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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 2
Week: 9
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 8
Date:
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 9, Period 2
Topic: Eating Disorders
Sub-topic: Definition, Causes, Signs, and Impact
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define common eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
- Identify causes and signs of eating disorders.
- Explain the impact of eating disorders on health and daily life, including Liberia-specific contexts.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Basic concepts of nutrition and healthy eating
• Effects of over-nutrition and underweight on the body
Instructional Materials
• Textbook: Physical education textbooks for Grade 8
• Teaching aids: Charts on eating disorders, case studies, visual examples
• Students' notebooks and writing materials
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
• “Have you heard about people who eat too little or too much on purpose?”
• “What do you think might cause someone to have unhealthy eating habits?”
The teacher will record responses on the board.
Teacher’s Role: Guide discussion, clarify misconceptions, and introduce key terms.
Learner’s Role:
• Share personal knowledge or examples
• Participate verbally and engage in discussion
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role:
• Define common eating disorders with clear examples:
- Anorexia nervosa: Self-imposed starvation leading to extreme weight loss; example: avoiding meals or skipping school lunches to lose weight.
- Bulimia nervosa: Episodes of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives); example: eating large quantities secretly and then inducing vomiting.
- Binge eating disorder: Recurrent episodes of eating excessive amounts of food without purging; often accompanied by guilt or distress.
• Explain causes of eating disorders: - Psychological factors: Low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, depression.
- Social factors: Peer pressure, media influence, cultural beauty standards.
- Environmental factors: Availability of high-calorie foods, stressful school environments.
- Genetic factors: Family history of eating disorders or metabolic conditions.
• Describe signs and symptoms: - Noticeable weight loss or gain beyond healthy ranges.
- Distorted body image, constant worry about body shape.
- Secretive eating habits, hiding food, or skipping meals.
- Physical symptoms: fatigue, dizziness, hair loss, gastrointestinal problems.
• Discuss health impacts: - Malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, organ damage.
- Mental health effects: depression, anxiety, social withdrawal.
- Reduced energy affecting daily life, school performance, and sports participation.
• Include Liberia-specific examples: - Influence of social media or advertisements promoting certain body types.
- Peer pressure in urban school settings to conform to perceived beauty standards.
- Local dietary habits or school cafeteria choices contributing to unhealthy eating patterns.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
• Take detailed notes and ask clarifying questions throughout the session.
• Identify signs of eating disorders using case study scenarios provided by the teacher (e.g., student skipping meals or bingeing secretly).
• Discuss in pairs or small groups how unhealthy eating behaviors affect school performance, family life, and social relationships.
• Participate in a short role-play activity to demonstrate supportive interventions for peers showing early signs of eating disorders.
Assessment Checks:
• Observe active participation and engagement in discussions and activities.
• Ask students to list causes and signs of eating disorders.
• Quick oral quiz examples:
- “What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?”
- “Name two social factors that contribute to eating disorders.”
- “List one health impact of binge eating.”
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
• Highlight psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing eating disorders.
• Emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent long-term health consequences.
• Relate all examples to the local context in Liberia, making students aware of societal and cultural influences.
• Encourage awareness, empathy, and proactive steps to support peers or family members struggling with unhealthy eating habits.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Teacher asks students to recall definitions, causes, signs, and impacts of eating disorders
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Students write short answers to:
- Define anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
- List two causes of eating disorders.
- Describe one health and one daily life impact of eating disorders.
Teacher collects responses and provides oral feedback before class ends
Assignment (Expanded): Students research one eating disorder, its causes, and preventive strategies, and present findings in the next class
Follow-up Activity: Next lesson will cover Prevention and Management of Eating Disorders with group discussion and role-play
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling Learners: Provide simplified definitions and visual examples
• Advanced Learners: Explore Liberia-specific case studies or global comparisons
• Students with Disabilities: Adapt activities for verbal responses or assisted participation
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ______________________________________________________
• What needs improvement? _________________________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: □ High □ Medium □ Low