New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Physical and Health Education Scheme of Work

Week 1-3: Health and Hygiene

1. Content (Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge: i. General body cleanliness in: bathing and care of the skin, teeth brushing with chewing stick, tooth brush and paste, cutting of nails, hair maintenance.

ii. Benefits of general body cleanliness: prevents skin infections and conditions (e.g. acne, eczema), maintains healthy skin, promote feelings of freshness and rejuvenation, improves sleep quality, prevents gum disease and bad breath.

Skills: Maintaining general body cleanliness through bathing, teeth brushing, cutting of nails and hair care.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. demonstrate general body cleanliness; 2. mention the benefits of general body cleanliness; 3. properly observe general body cleanliness.

3. Key Competencies and Value:

i. ICT and Digital Competences as pupils use information and communication technologies to enhance the learning of general body cleanliness. Information Literacy as pupils use information accurately for cleaning the body.

ii. Communication Competences as pupils use oral language to discuss and debate ways of cleaning the body. Integrity as pupils demonstrate personal cleanliness to promote skin integrity for enhancing quality of life.

4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson

i. Teacher Activities: Demonstrate step-by-step ways of cleaning the body; slow pace. Lead group discussion and debate on ways of cleaning; encourage views. Lead discussion on benefits; use stories.

ii. Learning Activities: Search for video on general body cleanliness from google; find good ones. Watch and discuss video clips on cleaning the body; note tips. Participate in whole class demonstration of correct ways of cleaning the body; try parts.

Participate in groups discussion and debate on various ways of cleaning the body; argue politely. Participate in whole class discussion on the benefits of general body cleanliness; list them.

5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Video clips, Chewing sticks, Tooth brush and paste, Water, Soap, Bowl, Nail cutters, Combs, Hair cream, Sponge, Towel, Body cream, etc.
Use sponge for skin feel. Videos show homes. Tools for practice.

Week 4-5: First aid

1. Content (Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge: 1. Meaning of first aid. 2. Objectives of first aid. 3. First aid box and materials: scissors, iodine, cotton wool, bandage, forceps, methylated spirit, plaster, hand gloves, etc.

Skills: Identification of first aid box and the contents.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. explain the meaning of first aid; 2. mention the objectives of first aid; 3. recognise a first box; 4. identify the contents of a first aid box.

3. Key Competencies and Value:

i. ICT and Digital Literacy Competences as pupils use information and communication technologies to enhance the learning of the meaning of first aid and its contents.

ii. Information Literacy Competences as pupils use information accurately to identify first aid box and its contents.

iii. Responsibility Competences as pupils voluntarily takes action to help others with minor injuries. Respect for others as pupils value human life and dignity by treating people who sustained minor injuries.

4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson

i. Teacher Activities: Lead discussion on meaning of first aid; simple words. Lead discussion on objectives of first aid; why it matters. Demonstrate first aid box and materials; pass around.

ii. Learning Activities: Participate in whole class discussion on the meaning of first aid; give examples. Participate in whole class discussion on the objectives of first aid; think of uses. Search for first aid video clips from google; find safe ones. Watch and discuss video clips on first box and its materials; name them.

5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Video clips, First aid box, Materials in first aid box: (mentholated spirit, iodine, cotton wool, hand gloves, scissors, bandages, plasters, bowl, etc.)

Week 6-10: Road Signs and Symbols

1. Content (Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge: 1. Simple road signs and their meaning e.g. zebra crossing, walkway and crossing the road. 2. Traffic light colours and their meaning: red = stop, orange = ready, green = go.

Skills: 1. Identification of road signs and their meaning. 2. Identification of traffic light colours and their meaning.

2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. recognise road signs and their meaning; 2. search video clips on identification of road signs and symbols from google; 3. recognise traffic light colours and their meaning.

3. Key Competencies and Value:

i. ICT and Digital Literacy Competences as pupils use information and communication technologies to enhance the learning and identification of road signs and symbols.

ii. Information Literacy Competences as pupils access information effectively and efficiently in following road signs and symbols.

iii. Communications Competences as pupils use oral language (rhymes and songs) to discuss the identification of traffic light colours and their meaning.

iv. Integrity Competences as pupils identify and follow the directions of road signs and traffic lights to do the right thing even when no one is watching.

4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson

i. Teacher Activities: Demonstrate road signs using posters; point meanings. Lead discussion on meanings with rhymes and songs; sing together.

ii. Learning Activities: Search from google video clips on identification of road signs and symbols; find fun ones. Watch video clips to identify road signs and discuss their meaning; talk colors.

Participate in whole class discussion to identify correctly traffic light colours and their meaning with rhymes and songs; create own.

4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Posters showing pictures of road signs and symbols, Video clips.

Week 7: Mid-Term Break

Mid term test should be conducted the test should be from week 1 to 6. Hygiene and aid questions.

Week 11: Revision

Revise all the lessons and prepare your pupils for the exam. Hygiene and signs focus.

Week 12: Examination

The exam for the term should start. Cover aid and roads.

Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation

Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording then vacation follows once all have been achieved. End year strong.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Primary 1 Physical and Health Education Scheme of Work

1. How does this scheme fit NERDC rules?
It follows the 2025 revised guide. Topics align with national standards. Teachers use it for consistent plans.

2. What teaching aids work best?
Video clips and playgrounds. First aid boxes too. They make lessons active.

3. Can I adapt for special needs?
Yes, simplify movements. Use extra support in swimming. Keeps it inclusive.

4. Why start with motor skills?
Builds base for all activities. Kids gain confidence. Leads to better health.

5. How to link to lesson plans?
Use objectives for daily notes. Add activities. Makes prep quick.

6. Is swimming safe for primary 1?
With lifeguards and jackets, yes. Focus on basics. Builds water trust.

7. What if no pool?
Use tubs for demos. Videos help. Adapt to available space.

8. How to assess progress?
Watch performances. Use guides. Track with simple checklists.

9. Does it include culture?
Yes, local games. Ties to Nigerian play. Promotes heritage.

10. Where to find more resources?
NERDC site for downloads. Online videos. School libraries for aids.

Source: New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Physical and Health Education Curriculum