Movement of the Body – Basic 3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

How Our Body Moves

Our body has joints that help us move:

• Neck – turns head

• Shoulders – lift arms

• Elbows – bend arms

• Wrists – move hands

• Hips – move legs

• Knees – bend legs

Benefits of Movement

• Makes us strong
• Keeps us healthy
• Helps us grow properly

Exercise 3: Movement Time! Do each movement 5 times:

1. Nod your head up and down
2. Roll your shoulders
3. Bend and straighten your arms
4. Twist your waist left and right
5. Lift your knees high

CLASS ACTIVITY

Find something in class and guess its mass. Then check if you can lift it easily!

Teacher’s Notes: ___________