Games (Primary 1- Physical and Health Education Lesson Note: Second Term, Week Four)

Week Four

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 4th Week
Topic: Games
Sub-topic: (i) Local games continue e.g. Fire on the Mountain, etc (ii) List the benefits of local games.

Instructional Objectives

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and describe two local games, including their rules and how to play them.
2. Explain three benefits of playing local games, such as promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and social interaction.
3. Demonstrate playing “Fire on the Mountain” while following the rules and encouraging participation.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know some basic physical activities and have played simple games with their peers. They should also have an understanding of what games are and their purpose in social settings.

Instructional Materials

• Textbook: Wabp Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools Book 1 by Na’omi Baba Gbefwi, Emma Okoroigwe, Adetola Akinmorin (2017).
• Visual aids showing local games and their benefits (e.g., pictures or illustrations).
• Flashcards listing the rules and benefits of local games.

Reference Materials

• Na’omi Baba Gbefwi, Emma Okoroigwe, Adetola Akinmorin. (2017). Wabp Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools Book 1. Lagos: West African Book Publisher.
• Adeyanju, S.A., Musa Danladi, I., Edegbai, B., I gbanugo, V.C., & Okunrotifa, E.B. (2022). Spectrum Physical and Health Education for Primary School 1 Textbook (BEC Edition). Lagos: Spectrum Book Limited.

Content

Games

Fire on the Mountain

Fire on the Mountain is a super fun game that many children love to play! It’s a game where you can run around, laugh, and have a great time with your friends. 

How to Play:

1. Gather Your Friends:
   You need at least five friends to play. The more, the merrier!
2. Find a Safe Space:
   Look for an open area, like a playground or a big yard, where everyone can run freely.
3. Choose the “Fire”:
   Pick one person to be the “fire.” This person will stand in the middle of the playing area.
4. Get Ready to Run:
   All the other players stand in a line facing the “fire.”
5. The Fun Begins:
   When the “fire” shouts, “Fire on the mountain!” all the players must run away in different directions to avoid getting tagged!
6. Tagging and Freezing:
   The “fire” tries to tag the running players. If someone gets tagged, they must freeze and stay in place.
7. Freeing Friends:
   Other players can come back and tap the frozen players to set them free. But they have to be careful not to get tagged by the “fire” while they do this!
8. Keep Playing:
   The game continues until everyone gets tagged or the players decide to stop. Then you can choose a new “fire” and start again!

Benefits of Local Games

1. Physical Exercise
2. Making Friends
3. Teamwork
4. Creativity
5. Fun and Enjoyment
6. Stress Relief

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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