### Lesson Plan: Child Development and Care
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Home Economics
**Topic:** Child Development and Care
**Duration:** 90 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Explain the different stages of child development.
2. Identify and describe the key aspects of child care.
3. Understand the importance of nutrition, hygiene, and safety in child care.
4. Demonstrate basic child care skills through practical activities.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop for presentation
- Handouts on child development stages and child care tips
- Baby dolls for practical activities
- Diapers, feeding bottles, and basic child care items
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#### **Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Icebreaker Activity:** Quick discussion on personal experiences with younger siblings or babysitting.
- **Objective Review:** Brief explanation of the day's objectives.
**2. Theoretical Framework (20 minutes):**
- **Presentation:** Use a PowerPoint presentation to cover the following key points:
- Stages of child development (Infancy, Toddlerhood, Preschool, School Age)
- Physical, cognitive, and emotional development at each stage
- **Discussion:** Engage students with questions to ensure understanding and encourage participation.
**3. Key Aspects of Child Care (20 minutes):**
- **Lecture:** Explain essential aspects of child care:
- Nutrition: Importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding routines.
- Hygiene: Bathing, diapering, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Safety: Baby-proofing home, first aid basics, and supervision.
- **Activity:** Distribute handouts with summarized points for students to keep.
**4. Practical Session (20 minutes):**
- **Demonstration:** Show how to properly diaper a baby doll and how to feed using a bottle.
- **Hands-On Activity:** Allow students to practice diapering and feeding the baby dolls in small groups.
**5. Group Discussion and Problem-Solving (10 minutes):**
- **Scenario-Based Discussion:** Provide scenarios involving child care challenges (e.g., what to do if a baby is crying persistently).
- **Group Solutions:** Have students discuss and present their solutions to the scenarios.
**6. Recap and Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Summarize key points covered in the lesson.
- Open the floor for any final questions.
**7. Assignment and Closing (5 minutes):**
- **Assignment:** Ask students to prepare a short essay on the importance of a specific aspect of child care (e.g., the importance of hygiene).
- **Closing Remarks:** Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.
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#### **Assessment:**
- **Participation:** Active participation in discussions and practical activities.
- **Assignment:** Evaluate the essay for understanding and articulation of the assigned topic.
- **Practical Skills:** Assess basic competence in diapering and feeding demonstrations.
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#### **Reflection:**
After the lesson, take a few minutes to reflect on what went well and areas for improvement. Consider student feedback and your observations to enhance future lessons on similar topics.