Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical & Health Education
Topic: Safety
Content: Avoiding Accidents at Home
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
- List two ways of avoiding accident at home
- List the dangers in using electrical appliances
- Explain home accident
- Explain electrical appliances
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Marker
- Flashcards or pictures of electrical appliances
- Examples of electrical cords or wires
- Real or toy electrical appliances (if available)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Avoiding Accidents at Home
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 10 minutes | Discussion | Greet the class and introduce the topic.Show pictures or flashcards of electrical appliances. | Listen attentively. |
| Step 2: Dangers of Electrical Appliances | 10 minutes | Lecture | Explain the dangers of electrical appliances, such as electric shock and fire hazards.Show examples of damaged cords or wires.Discuss safe practices when using electrical appliances. | Observe and take notes. |
| Step 3: Safe Practices | 10 minutes | Group Discussion | Divide the class into small groups.Ask each group to discuss and come up with safe practices for using electrical appliances.Monitor and facilitate the group discussions. | Participate actively in the group discussion. |
| Step 4: Sharing and Consolidations | 10 minutes | Class Discussion | Ask each group to share their safe practices with the class.Provide feedback and additional information. | Listen to other groups’ presentations.Ask questions and contribute to the discussion. |
| Step 5: Evaluation and Note Copying | 5 minutes | Written Exercise | Guide the pupils to copy the important note into their notebooks. | Copy the note into their notebooks. |
Note
Home Accidents:
Home accidents refer to unintentional incidents that occur within the home and result in injury or harm.
Avoiding Accidents at Home:
- Always pick up your toys after Playing
- Avoid playing with sharp and dangerous objects.
- Stay away from electrical appliances
Electrical Appliances:
Electrical appliances are devices that use electricity to perform specific tasks or functions.
Dangers in Using Electrical Appliances:
- Electric shock
- Fire hazards
- Burns
- Electrocution
Evaluation:
Ask the pupils the following questions to evaluate their understanding of the lesson:
- What are the dangers of using electrical appliances?
- Why is it important to follow safe practices when using electrical appliances?
- Write down three safe practices you learned to avoid accidents at home.
Teaching Aids:
- Whiteboard
- Marker
- Flashcards or pictures of electrical appliances
- Examples of electrical cords or wires
- Real or toy electrical appliances (if available)
NOTE TO TEACHERS:
Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style and curriculum or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
