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Emotional health

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TERM – 3RD TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: EMOTIONAL HEALTH

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

I.) Define emotional health

II.) Discuss the relationship between emotional and physical health.

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 explains the meaning of emotional health.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discuss the relationship between emotional and physical health.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Emotional health refers to the state of our emotional well-being, including how we manage our feelings, cope with stress, build relationships, and maintain balance in life. It involves understanding and expressing emotions in a healthy way, having resilience in the face of challenges, and nurturing positive relationships with oneself and others.

Emotional health and physical health

Emotional health and physical health are closely linked in a bidirectional relationship.

  1. Impact on Physical Health: Emotional well-being influences physical health. Chronic stress, anxiety, or depression can weaken the immune system, increase inflammation, and elevate blood pressure, leading to various health problems like heart disease, digestive issues, and weakened immune function.
  2. Healthier Lifestyle Choices: People with better emotional health tend to make healthier lifestyle choices. They are more likely to exercise regularly, eat nutritious foods, get enough sleep, and avoid harmful habits like smoking or excessive drinking, which all contribute to better physical health.
  3. Stress Response: Emotional health affects how the body responds to stress. Chronic stress can lead to overactivation of the body's stress response system, resulting in wear and tear on the body over time. Managing stress effectively through emotional well-being practices like relaxation techniques, mindfulness, or seeking social support can reduce the negative impact on physical health.
  4. Healing and Recovery: Emotional health plays a role in the body's ability to heal and recover from illness or injury. Positive emotions and a supportive social network can enhance resilience and speed up recovery, while negative emotions and social isolation can impede healing processes.
  5. Mind-Body Connection: The mind-body connection highlights how emotions and physical health are interconnected. For example, unresolved emotional issues can manifest as physical symptoms, such as tension headaches or stomach problems.

EVALUATION: 1. What is emotional health

  1. Describe the relationship between emotional and physical health, give 3 points.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively