Second Term Lesson Note for Week Three
Class : Primary One
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Reasons why substances are taken into the body.
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 1.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary, (Primary 1 – 3).
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing examples of substances taken into the body.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
Give reasons why substances are taken into the body.
Content :
Reasons Why Substances are taking into the body.
Foods : These are substances we take when hungry. These include; rice, bread, beans, biscuit, etc.
Drugs/ Medicine : Some drugs are taken when we fall sick. Examples are : paracetamol, vitamin c, cough syrup, etc.
Thirst : Water and soft drinks could be taken while feeling thirsty. Examples are : Coca-Cola, Fanta, Pepsi, malt, lacasera, viju milk, etc.
1. We take substance into our body to stay alive.
2. We take substance to prevent thirst.
3. Substances are taken to prevent hunger.
4. It is taken for enjoyment.
5. Substance is taken because of it curiosity.
6. It is taken for its availability.
If good substance is taken into the body, it will improve the body system. It will give our body proper growth, good health, sound sleep and energy to do work.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revision of the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic by listing examples of substances.
Step 3 : Classify substances into good and bad substances.
Step 4 : State reasons why substance is taken into the body.
Evaluation :
1. We take substance into our body to __________. (a) fall sick (b) stay alive (c) stay dead
2. __________ is a substance that quench thirst. (a) Water (b) Food (c) Fruit
3. Mention three reasons why substances are taken into the body.
i. ________________________________________
ii. _______________________________________
iii. _______________________________________
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson, learners were able to answer the questions correctly.
