Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - Prevocational Studies - lasses Of Energy-giving Foods + Care Of The Hands

# Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies ## Topic: Classes of Energy-Giving Foods + Care of the Hands and Feet ### Grade Level: Primary 3 --- ### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify different classes of energy-giving foods. 2. Understand the importance of energy-giving foods for the body. 3. Learn proper hand and foot care practices. 4. Demonstrate basic hygiene practices for hands and feet. --- ### Materials Needed: - Pictures and flashcards of different foods - Sample foods (fruits, bread, rice, etc.) - Hand soap, nail clippers, foot brush, towels - Chart paper, markers, and coloring materials - Songs or rhymes about food and hygiene --- ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Warm-up**: - Welcome the students to the class with a cheerful greeting. - Ask some warm-up questions related to food and personal hygiene (e.g., "What did you eat for breakfast?" or "How do you keep your hands clean?"). 2. **Objective Sharing**: - Briefly introduce the objectives of today’s class. - Explain that they will learn about energy-giving foods and how to take care of their hands and feet. --- #### Main Activities: ###### Part 1: Classes of Energy-Giving Foods (20 minutes) 1. **Discussion and Presentation**: - Show pictures and flashcards of various foods like bread, rice, pasta, fruits, and vegetables. - Explain that these foods give us energy to play, learn, and grow. Emphasize the importance of eating a balanced diet. 2. **Interactive Activity**: - Let students classify the foods shown into different categories on the board: carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta) and fruits (bananas, apples). - Discussion: Ask students why they think these foods give us energy and share some fun facts about each food item. ###### Part 2: Care of the Hands and Feet (20 minutes) 1. **Demonstration**: - Show students how to properly wash their hands with soap and water. Emphasize the importance of washing hands before eating and after using the bathroom. - Demonstrate how to clip nails safely and how to clean feet properly using a foot brush. 2. **Hands-on Activity**: - Give each student a small towel and soap to practice proper hand-washing techniques. - Provide nail clippers (under supervision) and demonstrate safe practices. Allow students to practice if they feel comfortable. --- #### Creativity and Reinforcement (10 minutes): 1. **Creative Worksheet**: - Distribute worksheets with pictures of hands and feet for students to color. - Include pictures of foods for students to identify and color as energy-giving foods. 2. **Songs/Rhymes**: - Teach a simple song or rhyme about eating healthy foods and keeping hands and feet clean. Example: - "Wash, wash, wash your hands, before we eat our meals. Rice and bread, apples too, energy it heals!" --- ### Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. **Recap and Questions**: - Recap key points from the lesson: types of energy-giving foods and proper hand and foot care. - Encourage students to ask questions or share what they learned. 2. **Homework/Extension Activity**: - Ask students to draw their favorite energy-giving food and share it in the next class. - Encourage them to practice washing their hands and feet daily and to share their experience during the next lesson. --- ### Assessment: - Observe participation in discussions and activities. - Review completed worksheets. - Informal Q&A to gauge understanding. --- ### Additional Notes: - Ensure a friendly and supportive environment where all students feel comfortable participating. - Adapt the lesson based on students’ needs and provide extra support where necessary. --- ### End of Lesson Plan