Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Physical and Health Education - First Aid

**Physical and Health Education Lesson Plan** **Class:** Senior Secondary 2 **Topic:** First Aid **Duration:** 60 minutes --- ### **Lesson Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define first aid and understand its importance. 2. Identify the components of a well-equipped first aid kit. 3. Demonstrate basic first aid techniques for common injuries and emergencies. ### **Materials Needed:** - First aid kits (real or demonstration kits) - Posters/Charts with first aid steps - Printed handouts on basic first aid procedures - Role-playing cards with scenarios - Projector and laptop for video demonstration ### **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes):** - Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of first aid. Ask students if they have ever witnessed or administered first aid. - Introduce the lesson objectives to the students. 2. **Presentation (15 minutes):** - Define first aid and its critical role in saving lives and minimizing the severity of injuries. - Show a short video demonstrating the importance and impact of first aid (3-4 minutes). - Discuss the contents of a basic first aid kit. Display a standard first aid kit and its contents on a table. Identify and explain the use of key items such as bandages, antiseptics, gloves, and splints. 3. **Group Activity (10 minutes):** - Divide the students into small groups. Assign each group different scenarios (e.g., cuts, burns, fractures, choking). - Hand out role-playing cards describing the scenarios. - Each group will read their scenario and discuss the appropriate first aid response based on the materials provided. 4. **Demonstration and Practice (15 minutes):** - Select one or two common injuries from the scenarios discussed (e.g., controlling bleeding from a cut, treating a minor burn). - Demonstrate the correct first aid techniques for these injuries. - Allow students to practice these techniques in their groups, using the first aid kits provided. Teachers should circulate to provide guidance and correct techniques. 5. **Discussion and Q&A (5 minutes):** - Prompt students to share their thoughts about the group activity and the demonstration. - Answer any questions that students may have regarding the first aid procedures. 6. **Assessment and Closing (5 minutes):** - Conduct a quick quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Example questions could include: - What are the three C's of first aid? (Check, Call, Care) - List three items you should have in a first aid kit. - Describe the first thing you should do when you come across a person who is injured. - Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson. - Provide students with a handout summarizing basic first aid procedures for future reference. ### **Homework/Extension:** - Assign students to create a detailed first aid poster for a specific injury (e.g., sprains, heart attacks). They should include step-by-step instructions and illustrations. ### **Additional Notes:** - Stress the importance of seeking professional medical help even after administering first aid. - Reinforce the concept that safety and caution are paramount in a first aid situation.


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