Harmful Substances That Could Be Taken Into The Body
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 | 5min | Discussion | Set induction | Introduce the topic, explain the lesson’s purpose | Listen and respond to initial questions | Understanding the importance of the topic |
| Step 2: Definition Of Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body | 10min | Lecture | Explanation | Define harmful substances, give examples | Listen, ask questions | Define and identify harmful substances |
| Step 3: List Examples | 10min | Interactive | Guided discovery | List and show examples, ask pupils to identify | Participate in identifying substances | Recognizing real-world harmful substances |
| Step 4: Discuss Avoidance Techniques | 10min | Group work | Cooperative learning | Facilitate discussion on avoidance techniques | Discuss in groups, present findings | Learning how to avoid harmful substances |
| Step 5: Conclusion | 5min | Summation | Recapitulation | Summarize the key points, reinforce message | Listen, recap what they learned | Reinforcing knowledge and awareness |
Classroom Note:
Definition Of Harmful Substance That Could Be Taken Into The Body
Harmful Substance That could be taken Into the body are those things that, if we eat, drink, or touch, can make us very sick. Some examples of harmful substances include:
- Pesticides (used to kill bugs on plants)
- Cleaning chemicals (like bleach and disinfectants)
- Expired or spoiled foods
- Medicines not prescribed to you
- Alcohol
- Smoke and fumes from cars or factories
It is very important to avoid these substances to stay healthy.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name three harmful substances mentioned today.
- Explain why it is bad to consume or touch these substances.
- Demonstrate or describe one way to avoid harmful substances at home or school.
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!
