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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 3
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 3
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 3, Period 1
Topic: Personal Hygiene
Sub-topic: Care of the Body and Importance for Health
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Identify body parts that need regular care (hands, teeth, hair, feet, eyes, ears). Demonstrate proper hygiene habits. Explain the importance of hygiene for health and physical activity.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know basic body parts and the concept of health and fitness from Weeks 1 and 2.
Instructional Materials
Soap, toothbrushes, combs, towels, hand sanitizer, posters showing hygiene routines.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks learners: “What do you do to keep your body clean?” Learners share ideas and experiences. Simple hand and arm stretches are done as warm-up.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher Input (Expanded & Detailed):
- Introduction & Definitions:
- Personal Hygiene: Teacher defines personal hygiene as the practice of keeping the body clean and well-groomed to prevent illness, maintain health, and promote overall well-being.
- Importance of Personal Hygiene:
- Prevents infections and diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
- Promotes self-confidence and social acceptance.
- Supports physical activity by reducing the risk of skin infections, eye irritation, or foot problems.
- Key Body Parts to Care For & Demonstrations:
- Hands: Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques, emphasizing soap, water, and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
- Teeth: Show proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques to prevent cavities and gum disease.
- Hair: Demonstrate combing, brushing, and keeping hair clean to prevent lice and scalp infections.
- Feet: Show cleaning and drying of feet, and wearing clean socks to prevent fungal infections.
- Eyes, Ears, and Nose: Demonstrate gentle cleaning (wiping eyes, cleaning ears safely with a cloth, blowing nose) to prevent irritation and infection.
- Connection to Physical Activity:
- Teacher explains that good hygiene reduces the risk of infections during exercise.
- Clean body and clothing prevent rashes, skin infections, and discomfort while being active.
- Hygiene supports participation in team sports, PE activities, and outdoor games.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed):
- Practical Hygiene Practice:
- Handwashing Drill: Learners wash hands in pairs or small groups, following proper steps: wetting, applying soap, scrubbing all surfaces, rinsing, and drying.
- Brushing & Hair Care: Learners simulate brushing teeth (using toothbrush models if available) and combing hair properly.
- Feet & Face Care: Learners practice cleaning feet and face, and discuss simple routines to prevent infections.
- Discussion & Reflection:
- Learners discuss the importance of each hygiene habit, e.g., “Why do we wash hands before meals?” or “How does brushing teeth protect our health?”
- Compare hygiene routines at home versus school.
- Discuss how hygiene affects performance in physical activities (e.g., cleaner hands reduce risk of cuts becoming infected).
- Role-Play & Simulations:
- Scenario 1: Washing hands before eating or after playing outside.
- Scenario 2: Brushing teeth in the morning and before bed.
- Scenario 3: Combing hair and keeping nails clean before school.
- Learners act out scenarios in pairs, with peers observing and providing feedback.
- Group Work:
- Learners create posters or charts illustrating daily hygiene routines.
- Groups present their charts, explaining why each habit is important for health and participation in physical activities.
Assessment Checks (Expanded):
- Observation:
- Teacher watches learners performing handwashing, brushing, and hair care for correct technique and effort.
- Oral Questions:
- “Which body parts should you clean every day?”
- “Why is washing hands important before exercises?”
- “How can good hygiene prevent sickness?”
- Practical Assessment:
- Learners demonstrate a complete hygiene routine correctly in pairs or small groups.
- Peer assessment: Learners give constructive feedback on classmates’ hygiene practices.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Personal hygiene is essential for health, self-esteem, and social acceptance.
- Demonstrations and guided practice ensure learners understand proper techniques.
- Role-play and peer observation reinforce learning and encourage habit formation.
- Hygiene practices are directly linked to successful participation in PE and other school activities, preventing infections that can disrupt learning.
- Teachers should emphasize consistency, making hygiene a daily habit both at home and school.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Learners demonstrate one hygiene habit and explain its benefit. Teacher reinforces the link between hygiene, health, and performance in physical activities.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners write one body part they cleaned today and one reason why hygiene is important. Teacher collects slips and provides oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded)
Learners maintain a personal hygiene routine at home for one week and report observations on how it affects their energy and readiness for physical activity.
Follow-up Activity
Next lesson will cover exercises, including squat thrust and other simple routines for strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Learners with physical limitations are assisted by peers or perform modified hygiene tasks. Demonstrations are repeated for clarity.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low