Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 2

Week: 5

Term: 1^st Term

Class: Junior Secondary School 2

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods

Date:

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Topic:-       Accidents and Injuries

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Explain the meaning of accident
2. List the classes of accidents
3. Highlight the causes of accidents
4. State safety measures at home, in school/playground and on the road

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher revises the previous lesson on rhythmical activities She introduces the topic by explaining the meaning of accident	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She lists the classes of accidents and highlights their causes	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She further describes the safety measures to be taken at home, in the school/playground and on the road	Students pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

ACCIDENT AND INJURIES

An accident is an unplanned sudden occurrence that results to injury, damage to property or death.

 

CLASSES OF ACCIDENTS

1. domestic(home) accidents
2. occupational or vocational accidents
3. traffic accidents
4. school accidents

 

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS

1. Carelessness
2. Emotional factors
3. Lack of skills while performing an activity
4. An unsafe physical environment
5. Lack of supervision and poor leadership
6. Fatigue and weakness
7. Faulty machines, equipment and gadgets
8. Lack of knowledge and ignorance
9. Improper attitudes and habits

 

SAFETY MEASURES

AT HOME

1. do not throw banana peels or waste on the floor
2. Naked wires should be properly covered to prevent electrocution
3. Wet or slippery floors should be properly cleaned
4. Dustbins should have a proper lid
5. All electrical appliance should be put off when not in use
6. The rooms should be properly ventilated
7. Drugs and other harmful substances should be kept out of the reach of children

 

SCHOOL/PLAYGROUND

1. There should be sufficient toilet facility
2. Suitable and attractive furniture should be provided
3. continued monitoring and supervision should be done by trained personnel
4. first aid box and a sick bay should be provided
5. fire extinguishers should be provided and functional
6. Laboratory use by students should be supervised by the trained teachers

 

ROAD

1. high way should be maintained
2. there should be public awareness about drivers education
3. cars and vehicles shouldn’t be on the road if their faulty
4. the traffic light and laws should be obeyed and observed
5. Safety personnel should penalize those who break the traffic laws
6. Drunk driving should be avoided
7. Overspeeding should be prohibited

 

EVALUATION:    1. Explain the meaning of accident

2. State the classes and causes of accidents
3. Describe the safety measures that should be observed
4. at home
5. at school/playground
6. on the road

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively