
Lesson Plan for Primary Two (First Term)
Subject: Physical And Health Education
Class: Primary Two
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Movement of the Body
Sub-Topic: Basic Movement (March Past)
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and describe basic body movements used in a march past.
- Demonstrate proper posture and coordination while performing a march past.
- Participate in a group march past activity, showing teamwork and rhythm.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know how to walk in a straight line and follow simple instructions related to body movements.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook: “Basic Approach to Physical & Health Education Book 2” by Anjorin Olajumoke Adeola
- Visual aids: Diagrams or images showing marching steps and posture
- Flashcards with step-by-step instructions for a march past
Reference Materials (AP
Adeola, A. O. (2017). Basic Approach to Physical & Health Education Book 2. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.
Adeyanju, S. A., Danladi, M., & Edegbai, B. (2022). Spectrum Physical And Health Education For Primary School 2 Textbook (BEC Edition). Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.
Content
What is Body Movement?
Body movement is how we use different parts of our body to move in different ways. This can include walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and more.
Basic Movement (March Past):
1. Standing at Attention: Standing still with your feet together and arms by your sides.
2. Starting Position: Ready position before you start marching.
3. Marching Steps: Marching is like walking, but you lift your knees higher and step in time with the music or a beat.
4. Arm Swing: Let your arms swing forward and back in time with your steps, but keep them straight and controlled.
5. Turning: Making a turn while keeping in line.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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