### Lesson Plan for Prevocational Studies
**Grade:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Prevocational Studies
**Topic:** Meaning of Water, Foods that Give Water, Sources and Importance of Water + Effects of Sharing Unsterilized Hair Tools
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the meaning of water.
2. Identify foods that give water.
3. Recognize various sources of water.
4. Comprehend the importance of water.
5. Understand the effects of sharing unsterilized hair tools.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Pictures of different water sources and foods
- Sample tools (comb, brushes)
- Videos (if possible)
- Worksheets
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#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Review:**
- Greet students and briefly review the previous lesson.
- Introduce today’s topic: Meaning of Water, Foods that Give Water, Sources and Importance of Water, and Effects of Sharing Unsterilized Hair Tools.
2. **Engage with a Question:**
- Ask students: “Why do you think water is important for us?”
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#### **Body of the Lesson:**
**Meaning of Water (10 minutes):**
1. **Explain:**
- Discuss the meaning of water as a clear, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless liquid that is essential for all living beings.
2. **Interaction:**
- Show pictures of water in different forms (rain, rivers, lakes).
**Foods that Give Water (10 minutes):**
1. **List and Discuss:**
- Explain that certain foods have high water content and are beneficial for hydration (e.g., fruits like watermelon, oranges, cucumber).
2. **Activity:**
- Display pictures of these foods and let students name them.
**Sources of Water (10 minutes):**
1. **Explain:**
- Describe different sources of water (rivers, lakes, wells, rain, and oceans).
2. **Visuals:**
- Use pictures or videos to illustrate these sources.
**Importance of Water (10 minutes):**
1. **Detail Benefits:**
- Discuss the importance of water (for drinking, cooking, cleaning, agriculture, etc.)
- Highlight its role in keeping us healthy.
2. **Q&A:**
- Ask students why they think water is important in their daily lives.
**Effects of Sharing Unsterilized Hair Tools (15 minutes):**
1. **Explain Risks:**
- Discuss how sharing unsterilized hair tools (like combs and brushes) can spread infections and diseases (head lice, fungi, bacteria).
2. **Demonstrate:**
- Show sample tools and explain proper hygiene practices.
3. **Role Play:**
- Have students role-play sharing tools correctly and incorrectly.
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#### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Summary:**
- Recap the key points of the lesson:
- Meaning of water and its importance.
- Foods that give water.
- Sources of water.
- Risks of sharing unsterilized hair tools.
2. **Participation:**
- Encourage students to ask questions and share what they've learned.
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#### **Assessment (5 minutes):**
1. **Worksheet:**
- Hand out a worksheet with pictures and questions to identify water sources, foods that provide water, and proper hygiene practices.
2. **Review:**
- Go through the answers together.
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#### **Homework:**
1. **Observation Task:**
- Ask students to observe at home and list different sources of water they have access to and foods they consume that contain water.
2. **Report:**
- Write a short report on why it's important not to share hair tools and how they can promote hygiene at home and school.
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### **Notes for Teachers:**
- Make sure to use vivid pictures and clear language since Primary 3 students respond well to visual aids and simple explanations.
- Encourage participation and make the lesson interactive to maintain their interest.
- Keep an eye on students’ responses to ensure they understand the importance of hygiene and water's role in daily life.
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Thank you for teaching!