### Lesson Plan for Prevocational Studies
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Topic:** Local Farm Animals & Proper Ways of Cleaning Hands and Feet
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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#### **Learning Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify common local farm animals.
2. Understand the basic characteristics and benefits of these animals.
3. Demonstrate proper hand and foot hygiene.
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### **Materials Needed:**
- Pictures or flashcards of local farm animals (e.g., chicken, cow, goat, sheep, pig).
- Handwashing and foot-cleaning supplies (soap, water basin, towel, hand sanitizer).
- Multimedia equipment for showing videos or slideshows (optional).
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### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Introduction:**
- Greet the students and briefly explain what they will learn today.
- Introduce the lesson’s two parts: Local Farm Animals and Proper Hygiene.
2. **Icebreaker Activity:**
- Ask the students if they have ever visited a farm or seen farm animals. Let a few students share their experiences.
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### **Body (30 minutes):**
#### **Part 1: Local Farm Animals (15 minutes)**
1. **Presentation:**
- Show pictures or flashcards of local farm animals.
- As each animal is shown, ask students to name it.
2. **Discussion:**
- For each animal, discuss its basic characteristics (e.g., cow has four legs and gives milk).
- Talk about the benefits of each animal (e.g., chickens provide eggs, cows provide milk).
3. **Interactive Activity:**
- Play a matching game where students match pictures of animals with the products they provide (e.g., cow with milk).
#### **Part 2: Proper Ways of Cleaning Hands and Feet (15 minutes)**
1. **Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate the proper way to wash hands and feet using soap and water.
- Emphasize the importance of washing for at least 20 seconds.
2. **Guided Practice:**
- Invite a few students to come forward and practice washing their hands and feet correctly.
- Provide hand sanitizer as an alternative when soap and water are not available.
3. **Discussion:**
- Talk about when it’s important to wash hands and feet (e.g., after playing outside, before eating).
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### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Summary:**
- Recap the key points learned about local farm animals and their benefits.
- Review the steps of proper hand and foot hygiene.
2. **Q&A:**
- Allow students to ask any questions they have about the topics covered.
3. **Closing Activity:**
- Sing a short song or rhyme about farm animals or cleanliness to reinforce learning.
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### **Assessment:**
- Observe students’ participation during activities.
- Ask a few simple review questions to check understanding (e.g., “What does a cow give us?” “How long should you wash your hands?”).
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### **Homework:**
- Ask students to draw their favorite local farm animal and write one sentence about it.
- Encourage students to practice proper handwashing and tell a family member the steps they learned.
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### **Additional Notes:**
- Ensure all students get an opportunity to participate.
- Praise and encourage students for their efforts to boost confidence and enthusiasm.
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This lesson plan aims to introduce Primary 1 students to basic agricultural concepts and hygiene practices in an engaging and interactive manner.