- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 6 years
- Period:
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: Basic Science Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
- Topic: Safety Rules In Swimming
- Content: Importance Of Keeping To Safety Rules
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to explain the safety rules in swimming.
- Affective Domain: Pupils should show understanding of the importance of keeping to safety rules in swimming.
- Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate basic safety gestures or actions relevant to swimming safety.
- Social Domain: Pupils should be able to mention the dangers of disobeying the safety rules in swimming.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Charts depicting swimming safety rules
- Videos on swimming safety (if multimedia resources are available)
- Pictures of swimming pools, life jackets, and other safety gear
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the safety rules in swimming is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience during swimming activities. This knowledge is not only applicable in the context of swimming but also fosters a general understanding and appreciation for the importance of following safety rules in various aspects of daily life.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
It is assumed that pupils have basic knowledge of swimming or have been exposed to water activities like bathing under supervision.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Safety Rules In Swimming
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Question and Answer | Introduce the topic and arouse interest by asking if anyone has been swimming. | Pupils share their swimming experiences. | Introduction to swimming safety. |
| Step 2: Explain the safety rules in swimming | 10 mins | Interactive Lecture | Demonstration/Visuals | Explain and display the safety rules using charts or videos. | Pupils listen and ask questions. | Knowledge on safety rules. |
| Step 3: Importance of safety rules | 10 mins | Group Discussion | Discussion | Lead pupils in a discussion on why each rule is important. | Pupils participate in the discussion and give their opinions. | Understanding the importance of safety rules. |
| Step 4: Dangers of disobeying safety rules | 5 mins | Storytelling | Discussion | Share stories or scenarios of what might happen if safety rules are ignored. | Pupils listen and react to stories. | Awareness of consequences of not following rules. |
| Step 5: Demonstration | 5 mins | Demonstration | Guided practice | Demonstrate basic safety gestures or actions. | Pupils practice the demonstrated actions. | Learning safety gestures. |
| Step 6: Note taking | 3 mins | Writing | Listing | Guide pupils to write down the 5 safety rules, their importance, and dangers of not following them. | Pupils write notes in their books. | Documentation of learned content. |
| Step 7: Evaluation | 1 min | Q&A | Assessment | Ask questions to evaluate understanding. | Pupils answer questions. | Assessment of learning objectives. |
| Step 8: Conclusion | 1 min | Summary | Recap | Summarize the lesson and reinforce the importance of swimming safety. | Pupils listen and recap the lesson. | Conclusion and reinforcement of learning. |
Classroom Note:
– Safety rules in swimming
- Always swim under supervision.
- Do not run or push others around the pool.
- Use swimming aids like arm bands if you’re learning to swim.
- Follow the pool rules and listen to the lifeguard.
- Never swim in rough or stormy weather.
– Importance of keeping to safety rules in swimming
- Prevents accidents and injuries.
- Ensures everyone enjoys their swimming experience.
- Keeps the swimming area safe for all ages.
- Helps in emergency situations.
- Builds confidence around water.
– Dangers of disobeying the safety rules in swimming
- Risk of drowning.
- Injuries to oneself or others.
- Getting lost or separated from the group.
- Panic situations in the water.
- Possible legal consequences for breaking rules.
Evaluation Questions:
- Can you list two safety rules when swimming?
- Why is it important to swim under supervision?
- What might happen if you do not follow the safety rules in swimming?
Note to Teachers:
Ensure that the lesson content, including the instructional materials and pupil activities, is adapted to suit your teaching style, the specific needs of your curriculum, and the resources available to you. Encourage active participation from all pupils and make sure the lesson is inclusive and engaging for learners at all levels.
