Basic 7 Social Studies Term 1 Week 7 Lesson Plan

Recap with learners to find out what they already know about adolescence.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Menstrual pad; Bar of soap; Printed puberty-change picture cards. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Learners brainstorm for the meaning of adolescence and Reproductive Health Guide learners to explain the concepts: i. Adolescence - Adolescence is the process through which an individual makes the gradual transition from childhood to adulthood. The period lasts between 10-19 years. ii. Reproductive Health - Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes. Guide learners to discuss adolescent behaviors, including chastity that would support reproductive health. Learners in groups, discuss why healthy behavior during adolescence is important, both for the individual and for the country as a whole.

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson.

Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Menstrual pad; Bar of soap; Printed puberty-change picture cards. Learners examine the local evidence, locate relevant places where applicable, and use the items in the group analysis below. Assessment 1. Explain the following i. Adolescence ii. Reproductive Health 2. Ask learners to write four benefits of chastity to the adolescent/society

Ask learners how the lesson will benefit them in their daily lives.