Third Term Lesson Note for Week Four
Class : Primary Two
Subject : Physical and Health Education
Topic : Rest and Sleep
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Instructional Material : Chart showing bed, mat, table, chair,
Previous Knowledge :
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Explain resting and sleeping
ii. Identify proper way of resting and sleeping.
Content :
Rest is a time to relax our body after working for a long period of time. We have break time in the school so we can rest before we continue with our class activities again.
Too much work without resting can harm our body.
Proper way of resting
i. Lying or sitting down without doing any work.
ii. Relaxing with your head on your desk.
iii. Playing games like chess, computer games, etc.
iv. Reading story books, listening to music or watching television
Importance of rest.
1. Rest make us regain our strength, after exercise or work.
2. Rest helps us to cool our brain.
3. Rest makes us fit and healthy for the next activity.
Sleeping
Sleeping is when a person lies down with his eyes closed while the mind and the body are inactive. Sleep is very important to every body
Health wise, it is compulsory we must sleep for 6 – 8 hours daily. This can help to reduce stress and regain lost or used energy.
Best conditions for sleeping
- People should sleep in a comfortable room ghat is free from noise and distraction.
- People should sleep in rooms that provide proper ventilation
- Good bed or mat should be used.
Ways of improving Sleeping
1. Sleep in a noise free room.
2. Sleep early.
3. Get a good mattress or mat.
4. Sleep in well ventilated room
5. Free your mind from the way trouble
6. Exercise regularly.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking questions orally.
Step 2 : Teacher introduces the new lesson by asking learners, ‘what is rest?’ and “what is sleep? ”
Step 3 : The teacher demonstrate how to rest or sleep and identify the items used.
Step 4 : State the importance of rest and Sleep. Mentions how many hours sleep must be observed medically.
Evaluation :
1. Explain the following :
i. Rest – ___________________________________
ii. Sleep – _________________________________
2. Mention three Importance of rest and Sleep.
3. List the items used for sleeping
i. _________________ ii. __________________
4. We must sleep for ____________ hours in order to be healthy and regain strength.
Conclusion : The teacher summarizes the lesson for a better understanding.