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Simple machine + Care of nails and hair

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Term: 3rd Term

Week: 3

Class: Primary 1

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

TOPIC:-     Simple machine

          -        Care of the nails and hair

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

  1. Explain how to safely use simple machines
  2. Analyse the dangers of not taking safety precautions when using simple machines
  3. Describe how to cut our nails
  4. Mention ways of maintaining the hair
  5. List the items used in maintaining the hair

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method,

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/charts of people practicing personal hygiene like brushing their teeth, spoon, sharpeners, ruler, razor blade, see-saw, grinder etc, nail cutters, file, nail buffer, shampoo, comb, hair brush, hair creams etc

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

PERIOD 1: Simple machine

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Introduction

The teacher revisits the previous lesson on simple machines

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

Explanation

She explains how to safely use simple machines

1. Keep them in appropriate places

2. Do not play with them

3. Put off the electrical machines if they’re not in use

4. Handle them with care

5. If they are no longer useful, dispose them off

6. If it is a loud tool, use ear protection

Pupils pay attention

STEP 3

Demonstration

She demonstrates the dangers of not taking precautions while using simple machines

1. it could lead to serious wounds and injuries

2. it could lead to damage of the tool involved

3. it could damage our sense organs  

Pupils pay attention

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a short note on the board

The pupils write the notes in their books

 

NOTE

Safe use of simple machines

  1. Keep them in appropriate places
  2. Do not play with them
  3. Put off the electrical machines if they’re not in use
  4. Handle them with care
  5. If they are no longer useful, dispose them off
  6. If it is a loud tool, use ear protection

 

Dangers of not taking precautions while using simple machines

  1. it could lead to serious wounds and injuries
  2. it could lead to damage of the tool involved
  3. it could damage our sense organs

EVALUATION:    1. Explain four safe use of simple machines

  1. List five examples of simple machines

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils, in small groups, discuss the benefits of using simple machines safely

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

PERIOD 2 and 3: Care of the nails and hair.

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revisits the previous lesson on teeth brushing

 

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher then explains how to care for the nails

1. trim the nails

2. remove the dirts

3.keep the nails neat and dry

4. Apply moisturizers

Pupils pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She explains and demonstrate the care of the hair

1. wash with shampoo and rinse properly regularly

2. Oil, comb and style the hair

2. plait or barb as appropriate

3. do not share hair tools or materials e.g comb, scarf or even barbing clippers

4. Trim out the weak strands and edges

Pupils pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a short note on the board

The pupils copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

Care for the nails

  1. trim the nails
  2. remove the dirts
  3. keep the nails neat and dry
  1. Apply moisturizers

 

Care of the hair

  1. wash with shampoo and rinse properly regularly
  2. Oil, comb and style the hair
  3. plait or barb as appropriate
  4. do not share hair tools or materials e.g comb, scarf or even barbing clippers
  5. Trim out the weak strands and edges

EVALUATION:    1. Mention three ways we can care for the nails

  1. Describe four ways we can care for the hair

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in turns, list materials we can use to maintain and care for the hair

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation                                                

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively



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