Basic 5 OWOP Term 1 Week 3 Lesson Plan

Have learners solve the puzzel below Group learners into three (3), appoint a leader from each group to act as the teacher. Ask them to summarize what was covered in the previous lesson.

Learners brainstorm on the term, Adolescence; e.g. Young people are people within the ages 10 -24 and the adolescent falls within this group. Adolescence is a period of transition between childhood and adulthood. It occurs between the ages of 10 and 19 years (WHO, 1968). Group learners in their sex groups to discuss the changes that take place in their own sex during adolescence and present to class. Guide learners to identify some physical changes in boys and girls E.g. breaking of voice, broadening of the chest, enlargement of testes and penis, growth of armpit, facial and pubic hair, acquisition of excess energy, acne (pimples) may develop on the face, growth in height and weight, For this activity, learners use hand mirror, printed photographs of Ghanaian children and adolescents and manila paper to make respectful observations about individuality and record positive qualities or changes.

Ask learners questions to review their understanding of the lessson. Give learners task to do whiles you go round to guide those who need help. Ask learners to summarize what they have learnt. Let learners say 5 words they remember from the lesson.