### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies for Primary 2
#### Topic: Simple Farm Tools for Cutting and When to Take Exercise
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** Prevocational Studies
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and name simple farm tools used for cutting.
2. Understand the purpose of these farm tools.
3. Discuss the importance of exercise and when it is appropriate to take exercise.
4. Relate the use of farm tools to practical activities.
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#### **Materials:**
- Pictures of simple farm tools (e.g., sickle, shears, knife, pruner)
- Real-life examples of small farm tools (if available)
- Chart paper and markers
- Illustrations or videos demonstrating the use of farm tools
- Flashcards with exercise timings (morning, afternoon, evening)
- Exercise chart and stickers
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#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greet and Settle Down:**
- Welcome the students and have them settle down.
2. **Review Previous Knowledge:**
- Briefly discuss any previous lessons related to farm tools and exercise.
- Ask students if they have seen or used any tools for cutting plants or what they do to stay fit.
3. **Introduce Today's Topic:**
- Write the topic on the board: "Simple Farm Tools for Cutting and When to Take Exercise."
- Explain what they will learn today.
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#### **Main Activities (35 minutes):**
**Activity 1: Introduction to Simple Farm Tools (15 minutes)**
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Display pictures and/or real examples of simple farm tools like a sickle, shears, knife, and pruner.
- Briefly describe each tool and explain what it is used for:
- **Sickle:** Used for cutting grass and harvesting crops.
- **Shears:** Used for trimming plants and small branches.
- **Knife:** Used for cutting fruits, vegetables, and small twigs.
- **Pruner:** Used for pruning plants and small trees.
2. **Interactive Questioning:**
- Ask students questions about where they might have seen or used these tools.
- Encourage hands-on interaction if real tools are available (with close supervision for safety).
**Activity 2: Importance and Timing of Exercise (20 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:**
- Explain why exercise is important for staying healthy.
- Discuss the different times of the day when exercise can be taken (morning, afternoon, evening).
2. **Flashcard Activity:**
- Show flashcards with different times of the day.
- Ask students to sort or match the flashcards according to the best time for different exercises (e.g., running in the morning, stretching in the evening).
3. **Exercise Chart Activity:**
- Hand out a simple weekly exercise chart.
- Have students place stickers or draw symbols for the types of exercises they think they could do throughout the week.
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#### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the main points of the lesson about simple farm tools and exercise timings.
- Ask a few volunteers to name a tool and its use, or to tell when they would like to exercise.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to draw their favorite farm tool and write its name under the drawing.
- Encourage them to try doing one exercise in the morning before school and note how they felt afterward.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during activities and discussions.
- Check completed exercise charts and drawings to assess understanding.
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#### **Extension Activity:**
- Plan a short field trip to a nearby garden or farm where students can see the tools in action and participate in a simple cutting activity under supervision.
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### End of Lesson Plan
**Note:** Always ensure the safety of children when handling any type of tool and during physical activities.