Phe primary 3
PRY 3 PHE IST TERM E-NOTE
WEEK1
Topic: Creative rhythm and movement
Subtitle: Rhythm and movement
Learning Objectives: At the end of this this lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Demonstrate rhythm
2. Differentiate between animals sounds and sounds made by people
3. State the importance of rhythm and movement
Resources and materials:
Scheme of work
Online information
Instructional material: picture chart
Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic from their previous classes.
CONTENT
Creative Rhythms
A creative rhythm is an end product of movements as children learn to move the parts of their body and to use them as instruments of expression.
Rhythm activities
1. Fundamental rhythm
2. Sing along games
3. Dancing
4. Folk dance
Types rhythm
1. Random rhythm
2. Regular rhythm
3. Alternating rhythm
4. Progress rhythm
5. Flowing rhythm
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity. Creative movement uses body actions to: communicate an image (the wind), communicate an idea (a journey) or communicate a feeling (strength).
Benefits of Creative Movement
1. Helps children develop body control.
2. Children gain coordination and balance through varied movements.
3. Children are able to respond to music and rhythm.
4. Encourages children to express their creativity in physical ways
Animals and human sound
1. Dogs bark
2. Goat and sheep bleat
3. Frog croaks
4. Lions roar
5. Elephant trumpet
6. Camels grunt
7. Cats meow, hiss and purr
8. Birds whistle, twitter, tweet and sing
9. Cock crows
10. Donkey bray
11. Eagles scream
12. Doves coo
13. Duck quack
14. Jackals howl
15. Snake hiss
16. Zebra whinny
17. Humans talk, cry, scream, shout, whistle and whisper
Importance of rhythm and movement
1. Rhythm spur emotion
2. Influence thoughts
3. Aid relaxation
4. Encourages fun
Strategies& Activities:
Step1: Teacher revises the previous topic.
Step2: Teacher introduces the new topic.
Step3: Teacher explains the new topic.
Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.
Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.
Assessment & Evaluation:
1. List six animals and their sounds
2. List three animals sound
WRAP UP(CONCLUSION) Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
Assignment:
1. state two benefits of creative rhythm
2. what is creative rhythm
WEEK 2
Topic: Rhythm
Subtitle: Fundamental rhythm
Learning Objectives: At the end of this this lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Define fundamental rhythm
2. State six fundamental activities
Resources and materials:
Scheme of work
Online information
Instructional material: charts
Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
Fundamental rhythms is also known natural dances, it is the same as fundamental movement which is what we do with our body without any hindrance. It is done with reaction to orders or musical instruments and it could be done alone or in groups.
The general purpose of a programme of fundamental rhythm is to provide a variety of basic movement experiences.
Activities of fundamental rhythm
1. Skipping
2. Walking
3. Running
4. Marching
5. Clapping
6. Whistling
7. Hopping
8. Throwing
9. Playing of drums
10. Balancing
11. Galloping
12. Catching
13. Leaping
14. Kicking
15. Playing drums
16. Sliding and
17. Stamping of one’s foot against the ground
Combination of these activities brings about fun and creativity.
Strategies& Activities:
Step1: Teacher revises the previous topic.
Step2: Teacher introduces the new topic.
Step3: Teacher explains the new topic.
Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.
Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.
Assessment & Evaluation:
1. What is fundamental rhythm?
2. List six activities of fundamental rhythm
WRAP UP(CONCLUSION) Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
Assignment:
1. General purpose of fundamental rhythm is …………………
2. List ten fundamental rhythm activities
WEEK 3
Topic: First Aids
Subtitle: First Aids
Learning Objectives: At the end of this this lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Describe first aid
2. List qualities of a first aid giver
3. List content of first aid box
Resources and materials:
Scheme of work
Online information
Instructional material: charts
Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.
In other cases, first aid consists of the care provided to someone with a minor injury. For example, first aid is often all that’s needed to treat minor burns, cuts, and insect stings.
When you provide basic medical care to someone experiencing a sudden injury or illness, it’s known as first aid.
Qualities of a first aid giver
Effective first aid is more than just technical skills, it is also about an individual’s people skills, ability to work under pressure and common sense.
1. Good communication skills
2. Ability to work in a team
3. Ability to work under pressure
4. Leadership
5. Knowledge of their own risk
Essential content of the first aid box and their uses
1. A box of adhesive dressing (Plasters) of different sizes for covering small wounds. A roll of plaster (Cloth backed, plasticized or micro-pore tape). Blunt-ended scissors for cutting bandage of plaster.
2. Antiseptic lotion to use with the cotton wool and antiseptic wipes.
3. Cotton wool for cleaning cuts and gauzes.
4. Some triangular bandages to several safety pins for making a sling or emergency bandage.
5. Sterile dressings (field dressings) of various sizes for covering wounds. Sterile eye dressings with bandage attached for eye injuries.
6. Aspirin or paracetamol preferably sealed in foil to give longer life.
7. Anti-histamine cream for insect bites and stings.
8. Tweezers for removing splinters.
9. Tubular gauze bandages for finger injuries and applicator tongs.
10. Two or three crepe or conforming bandages for sprains and for wounds in awkward places such as elbows and ankles.

Strategies& Activities:
Step1: Teacher revises the previous topic.
Step2: Teacher introduces the new topic.
Step3: Teacher explains the new topic.
Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.
Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.
Assessment & Evaluation:
1. Explain first aid
2. List three content of a first aid box
WRAP UP(CONCLUSION) Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
Assignment: 1. List two qualities of a first aid giver
3. Draw a first aid box.
WEEK 4
Topic: Table tennis
Subtitle: Table tennis
Learning Objectives: At the end of this this lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Origin of table tennis
2. State players of table tennis
3. State modern rules of table tennis
4. List skills in table tennis
Resources and materials:
Scheme of work
Online information
Instructional material: charts
Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
Origin of table tennis
Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small rackets or bat. The name table tennis was adopted in 1921-22 when the old Ping -Pong Association formed in 1902 was revived. The Fe’de’ration Internationale de Tennis de Table (International Table Tennis Federation) was founded in 1926, the founding members being England, Sweden, Hungary, India, Denmark, Germany, Czechoslovakia Austria, and Wales.
In 1980 the first World Cup was held, and Guo Yuehua of China won the $12,500 first prize. Table tennis became Olympic sport in 1988, with singles and doubles competition for men and women.
Table tennis modern rules
There are five basic table tennis serving rules;
1. Throw the ball 16cm from your fee arm
2. Throw near vertically
3. Use open palm: the ball must rest on the palm, but not on your fingers
4. Serve behind the end line
5. Don’t hide the serve
Basic skills for modern Table tennis
1. Forehand Drive Technique.
2. Backhand topspin close to the table.
3. Forehand push and backhand push.
4. Forehand flick.
5. Backhand flick.
6. Backhand loop the under spin ball.
7. Forehand attack the semi-long ball.
8. Learn Forehand fast serve.
9. Forehand pendulum serve.
10. Backhand sidespin serve
Strategies& Activities:
Step1: Teacher revises the previous topic.
Step2: Teacher introduces the new topic.
Step3: Teacher explains the new topic.
Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.
Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.
Assessment & Evaluation:
1. What is table tennis?
2. List four basic skills in table tennis.
3. Who won the first table tennis world cup?
WRAP UP(CONCLUSION) Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
Assignment:
1. Table tennis federation was founded in the year ……………………..
2. How many people can play table tennis?
3. State two table rules.
4. Table tennis participated in their first Olympics in year …………………..
WEEK 5
Topic: Nutrition
Subtitle: Nutrients
Learning Objectives: At the end of this this lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. state the meaning of nutrients
2. describe the importance of nutrients to the body.
3. state 4 essential nutrients
Resources and materials:
Scheme of work
Online information
Instructional material: picture charts
Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.
CONTENT
Nutrients are substances that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. OR
A nutrient is a substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce.
Essential nutrients and their importance
Essential nutrient is also known as types of food or classes of food and there six (6) essential classes of food.
1. Protein: Protein provides the building blocks of the body, and every cell, from bone to skin to hair, contains protein. Sixteen percent of the average person’s body weight is from protein and protein is used primarily for growth, health, and body maintenance.
Examples: beef, fish, beans.
2. Carbohydrate: are necessary for a healthy body. Carbohydrate is also called Carbs, which is energy giving food, it fuels your body, especially your central nervous system and brain, and protects you against disease. Examples: grains such as rice, wheat and millet.
3. Fat: supports many of your body’s functions such as vitamin and mineral absorption, blood clotting, building cells, and muscle movement. Examples of fat: nuts such as oil palm, groundnut and walnut, melon, sunflower seed and fish.
4. Vitamins: vitamins are vital for warding off disease and staying healthy. The body needs these micronutrients to support its functions. There are 13 essential vitamins that the body needs to function properly, including vitamins A, C, B6, and D. Examples: carrot, blackberry, tomatoes, apple, banana and cabbage.
5. Minerals: minerals help support the body. They’re essential for many body functions, including building strong bones and teeth, regulating your metabolism, and staying properly hydrated. Some of the most common minerals are calcium, iron, and zinc.
Iron can be gotten from plantain and Iron supports your red blood cells and hormone creation.
6. Water: we can go for weeks without food, but we can’t last more than a few days without water. Water is very important for every system in your body. Our body is made up of about 62 percent of water. Water improves your brain function and mood.
Strategies& Activities:
Step1: Teacher revises the previous topic.Strategies& Activities:Step1: Teacher revises the previous topic.
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