Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 1 - Words associated with Medicine

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 3 and 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Words associated with Medicine
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to;
a. Define medicine
b. List items and activities associated with hospitals
c. Make sentences with words associated with medicine

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, Group Work, Field Trip (Hospital visit)
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Flashcards, Pictures of medical tools, Hospital Visit permission slip

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Introduction: The teacher introduces the topic by discussing the role of medicine in healthcare and its importance. The teacher asks students if they have visited a hospital before and what they remember about it. The teacher defines medicine as the field of science that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Instruction: The teacher lists common medical items and personnel:

• Syringe: A tool used for injecting liquids into the body.
• Operation: A medical procedure used to treat illnesses or injuries.
• Doctor: A medical professional responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses.
• Nurse: A healthcare worker who supports doctors and helps care for patients.
• X-ray: A diagnostic tool used to view the inside of the body.
• Bandages: Materials used to cover and protect wounds.

Guided Practice: The teacher leads a discussion about activities in a hospital, such as surgeries, consultations, and patient care. Learners suggest more terms like stethoscope, ambulance, patient. The teacher writes them on the board and explains their meanings.

Field Trip (Hospital Visit): The teacher organizes a hospital visit for learners, where they observe the hospital setting and interact with healthcare workers. Learners take notes on what they see and the tools and terms used in the hospital.

Exercises:

• Exercise 1: Match the medical terms with their definitions:
  • Syringe
  • Operation
  • Bandages
  • X-ray
  • Doctor
• Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks:
  "The ___________ examines patients and provides treatments."
  "__________ are used to cover and protect wounds."
• Exercise 3: Write five sentences using the terms from the lesson.

Evaluation: The teacher evaluates learners’ understanding by asking them to:

• Define medicine and describe its purpose.
• List five items or activities associated with a hospital.
• Use five words in sentences.

Classwork: Learners are given a worksheet where they circle the correct medical terms from a short passage. They are also asked to write two sentences using the words discussed.

Assignment: For homework, learners are asked to research and write a 150-word paragraph on the role of a nurse in patient care, using at least five medical terms from the lesson.

Conclusion: The teacher concludes the lesson by reviewing key terms and the importance of understanding medical vocabulary. Learners are encouraged to study the terms for the next lesson.