Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Prevocational Studies - he Sun + Function Of The Eyes, Materials Used In

### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies #### Grade Level: Primary 1 #### Topic: The Sun + Function of the Eyes, Materials Used in Caring for the Eyes --- **Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand the role of the sun in our environment. 2. Recognize the functions of the eyes. 3. Identify materials used in caring for the eyes. --- **Materials Needed:** - Pictures of the sun and eyes - Sunglasses - Hat with a wide brim - Eye chart - Eye drops (illustrative) - Clean cloth or tissue - A mirror - Storybooks with illustrations about the sun and eye care --- **Procedure:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes):** - Begin with a short greeting and a brief overview of the lesson. - Show pictures of the sun and the eyes to the students and ask them what they know about each. 2. **Discussion: The Sun (15 minutes):** - Explain what the sun is and its importance (provides light, helps plants grow, keeps us warm). - Show a picture of the sun and ask questions to prompt engagement (e.g., "What do you feel on your skin when you stand in the sun?"). - Describe how the sun can be harmful if we do not protect our eyes and skin. 3. **Function of the Eyes (15 minutes):** - Present a picture of the eye and explain its basic parts (e.g., pupil, iris). - Discuss the main function of the eyes (seeing the world around us). - Use a mirror to let children see their own eyes and identify parts. 4. **Materials Used in Caring for the Eyes (20 minutes):** - Show different materials (sunglasses, hat, eye drops, clean cloth). - Explain how each item helps protect and care for the eyes: - Sunglasses protect from bright sunlight. - Hats with brims provide shade for the eyes. - Clean cloths or tissues can be used to gently clean around the eyes. - Eye drops can help keep the eyes moist and comfortable. - Demonstrate how to use each material correctly. 5. **Activity: Story Time and Drawing (20 minutes):** - Read a short story about the sun and eye care. - After reading, encourage students to draw a picture of themselves caring for their eyes (e.g., wearing sunglasses or a hat). 6. **Review and Conclusion (10 minutes):** - Recap the key points of the lesson (importance of the sun, functions of the eyes, and materials for eye care). - Ask a few questions to reinforce learning: - "What does the sun do for us?" - "Why do we need to take care of our eyes?" - "Can you name one thing you can use to protect your eyes from the sun?" - Praise students for their participation. 7. **Homework/Extension Activity:** - Ask students to talk to their family about what they learned and to practice wearing hats or sunglasses when going outside. --- **Assessment:** - Observe student participation during discussions and activities. - Review their drawings to assess understanding of eye care practices. - Oral questions throughout the lesson to check comprehension. --- **Reflection:** After the lesson, consider what worked well and what could be improved. Gather feedback from students and plan accordingly for future lessons.