Physical Fitness and Population – Basic 5 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Things To Do To Keep The Body Physically Fit
2. Characteristics Of Household Population And Its Effects On Personal Hygiene

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/ Chalkboard 
• Explanatory posters 
• Explanatory pictures 
• Explanatory videos

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD

• Explanation 
• Discussion 
• Questions and Answers.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools. 
• Lagos State Scheme of Work 
• Online Materials. 
• Social Studies Text Books for Primary Schools

MODULE CONTENT

THINGS TO DO TO KEEP THE BODY PHYSICALLY FIT

1. Eating nourishing food
2. Taking enough rest and sleep
3. Do exercise regularly
4. Maintain personal hygiene
5. Avoid accident
6. Be careful at all times.

CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSEHOLD POPULATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON PERSONAL HYGIENE

1. Overcrowding
2. Growth rate
3. High mortality rate
4. Lack of education

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson. 
• The Teacher introduces the topic. 
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

LESSON EVALUATION

Learners are asked:

• To list three ways in which we must keep our body physically fit. 
• To list three ways in which household population affects personal hygiene