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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 31
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 31
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 31, Period 6
Topic: Principles of First Aid
Sub-topic: Introduction & Safety Rules
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Define first aid and explain why it is important
Identify basic safety rules to follow during first aid
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Basic health and hygiene habits, awareness of minor injuries
Instructional Materials
First aid kit, bandages, cotton wool, pictures showing first aid procedures
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Ask learners if they have ever seen someone get hurt and how they helped
Discuss situations where first aid may be needed
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Step 1: Definition and Explanation of First Aid
- Teacher explains: “First Aid is the quick help we give to someone who is hurt or sick before the doctor or nurse comes.”
- Add extra simple definitions for clarity:
- It is the first help we give in an emergency.
- It is the care we give immediately to prevent the injury from becoming worse.
- Examples:
- Helping a friend who falls on the playground.
- Cleaning a small cut on the finger before a parent or teacher takes the child to a hospital.
- Putting a bandage on a scraped knee.
Step 2: Safety Rules in First Aid (Explained Simply)
- Teacher introduces rules one at a time, using flashcards or pictures.
- Never touch sharp objects – knives, broken glass, and razor blades can hurt you.
- Ask for help – always call an adult (teacher, parent) before giving First Aid.
- Stay calm – do not cry or panic; staying calm helps you think clearly.
- Use clean materials only – use a clean cloth, plaster, or cotton to avoid germs.
- Wash your hands before and after giving First Aid.
- Do not play with blood – use gloves or cloth if available.
- Teacher gives real-life examples for each rule:
- If you see broken glass, don’t touch it—call an adult.
- If your friend is bleeding, don’t panic, get help.
- Always use a clean handkerchief, not a dirty one.
Step 3: Demonstration of Simple First Aid Skills
- Cleaning a Small Cut: Teacher demonstrates washing hands first, then gently cleaning a small cut with clean water and covering it with cotton.
- Applying a Bandage: Teacher shows how to wrap a bandage around a finger or arm without tying it too tightly.
- Stopping Bleeding: Teacher demonstrates pressing a clean cloth firmly on a bleeding area to stop blood flow.
- Calling for Help: Teacher models how to say: “Teacher, please come, my friend is hurt.”
Step 4: Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Practical)
- Role-play: In pairs, pupils act out helping a friend who has fallen and scraped a knee (pretend play).
- Bandaging Practice: Learners use strips of cloth or real bandages to practice wrapping around a classmate’s arm (under supervision).
- Cotton Use: Pupils practice gently pressing cotton on a pretend “cut” marked on paper or doll.
- Safety Rule Game: Teacher calls out a situation (e.g., “You see a broken bottle on the ground”) and pupils respond with the correct safety rule (“Do not touch sharp objects!”).
Step 5: Assessment Checks (Expanded)
- Teacher observes how learners hold and use bandages.
- Ask individual learners:
- “What is First Aid?”
- “Tell me two safety rules in First Aid.”
- “Why must we use clean materials?”
- Pupils explain in their own words how they would help a friend who falls down.
Step 6: Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Emphasize that:
- Hygiene is very important – germs make wounds worse.
- Calmness helps us act quickly and wisely.
- Safety is number one – we should never put ourselves in danger.
- Encourage learners: “Always tell an adult and don’t try to do everything alone.”
Extra Assignment (to reinforce learning):
- Draw a picture of someone helping a friend with First Aid.
- Ask parents at home to tell them one time when First Aid was given in the family and share it next class.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review definition of first aid and key safety rules
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Name one first aid rule and demonstrate a simple action
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Draw and label a first aid kit
Follow-up Activity:
Discuss with a family member one way to provide first aid safely
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide verbal and visual instructions
Pair learners for demonstrations so everyone participates
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low