Begin the lesson by discussing why our body is special and how taking care of it helps us stay strong and happy. Use relatable examples like eating fruits and playing outside.
Go to the LessonLearning Objectives
- Identify healthy foods that help the body grow strong.
- Describe the importance of staying clean to keep germs away.
- Explain how physical activity contributes to a healthy body.
- Recognize the need for adequate sleep for overall health and energy.
Introduction and Hook
Direct Instruction
Introduce the concept of staying healthy by explaining the importance of eating healthy foods, staying clean, being active, and getting enough sleep.
Guided Exploration
Watch the video 'How to Brush Your Teeth' to teach students proper oral hygiene. This video provides a step-by-step guide to brushing teeth effectively.
Hands-On Activity
Engage students in a sorting activity where they categorize foods into healthy and unhealthy groups. Discuss why each food is placed in its category.
Have students create a daily activity chart, documenting how they stay active each day. This promotes awareness of physical health.
Independent Practice
Encourage students to draw a picture of their favorite healthy meal and explain why they like it. This reinforces the concept of healthy eating.
Check for Understanding
Review and Reflection
Discuss with students what they learned about staying healthy. Encourage them to share their favorite healthy habit and why it's important.
Assessment and Extension
Administer the 'Your Body and Senses – Review' assessment to reinforce learning about body parts and senses. This includes fill-in-the-blank and true or false questions.
Encourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the 'Your Body and Senses' unit.
Try the Quiz