Identify Features of Objects: Observe and name the colours, shapes, and sizes of everyday objects found in their environment (e.g., market produce, classroom items, local fabrics).
Recognize Different Sounds: Identify and describe various sounds made by objects, animals, and persons within their community (e.g., sounds of a *keke napep*, a barking dog, a person singing).
Distinguish Odours: Detect and describe different odours from common items like fruits, food, and other household objects, categorizing them as pleasant or unpleasant (e.g., smell of ripe mango, *jollof rice*, dirty refuse).
Identify Tastes: Detect and state the taste of various food items, differentiating between sweet, sour, salty, and bitter (e.g., taste of *garri*, lime, salt, bitter leaf).
Identify Objects by Touch: Identify objects by touching and feeling them, distinguishing various textures and temperatures (e.g., smooth surface of a calabash, rough texture of sandpaper, warmth of a freshly cooked yam).
Lesson summary
This topic introduces Primary 2 learners to the fundamental concept of the five human senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Understanding the senses is crucial for learners to effectively perceive and interact with their environment, enhancing their safety, learning, and appreciation of the world around them. In the Nigerian context, the senses are vital for navigating busy streets, identifying local food items, appreciating traditional music, recognizing danger, and interacting with cultural artifacts.
Teacher activity
The teacher displays a variety of common Nigerian objects (e.g., a *gari* bowl, a mango, a plastic bottle, a textbook).
Evaluation guide
The evaluation will be based on the provided guide, using a combination of formative and summative methods.
Formative Assessment (Ongoing during activities):
Observation: The teacher observes students' participation in activities, their ability to follow instructions, and their engagement with sensory tasks.
Questioning: The teacher asks targeted questions during activities to check understanding (e.g., "What sense did you use to know that?", "Can you describe that smell?").
Practical Demonstration: Students demonstrate their ability to identify objects by touch, smell, or by mimicking sounds.
Reference guide
Coloured pencils and crayon
Wooden blocks of different sizes, shapes and colours
