Full lesson	Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle}
Which subject	Health
What topic	Manual Handling
What length (min)	30
What age group	Adult courses
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slides
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Objectives

• Students will be able to define manual handling.
• Students will develop an understanding of the importance of safe manual handling techniques.
• Students will be able to identify high-risk manual handling tasks.
• Students will learn and practice safe manual handling techniques.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts (for task performed in groups)
• Printable cards (for activity)
• Timer
• Space for physical activity

Grade/ Age Group

• Adult courses

Subject

• Health

National Curriculum

• The lesson corresponds to the national curriculum.

Class Size

• 20 students

Lesson Duration

• 30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Recap of previous lesson	5 min	Review the previous lesson's key points and check homework without asking any students to present it in front of the class.
2	Introduction	5 min	Begin with a brief introduction of the topic "Manual Handling" and its importance.
3	Demonstration	5 min	Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques and correct any misconceptions.
4	Group Task	10 min	In groups of four, students will discuss high-risk manual handling tasks and identify what measures can be taken to avoid injury while performing the tasks.
5	Physical activity break	3 min	Conduct a brief physical activity to give students a break and promote positive health.
6	Scenario Discussion	2 min	Provide a scenario where students will have to apply the safe manual handling techniques they learned.
7	Card activity	5 min	Provide printable cards for students, which they will need to fill during the lesson.
8	Random checking	5 min	Collect the filled cards or perform a random check to evaluate student learning.
9	Assigning homework	5 min	Assign an appropriate homework for students to practice safe manual handling techniques in real-life situations.

Note: The timing of each step may vary depending on the pace of the class. It is crucial to maintain a flexible time frame and provide reinforcement, feedback and clarification whenever necessary.

Lesson script

Good morning, everyone! Let's recap what we learned in our previous class. We briefly talked about manual handling and why it is important to practice safe manual handling techniques. Can someone tell me the key points we discussed?

Step 2: Introduction (5 min)

Today, we will be discussing manual handling in more detail. To begin with, can anyone tell me what manual handling means? It involves the movement of a load by hand or bodily force and can cause injury if not done properly. So, it's important to understand how to handle loads safely to prevent any harm.

Step 3: Demonstration (5 min)

I will now demonstrate some safe manual handling techniques and correct any misconceptions. First, let's talk about lifting techniques. When lifting, you should stand close to the load, bend your knees to lower your center of gravity, and lift using your legs instead of your back. Remember to keep the load close to your body and avoid twisting your spine. Lastly, when setting the load down, reverse the steps and lower it slowly.

Step 4: Group Task (10 min)

In groups of four, please discuss high-risk manual handling tasks and identify what measures can be taken to avoid injury while performing the tasks. You have 10 minutes for this task.

Step 5: Physical activity break (3 min)

Great job, everyone! Let's take a 3-minute physical activity break to get our blood flowing.

Step 6: Scenario Discussion (2 min)

Now I'm going to give you a scenario where you will have to apply the safe manual handling techniques you just learned. Imagine you are working in a warehouse and need to move a heavy box to a higher shelf. How would you do it safely?

Step 7: Card activity (5 min)

Here are some printable cards for you to fill out during the lesson. Write down some high-risk manual handling tasks and the measures that can be taken to avoid injury while performing the tasks. You have 5 minutes to complete the cards.

Step 8: Random checking (5 min)

Great work, everyone! Let's collect the filled cards or perform a random check to evaluate your learning.

Step 9: Assigning homework (5 min)

Finally, I would like to assign you some appropriate homework to practice safe manual handling techniques in real-life situations. Please read the handout and complete the assigned task by next class.

That's all for today's class. Thank you for your participation and attention!

Slides

| --- | --- | --- | | 1 | {Image: A group of people in a classroom} | Recap previous class and introduction | | 2 | {Image: A person carrying a box with poor lifting technique} | Definition of manual handling and its importance | | 3 | {Image: A person lifting a box with correct technique} | Demonstration of correct lifting techniques | | 4 | {Image: A group of people discussing} | Group task - Discuss high-risk manual handling tasks and identify measures to avoid injury | | 5 | {Image: People doing physical exercise} | Physical activity break | | 6 | {Image: A person lifting a box to a higher shelf} | Scenario discussion - How to move a heavy box to a higher shelf safely | | 7 | {Image: A card with a task written on it} | Card activity - Write down high-risk manual handling tasks and measures to avoid injury | | 8 | {Image: A person evaluating a card} | Random checking - Evaluate learning by collecting filled cards or performing a random check | | 9 | {Image: A person reading a handout} | Assigning homework - Read handout and complete assigned task by next class |

Homework

1. Identify 3 manual handling tasks you encounter in your daily life and explain how you can perform them safely to avoid injury.
2. Imagine you are helping a friend move furniture to a new apartment. Write down 5 steps you can take to ensure safe manual handling during the process.
3. Find a YouTube video on safe manual handling techniques and watch it. Write down 3 key takeaways from the video and how you plan to apply them in your daily life.

Printables

| -------- | ------ | | What is manual handling? | | | What can happen if manual handling is not done properly? | | | What are some safe lifting techniques? | | | What should you avoid while lifting? | | | In groups of four, what should you discuss? | | | What is the purpose of the physical activity break? | | | What would you do to safely move a heavy box to a higher shelf? | | | What is the purpose of the card activity? | | | What happens during the random checking? | | | What is the assigned homework? | |

Backup questions

1. What is manual handling?
2. Why is it important to practice safe manual handling techniques?
3. What are some safe manual handling techniques for lifting?
4. What are some high-risk manual handling tasks?
5. Can you give an example of a scenario where safe manual handling techniques can be applied?

Physical break

1. Jumping jacks
2. High knees
3. Butt kicks
4. Lunges
5. Squats
6. Push-ups
7. Plank
8. Sit-ups
9. Leg lifts
10. Mountain climbers

(Or as a poem)

Let's get up and move around Jumping jacks, let's touch the ground High knees, run in place Butt kicks, let's pick up the pace

Lunges, we take a step Squats, our legs are prepped Push-ups, let's work our arms Plank, hold still and keep calm

Sit-ups, let's work our core Leg lifts, we'll do some more Mountain climbers, let's climb high Physical activity, let's give it a try!