Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 2

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• and evaluation guide.
• Practical Skill Performance:
• Task: "Perform basic dribbling for 10 seconds and demonstrate one type of pass (chest or bounce)."
• Marking Scheme/Rubric:
• Dribbling (5 marks):

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 2 learners to the concept of games, focusing specifically on basic skills in basketball and the importance of safety rules during play. Understanding games is crucial for promoting physical fitness, developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and inculcating discipline among young Nigerian learners. Participation in games helps children maintain a healthy lifestyle, build social connections, and develop a sense of fair play, which are valuable attributes in their daily lives and future community engagement within Nigeria.

Teacher activity

• Demonstrates the basic skills in basketball
• Leads the pupils to mention the safety rules
• Observes the pupils and of fers as sistance

Evaluation guide

• Assessment will be ongoing throughout the lesson and specifically at the end to gauge learner understanding and skill acquisition.
• A. Formative Assessment (During the lesson):
• Observation: The teacher observes learners' participation in warm-up, their attempts at dribbling, passing, and shooting, and their adherence to safety instructions.
• Oral Questioning: Ask questions throughout the demonstration and practice sessions to check for understanding of concepts and rules.
• Checklist: Use a simple checklist to note which learners are attempting the skills and following safety rules (e.g., "uses fingertips for dribbling," "passes to partner," "listens to instructions").

Reference guide

• Playground
• Pictures
• Textbooks
• Charts
• Ball
• Whistle