Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Senior Secondary 1

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• . Emphasizes the connection between institutional sports and overall national development.
• Student Activity: Students answer questions posed by the teacher, solidifying their understanding of the topic.
• Guided Practice (With Solutions)
• Question 1:
• Identify two educational levels in Nigeria and name one major institutional sports festival associated with each level.

Lesson summary

This lesson introduces students to the concept of institutional sports within the Nigerian educational system. It highlights the structured nature of sports development from primary to tertiary levels and the significance of these organized competitions. Understanding institutional sports is crucial for students as it reveals pathways for talent development, promotes healthy lifestyles, fosters national unity, and can lead to career opportunities in sports. This topic helps students appreciate the organized framework of sports beyond casual play, connecting their physical activities to a broader national system of development and recognition.

Teacher activity

• Begins by asking students to recall any sports events they participated in or observed in their primary or secondary schools. The teacher then writes student responses on the board.

Evaluation guide

• Observation: The teacher observes student participation in class discussions and group activities, noting their understanding and engagement.
• Question and Answer: The teacher asks probing questions during explanations and group presentations to check for comprehension of concepts and significances.
• Quick Check: A quick show of hands to answer "yes/no" questions or simple recall questions.
• Summative Assessment (Aligned with Evaluation Guide):
• List three institutional sports festivals found in Nigeria's educational system.

Reference guide

• Text books,
• Charts,
• Pictures,
• C.D ROMS,
• Video tapes.