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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 2
Week: 7
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 7
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 7, Period 2
Topic: Body Parts and Their Functions
Sub-topic: Naming and Identifying Major Body Parts
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Name major body parts including head, arms, legs, hands, feet, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Identify the basic functions of these body parts
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Some body parts from daily routines and simple games
Instructional Materials
Charts or posters of the human body, labels for body parts, mirror for self-identification, small balls for practical demonstrations
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Lead learners in a fun song or rhyme that mentions body parts
Ask learners to point to or touch each body part as you name it
Show a body chart and invite learners to name parts they recognize
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Learners listen as the teacher introduces each major body part (head, arms, legs, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands, feet).
- Learners watch as the teacher points to the body part and pronounces its name clearly.
- In pairs, learners practice pointing to their own body parts and saying the name aloud.
- Learners repeat after the teacher as they learn the function of each part in simple terms (e.g., “The eyes help us see”).
- Teacher demonstrates simple movements with body parts (e.g., waving hands, kicking legs, nodding head, clapping hands) and learners imitate.
- Practical activity: learners touch, point to, and move each body part as they say both the name and the function together.
Assessment Checks:
- Teacher calls out a body part and learners point to it.
- Learners are asked individually or in groups to explain one use of a body part (e.g., “My mouth helps me eat”).
- Teacher checks correct pronunciation and understanding through oral questioning and physical demonstration.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Body parts are important because each has a special role. For example:
- Eyes → help us to see.
- Ears → help us to hear.
- Mouth → helps us to eat and talk.
- Hands → help us to hold and carry.
- Legs → help us to walk and run.
- Nose → helps us to smell.
- Head → houses the brain and face.
- Learning body parts helps children understand themselves and use their bodies safely.
- Teacher should monitor participation closely, ensuring learners are actively moving, speaking, and demonstrating understanding.
- Praise learners who participate well and gently correct those who mispronounce or confuse functions.
- Reinforce learning by using songs, rhymes, or short body-part games (e.g., “Touch your head, touch your toes”).
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review the body parts and their functions learned today, reinforce through a quick “Simon Says” game using body parts
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners draw a simple human figure and label at least five body parts
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
At home, learners identify and name five body parts with a family member and share in the next class
Follow-up Activity:
Prepare a short role-play demonstrating how different body parts help in daily activities or games
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use visual, verbal, and physical demonstrations for learners with different learning needs
Pair learners for peer support
Provide extra time for learners who need assistance in identifying or demonstrating body parts
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low