Week Eight
Subject: Physical And Health Education
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 8th Week
Topic: Swimming
Sub-topic: Safety Rules in Swimming
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify at least five safety rules to follow when swimming, explaining why each rule is important.
- Demonstrate proper behavior in a swimming environment, including following instructions from an adult and using safety equipment.
- Express the importance of swimming safety through role-play or discussions about safe and unsafe swimming practices.
Entry Behaviour
Before starting this lesson, pupils should already know:
- Basic swimming concepts and skills discussed in previous lessons.
- General rules about being safe during physical activities.
- The importance of listening to adults for safety.
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: Charts or posters illustrating safety rules for swimming (e.g., no running by the pool, swimming with a buddy).
- Flashcards: Flashcards with images depicting safe and unsafe swimming behaviors.
Reference Materials
- Gbefwi, N. B., Okoroigwe, E., & Akinmorin, A. (2017). Wabp Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools Book 1. West African Book Publisher. Lagos.
- Adeyanju, S. A., Danladi, M. I., Edegbai, B., Igbunugo, V. C., & Okunrotifa, E. B. (2022). Spectrum Physical and Health Education for Primary School 1 Textbook (BEC Edition). Spectrum Book Limited. Lagos.
Content
Safety Rules in Swimming
- Always Swim with an Adult
- Know Your Swimming Limits
- Wear a Life Jacket
- Listen to the Lifeguard
- Don’t Run Near the Pool
- Check the Water Temperature
- Avoid Diving in Shallow Water
- No Horseplay
- Take Breaks
- Learn to Float
- Know How to Call for Help
- Stay Away from Drains and Filters
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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