**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology - Primary 1**
**Topic: Health and Hygiene**
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand the importance of personal hygiene and health.
2. Learn basic hygiene practices.
3. Be able to identify healthy and unhealthy habits.
**Materials Needed:**
- Chart paper and markers
- Pictures illustrating hygiene practices (handwashing, brushing teeth, etc.)
- Soap and water (or a hand sanitizer)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Storybook or video about hygiene (if available)
**Duration:**
1 hour
**Lesson Structure:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Attendance** (2 minutes)
- Welcome students and take attendance.
2. **Introduction to Topic** (3 minutes)
- Begin with a question: "Does anyone know what hygiene means?"
- Explain that hygiene means keeping ourselves clean to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
3. **Discussion** (5 minutes)
- Ask students: "Why is it important to stay clean?"
- Write their answers on the board to encourage understanding and participation.
**Body of Lesson (40 minutes):**
1. **Basic Hygiene Practices** (15 minutes)
- Use pictures to explain important hygiene habits:
a. **Handwashing:**
- Show a picture of handwashing.
- Demonstrate proper handwashing technique using soap and water.
- Explain when to wash hands (before eating, after using the restroom, after playing outside, etc.)
b. **Brushing Teeth:**
- Show a picture of someone brushing teeth.
- Demonstrate how to brush teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Explain the importance of brushing teeth twice a day.
2. **Activity: Hygiene Matching Game** (15 minutes)
- Create a game where students match pictures of hygiene activities with the correct actions (e.g., a picture of dirty hands goes with a picture of handwashing).
- Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of picture cards.
- Allow students to work together to match the cards.
3. **Story Time or Video** (10 minutes)
- Read a short story or show a video about a character learning about health and hygiene.
- Discuss the story/video with the class and ask questions to reinforce learning.
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Review Key Points** (5 minutes)
- Recap the main points:
- What is hygiene?
- Why is it important?
- Key hygiene practices (handwashing, brushing teeth, etc.)
2. **Q&A Session** (3 minutes)
- Allow students to ask any questions they may have about the topic.
3. **Wrap-Up Activity: Good Hygiene Pledge** (2 minutes)
- Have students stand and repeat a simple hygiene pledge: "I promise to keep myself clean and healthy every day!"
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to ensure they understand and can perform basic hygiene practices.
- Ask questions throughout the lesson to gauge comprehension.
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
**Follow-Up/Homework:**
- Ask students to practice good hygiene at home, such as brushing their teeth before coming to school and washing their hands often.
- Encourage them to share what they learned with their family.
**Teacher's Reflection:**
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Note students' engagement levels and understanding of the topic.
This lesson plan aims to introduce primary students to the importance of health and hygiene in an engaging and interactive way.