Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Prevocational Studies - Uses Of Plants + Care Of Hands And Feet

Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies for Primary 1

Topic: Uses of Plants + Care of Hands and Feet

Duration: 1 hour

Objective:

  1. To help students understand various uses of plants.
  2. To teach students the importance and methods of caring for their hands and feet.

Materials Needed:

  • Pictures or flashcards of different plants and their uses
  • Soap and water
  • Nail clippers
  • Hand and foot lotion
  • Towels
  • Chart paper and markers
  • Coloring materials

Introduction: (10 minutes)

  1. Begin the lesson with a brief discussion on plants. Ask students if they know any plants and what they use them for.
  2. Introduce the two main topics: Uses of Plants and Care of Hands and Feet.
  3. Explain that the lesson will help them understand how plants are beneficial to us and how they can take care of their hands and feet.

Part 1: Uses of Plants (20 minutes)

  1. Show pictures or flashcards of various plants.
  2. Discuss the different uses of plants:
    • Food: Fruits, vegetables, and grains.
    • Medicine: Herbs like mint, aloe vera.
    • Clothing: Cotton plants for cotton clothes.
    • Shelter: Trees provide wood for building homes.
    • Air Quality: Plants produce oxygen.
  3. Engaging Activity:
    • Hand out coloring sheets with different plants and their uses.
    • Allow students to color while discussing how each plant on their sheet is used.

Part 2: Care of Hands and Feet (20 minutes)

  1. Ask students why they think it’s important to clean their hands and feet.
  2. Demonstrate and explain:
    • How to properly wash hands with soap and water.
    • Steps to trim nails safely using nail clippers.
    • Applying lotion to keep skin soft and prevent dryness.
  3. Engage the students in a hands-on activity:
    • Have a handwashing session where students wash their hands following the demonstrated steps.
    • Allow them to practice trimming nails with supervision (use toy nail clippers if better).
    • Discuss the importance of drying hands and feet well after washing to prevent fungus.

Conclusion: (10 minutes)

  1. Recap the key points: Different uses of plants and steps to take care of hands and feet.
  2. Let the students share one thing they learned about plants and one about hand/foot care.
  3. Distribute a simple worksheet with pictures for students to match plants with their uses and color, as well as pictures showing steps for hand and foot care.

Assessment:

  • Observe students’ participation during discussions and activities.
  • Review the colored sheets and worksheets to ensure they understand the uses of plants and the care routines for their hands and feet.

Homework:

  • Ask students to draw one plant they see around their home and write what it is used for.
  • Ask them to practice washing hands and caring for their nails at home with their parents’ help.

Reflection:

  • Reflect on what went well and any challenges faced during the lesson.
  • Adjust the plan for future lessons to better meet the students’ needs and learning styles.