Safety Rules In Swimming For Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 7
Age: 7 years
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
Topic: Safety Rules In Swimming
Content: Safety Rules In Swimming – Social activities: Safety Rules In Swimming

Specific Objectives:

Cognitive Domain: Pupils will be able to list at least two basic safety rules in swimming.
Affective Domain: Pupils will develop a positive attitude towards following safety guidelines while swimming.
Psychomotor Domain: Pupils will demonstrate the motions of basic safety signals used in swimming.
Social Domain: Pupils will work in groups to discuss the importance of 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:

Pictures and Posters of Swimming Safety Signs
Video clips on swimming safety
Real-life safety equipment (life jackets, floaters)

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding and adhering to safety rules while swimming is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring a safe environment. This lesson is aimed at instilling a sense of responsibility and awareness in pupils about water safety from a young age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are assumed to have basic understanding of swimming or water play, knowing what swimming pools look like and some basic actions performed in the water.

Content Development: Safety Rules In Swimming

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction to swimming safety	5 min	Discussion	Inquiry-based learning	Introduce the topic and ask what pupils know about swimming.	Share prior experiences related to swimming.	Engaging pupils’ prior knowledge about swimming.
Step 2: safety rules in swimming	10 min	Interactive lecture	Guided discovery	Explain key safety rules using posters.	Listen and ask questions.	Learning specific safety rules in swimming.
Step 3: Demonstrating safety signals	10 min	Demonstration	Role-playing	Demonstrate safety signals and use of life jackets.	Practice demonstrating safety signals.	Understanding how to communicate in water.
Step 4: Group Activity	10 min	Group work	Collaborative learning	Monitor group discussions on why safety rules are important.	Discuss in groups and present findings.	Importance of teamwork and safety communication.
Step 5: Note taking	3 min	Writing	Visualization	Instruct pupils to write down five safety rules.	Write notes in their books.	Reinforcing memory through note-taking.
Step 6: Evaluation	1 min	Q&A	Assessment	Ask quick questions about the rules discussed.	Answer questions.	Testing knowledge on swimming safety rules.
Step 7: Conclusion	1 min	Summarizing	Reflective thinking	Summarize the key points of the lesson.	Listen and reflect.	Summarizing the lesson’s key points.

Classroom Note: