Objective:
Students will be able to identify healthy habits to follow when they catch a cold, understand what actions to avoid to keep their teeth healthy, and recognize activities that promote physical fitness.
Assessment:
Students will create a simple poster or drawing illustrating the actions they should take when they catch a cold, the actions to avoid for dental health, and the activities that promote fitness.
Key Points:
• Actions to take when catching a cold: cover mouth when coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently, drink plenty of fluids, rest, and seek medical advice if necessary.
• Actions to avoid for dental health: consuming excessive sugary foods and drinks, neglecting daily brushing and flossing, biting on hard objects, and using teeth as tools.
• Activities that promote physical fitness: engaging in regular exercise such as running, jumping, dancing, and swimming, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and limiting screen time.
Opening:
Begin the lesson by engaging students in a discussion about what they should do if they catch a cold, how to keep their teeth healthy, and ways to stay fit. Show them pictures of people engaging in healthy habits and ask questions about what they see.
Introduction to New Material:
Introduce the key points related to catching a
cold, dental health, and fitness. Use age-appropriate language and visuals to effectively convey the information. Address any common misconceptions, such as the belief that consuming sugary foods doesn't harm teeth if the teeth are brushed immediately after.
Guided Practice:
Engage students in a guided practice activity by providing examples and asking questions. For example, show pictures of different scenarios and ask students to identify whether each action is appropriate or not for dental health or when catching a cold. Scaffold the questions from easy (e.g., "Is eating an apple good for your teeth?") to more challenging (e.g., "Why should you avoid biting on hard objects?").
Independent Practice:
Instruct students to create a poster or drawing that illustrates the actions they should take when catching a cold, the actions to avoid for dental health, and the activities that promote physical fitness. Encourage them to be creative and include labels or captions to explain their choices.
Closing:
To conclude the lesson, have a quick closing activity where students share their posters or drawings with their peers. Ask a few students to explain their illustrations and emphasize the key points discussed throughout the lesson.
Extension Activity:
For students who finish early, provide additional resources such as books or articles related to the topics covered in the lesson. Allow them to explore the materials and create a short presentation to share with the class.
Homework:
As a homework activity suggestion, students can interview their family members or caregivers and ask them about their habits for staying healthy. They can then share their findings with the class in the next lesson.