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Which subject	Health and social care
What topic	Infancy
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Infancy

Objectives

• To understand the physical, cognitive, and emotional development stages during infancy.
• To recognize the importance of attachment and bonding in early relationships.
• To identify the nutritional needs of infants and how to address them.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and laptop
• Printed handouts on infant development stages
• Videos demonstrating infant care practices
• Chart paper and markers for group activities

Grade/Age Group

Year 9

Subject

Health and Social Care

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum for Health and Social Care by covering key aspects of human growth and development, specifically during the infancy stage.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of infancy, emphasizing its significance in human development.
2	Physical Development	10 mins	Discuss key milestones of physical development in infants. Use handouts and visuals.
3	Cognitive Development	5 mins	Explain cognitive development stages. Show a video illustrating early learning experiences.
4	Emotional Development	5 mins	Introduce the concept of attachment and bonding. Discuss its importance with examples.
5	Nutritional Needs	5 mins	Explain the nutritional requirements for infants. Discuss how to ensure proper diet.
6	Q&A and Recap	5 mins	Open the floor for questions and summarize key points from the lesson.

Homework

• Assign students to write a brief reflection (200-300 words) on what they learnt about infant development during the lesson.
• Collect these reflections at the next class without individual presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor students' engagement during the lesson through class discussions.
• Review reflections to evaluate understanding of the material.

Additional Notes

• Consider using interactive methods to engage students, such as group discussions or role-playing scenarios related to infant care.
• Be prepared to provide additional resources for students needing further support on the topic.

Lesson script