Care of the Body (Part 1)

Grade 10 · Physical Education

Semester 2 | Period 5 | Week 27

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 2

Period: 5

Week: 27

School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 10
Week & Period: Week 27, Period V
Date:
Topic: Care of the Body (Part 1)
Subtopics:

  • General body cleanliness
  • Bathing and oral care

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Explain the importance of general body cleanliness.
  2. Identify correct methods for bathing and oral care.
  3. Demonstrate good practices for maintaining body cleanliness.
  4. Discuss the effects of poor hygiene on health and sports performance.

 

Previous Knowledge:

Learners have discussed the definition and importance of personal hygiene.

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Soap, sponge, and towel
  • Chart showing steps in bathing and brushing teeth
  • Visuals of good vs. poor hygiene

Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:

Ask:

  • What do you use to clean your body?
  • How often should we bathe?

Activity:

  • Show pictures of two students: one neat and one untidy. Ask learners which one looks healthy and why.

 

Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes

General Body Cleanliness:

  • Includes daily bathing, oral care, wearing clean clothes, and trimming nails.
  • Helps remove dirt, sweat, and germs.

Bathing Properly:

  • Use clean water and soap
  • Scrub all body parts, including armpits, behind ears, feet
  • Use a clean towel
  • Bathe at least once a day, more if you play sports

Oral Hygiene:

  • Brush teeth twice daily
  • Use fluoride toothpaste
  • Clean the tongue and rinse mouth
  • Replace toothbrush every 3 months
  • Avoid sugary snacks and drinks

Consequences of Poor Hygiene:

  • Body odor, tooth decay, infections
  • Low self-esteem
  • Poor sports performance
  • Spreading illness to teammates

 

Learners’ Activities:

  • Demonstrate tooth brushing using a model or real toothbrush
  • Draw and label a hygiene kit
  • List 5 body parts that must be cleaned thoroughly during bathing
  • Group work: prepare a hygiene checklist

 

Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes

Review Questions:

  1. Why is daily bathing important?
  2. How should we clean our teeth?
  3. What are the effects of poor hygiene?

Mini Quiz:

  1. You should brush your teeth: A. Once a week
    Before playing games only
    C. Every morning and night
    D. Only when sick
  2. A person who bathes daily will: A. Smell bad
    Spread germs
    C. Stay clean and fresh
    D. Avoid soap

 

Homework / Assignment:

  1. Create a daily hygiene timetable.
  2. Ask your parent or guardian to help you inspect your hygiene kit at home.
  3. Write 3 things you learned today about caring for your body.

 

Notes – Detailed and Explained:

Caring for the body involves daily habits that keep us clean, prevent illness, and promote confidence. Bathing and brushing teeth regularly are the first steps to good hygiene. These habits support strong performance in school and sports.

 

Expanded Notes / Instructions:

  • Encourage peer support and routine hygiene practices at home
  • Introduce a classroom hygiene monitor or group

 

Inclusive / Differentiation:

  • Use visuals and demonstrations for learners who need support
  • Provide checklists for learners with memory challenges

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

  • Did learners show correct understanding through demonstration?
  • What habits need further reinforcement?
  • Can learners apply what they learned at home?