### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies
#### Grade Level: Primary 1
#### Topic: Benefits of the Sun to People and Plants + Care of the Eyes
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#### Objectives:
1. Students will identify at least three benefits of the sun to plants and humans.
2. Students will understand and describe how to properly care for their eyes.
3. Students will engage in activities that reinforce learning about the sun and eye care.
#### Materials:
- Visual aids (pictures/posters of the sun, plants, and human activities)
- Sunglasses, hat (for demonstration)
- Poster board and markers
- Sunglasses craft materials (paper, crayons, elastic bands)
- Storybook about the sun and/or eye care (optional)
#### Lesson Outline:
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Start with a friendly greeting.
- Ask simple questions to gauge prior knowledge (e.g., "What do you know about the sun? What are some ways you take care of your eyes?").
2. **Objective Overview:**
- Introduce the topic by explaining what they'll learn about the benefits of the sun and how to take care of their eyes.
**Instruction (20 minutes):**
1. **Benefits of the Sun (10 minutes):**
- Use visual aids to show pictures of plants growing under sunlight and people doing outdoor activities.
- Explain:
- **Plants:** Sunlight helps plants grow by providing energy for photosynthesis.
- **Humans:**
- **Vitamin D:** Helps our bodies when we play outside in the sun.
- **Mood Improvement:** Sunshine makes us happy and energetic.
- **Warmth:** Keeps us warm during the day.
2. **Care of the Eyes (10 minutes):**
- Discuss ways to protect eyes from the sun and other dangers:
- Wearing sunglasses and hats.
- Not staring directly at the sun.
- Regularly washing hands to keep eyes clean.
- Not touching or rubbing eyes with dirty hands.
**Activities (20 minutes):**
1. **Visual Matching Game:**
- Create a matching game where students pair pictures of activities (e.g., playing outside) with benefits of the sun (e.g., sunlight helps us make Vitamin D).
2. **Eye Care Craft Activity:**
- Guide students through a simple craft to make paper sunglasses. Provide materials (paper, crayons, elastic bands).
- While making the craft, review points on why and how to care for their eyes.
**Story Time (Optional, 10 minutes):**
- Read a short storybook related to the sun and/or eye care, reinforcing the key concepts learned.
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Recap:**
- Briefly review the main points about the benefits of the sun and ways to care for eyes.
- Use questioning to engage students in summarizing what they’ve learned.
2. **Q&A Session:**
- Allow students to ask questions and share their thoughts about the lesson.
**Assessment:**
1. **Student Participation:**
- Observe participation during activities and discussions.
2. **Craft Submission:**
- Have students display and explain their sunglasses craft.
**Follow-Up:**
- Provide a simple handout or coloring sheet for students to take home, summarizing the key points about the benefits of the sun and eye care.
- Encourage students to share what they've learned with their family members.
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#### Notes:
- Adjust the pace based on students' understanding and engagement.
- Maintain a fun and encouraging environment to keep young learners interested.
- Use child-friendly language and ensure all activities are age-appropriate.
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End of Lesson Plan.