The Human Body – Parts and Functions of the Human Body Primary 4 (Basic 4) Term 1 Week 3 Home Economics

HOME ECONOMICS

PREVOCATIONAL STUDIES 

FIRST TERM

WEEK 3

PRIMARY 4

THEME – HUMAN BODY 

 PREVIOUS LESSON – 

TOPIC – INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS 

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. Parts of the Body

3. Functions of Different Parts Parts of the Body

4. Revision and Weekly Assessment (Test)

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives –

1. identify and describe the uses of different part of the body.

2. state the functions different parts of the human body.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can identify and describe the functions different parts of the body.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart showing parts of the body.

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Course Book

All Relevant Material

Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION 

The human body consists of several parts, each with its own specific functions. Here are some major parts of the human body,

1. Head

2. Neck

3. Torso

4. Arms

5. Legs

6. Muscles

FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF HUMAN BODY 

HEAD

The head contains several important structures which are brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It also houses the skull, which protects the brain. The eyes allow you to see, the Ears allow you to hear, the nose allows you to breathe and smell while the mouth allows you to eat and speak.

NECK

The neck connects the head to the rest of the body and contains the cervical vertebrae that support the head.

TORSO

The torso is the central part of the body which includes the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The torso houses many vital organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, and reproductive organs. It is also known as the trunk.

ARMS

The arms attach to the shoulders and extend to the hands which consist of the upper arm, forearm, and hand. The arms enable us to perform a wide range of functions, including lifting, grasping, and manipulating objects.

LEGS

The legs attach to the hips and extend to the feet which consist of the thigh, shin, and foot. The legs help with walking, running, jumping, and other movements.

MUSCLES

The human body has hundreds of muscles that are responsible for movement, stability, and posture. They are attached to bones and work together with the skeletal system.

LESSON 2 – FUNCTIONS OF PARTS OF THE BODY

7. Skeletal System

8. Cardiovascular System

9. Respiratory System

10. Digestive System

11. Nervous System

12. Reproductive System

SKELETAL SYSTEM

The skeletal system provides structure and support to the body which comprises the bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage. The skeleton protects vital organs and provides attachment points for muscles.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood. It circulates oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other substances throughout the body.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

The respiratory system includes the lungs and airways. It helps in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

The digestive system consists of organs such as the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, and pancreas. It is responsible for the breakdown, digestion, and absorption of food.

NERVOUS SYSTEM

The nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It controls and coordinates body functions, processes sensory information, and enables communication between body parts.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The reproductive system differs between males and females. It is responsible for reproduction, including the production of sperm in males and eggs in females.

REVISION AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST) 

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson based on what he/she taught or what the pupils have learned.

2. Teacher organizes pupils in groups or pairs depending on the size of the class and available instructional materials.

3. Teacher displays chart showing several parts of the body for the pupils to identify the parts and their functions.

4. Teacher listens and participates in the group discussion to related the lesson and broaden the pupils and their group understanding.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils identify and discuss various parts of the body.

5. Teacher uses the chart and the pupil’s relevant responses to introduce the lesson and leads a class discussion on different parts of the body and their functions.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils pay attention to the introduction and participate actively in the class discussion on different parts of the body and their functions.

5. Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board using appropriate lesson evaluation.

Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the summary by responding correctly to the questions and write as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks the pupils to state 5 functions different parts of the human body.