Types of Wounds

Grade 5 · Physical Education

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 14

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 14

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 14
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 14, Period 2
Topic: Types of Wounds
Sub-topic: Abrasion, Incision, Laceration, Puncture, Avulsion

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Differentiate between types of wounds
Explain the characteristics of each wound type

Previous Knowledge
Students already know that people can get cuts or injuries during play or daily life.

Instructional Materials
Charts showing wound types, diagrams, sample bandages

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher displays a chart of different wounds and asks learners: “What kind of wound is this?”

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes

Content:

  • Definition of Wound: A wound is an injury to the skin or body tissue caused by cuts, scrapes, punctures, or tearing.
  • Types of Wounds:
  1. Abrasion: Surface scratch or scrape, often from falling or rubbing against a rough surface.
    • Example: Scraping knee while playing.
  2. Incision: Clean, straight cut from a sharp object such as a knife or glass.
    • Example: Cutting a finger while slicing fruit.
  3. Laceration: Deep, irregular tear of skin or tissue.
    • Example: Falling on broken glass or metal.
  4. Puncture: Small but deep hole caused by a pointed object.
    • Example: Stepping on a nail or thorn.
  5. Avulsion: Skin or tissue torn away from the body, often severe.
    • Example: Animal bite or machinery accident.

Teacher Demonstration / Practical Examples:

  • Show diagrams or pictures of each type of wound.
  • Describe real-life scenarios for each wound type.
  • Highlight which wounds need urgent attention (laceration, avulsion) versus mild care (abrasion).

Practical Activities:

  1. Students work in small groups to sort pictures of wounds into the correct categories.
  2. Role-play: Students describe how a wound might happen and which type it represents.
  3. Group discussion: Identify the most common wounds in school and how to prevent them.

Learners’ Activities (Expanded):

  • Identify wound types from illustrations and pictures.
  • Discuss causes and prevention of different wounds in groups.
  • Present findings to the class and explain reasoning.
  • Reflect on safety measures to avoid injuries at school and home.

Assessment Checks (Formative):

  • Ask: “Match the definition with the correct wound type.”
  • Ask: “Which wound type is most likely to need urgent medical attention?”
  • Observe participation in group sorting and discussion.

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Classification: Wounds are classified by how they are caused: scratches, cuts, tears, punctures, or tissue loss.
  • Severity:
    • Abrasions are mild and heal quickly with simple care.
    • Avulsions and deep lacerations are severe and need urgent medical attention.
  • Prevention: Be careful with sharp objects, use protective gear, supervise play areas, and maintain safe school environments.

Assignments:

  1. Draw and label one example of each type of wound.
  2. Write a short paragraph explaining which wound types are mild and which are severe.
  3. List three ways to prevent common wounds at school.
  4. Observe your surroundings at home or school and identify potential hazards that could cause each wound type.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher emphasizes the five types of wounds and how to recognize them.

Evaluation Method (Expanded): Exit slip/quiz: Write two types of wounds with examples.

Assignment (Expanded): Draw and label one type of wound in your notebook.

Follow-up Activity: Learners will prepare a short report on any wound they have seen at home or in the community.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies: Students who find it difficult to write can draw wounds instead. Advanced students explain treatment methods.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low