Grade/Year Level
5th Grade/Year (Age: 9-10)
Duration
30 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to identify the major organs and systems of the human body.
- Students will describe the functions of these organs and systems.
- Students will understand how the human body works together to function properly.
- Students will be able to explain how physical activity benefits our body.
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and marker
- Pictures of human organs and diagrams of body systems
- Laptops or tablets for each student (optional)
- Homework worksheet
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Teacher will introduce the lesson by asking students what they already know about the human body.
- A discussion will be held about the importance of physical activity and how it relates to our body's health.
- The teacher will introduce the learning objectives for the lesson and its importance in physical education.
Body of the Lesson (15 minutes)
- Teacher will present pictures of human organs and diagrams of body systems such as a digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous system.
- Students will be given a brief explanation of each organ and system and its function in the body.
- This will be followed by a class discussion on how each system and organ helps our body to function properly.
- Students will be encouraged to ask questions about anything they don't understand.
Group Activity (10 minutes)
- Students will work in groups of four or five to create a diagram of one of the body systems they have learned about.
- Each group will be assigned a different system, e.g., circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, etc.
- Students should work together to label each part of the system and explain its function.
- They will present their diagrams to the rest of the class.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Teacher will summarize the main points of the lesson.
- Homework will be given in the form of a worksheet for students to identify and label the organs and systems of the human body.
- Teacher will remind students of the importance of taking good care of their bodies through proper diet and physical activity.
Homework
Complete the worksheet provided, labelling the organs and systems of the human body. Research how physical activity can improve our body's health.