## Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies for Primary 1
### Topic: Uses of Land + Functions of the Ears and Nose, Materials for Cleaning the Ears and the Nose
#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify various uses of land.
2. Students will understand the basic functions of the ears and nose.
3. Students will learn about appropriate materials for cleaning the ears and nose.
#### Duration: 60 Minutes
### Materials Needed:
- Chart Paper
- Markers
- Pictures of land uses (e.g., farming, building, recreation)
- Diagrams of the ear and nose
- Cleaning materials: cotton buds, tissues, water
- Audio-visual aids (videos or slides)
- Flashcards
### Lesson Steps:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome the students and introduce the lesson.
- Begin with a simple song or rhyme about land and body parts to engage the students.
2. **Objective Overview:**
- Explain the objectives of the lesson in simple terms.
#### Main Teaching (40 minutes)
**Part 1: Uses of Land (15 minutes)**
1. **Discussion and Presentation:**
- Show pictures of different uses of land (farming, playgrounds, houses, roads).
- Discuss each picture briefly and ask students what they see.
- Explain the various uses of land: agriculture (farming), residential (building homes), commercial (shops and offices), and recreational (parks and playgrounds).
2. **Activity:**
- Give students small charts and markers.
- Ask them to draw one use of land they find interesting.
- Have a few students share their drawings with the class.
**Part 2: Functions of the Ears and Nose (15 minutes)**
1. **Explanation with Visual Aids:**
- Show diagrams of the ear and the nose.
- Explain the basic function of the ears (hearing sounds) and the nose (smelling and breathing).
- Use simple language to describe how the ears help us hear and the nose helps us smell and breathe.
2. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Ask students to point to their ears and nose.
- Invite students to share how different sounds or smells make them feel.
**Part 3: Cleaning the Ears and Nose (10 minutes)**
1. **Materials Introduction:**
- Display the materials: cotton buds, tissues, water.
- Explain the proper use of each material:
- **Ears:** Use a damp cloth to clean the outer part. Cotton buds should be used carefully and not inserted deeply.
- **Nose:** Use tissues or gentle water to clean the nose.
2. **Demonstration:**
- Show how to clean the ears and nose using a doll or a simple diagram.
- Emphasize safety and not inserting objects deep into ears or nose.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Recap and Questions:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson: uses of land, functions of the ears and nose, cleaning materials.
- Encourage students to ask questions.
2. **Assessment:**
- Hand out flashcards with pictures of different land uses and body parts.
- Have students match the pictures with the correct functions or uses.
3. **Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Ask students to observe and list different ways land is used on their way home.
- Ask them to practice cleaning their ears and nose with help from a parent or guardian.
### Closing:
- Thank the students for their participation.
- Distribute small stickers or tokens as a reward for their attentiveness and participation.
This lesson plan aims to blend theoretical knowledge with practical activities, ensuring engagement and comprehensive learning for Primary 1 students.