3rd Term Week 3 Physical and Health Lesson note: Treating Minor Injuries (Part 1)

Week 3: First Aid — Treating Minor Injuries (Part 1)

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Physical and Health Education (PHE)
• Class: Primary 2 | Term: 3rd Term (Week 3)
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Clean water, plasters, ice pack/cold cloth, dolls/teddy bears for demonstration.

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Describe the steps for treating small cuts and scrapes.
2. Explain how to treat a bruise using a cold compress.
3. Identify practices to avoid when dealing with wounds.

Presentation Steps

1. Demonstration - Cuts: Show four steps: Inform adult → Clean with water → Apply antiseptic (adult) → Cover with plaster.
2. Demonstration - Bruises: Explain how applying an ice pack or cold cloth reduces swelling and pain on a bruise.
3. Forbidden Practices: Warn against touching open wounds with dirty fingers or removing bandages prematurely.
4. Class Activity: Pupils practice demonstrating cut and bruise care on dolls or teddy bears.

📝 Board Note for Pupils

3RD TERM - WEEK 3: TREATING CUTS, SCRAPES, AND BRUISES

1. Treating Small Cuts & Scrapes:

1. Tell an adult immediately.
2. Wash gently with clean running water.
3. Let an adult apply antiseptic.
4. Cover with a clean plaster or bandage.

2. Treating Bruises: Apply a cold compress (ice pack or cold cloth) and rest the hurt body part.

3. What NOT to Do:

• Do NOT touch open wounds with dirty hands.
• Do NOT pick at wounds or peel off bandages early.

Evaluation & Assessment

• List four steps for treating a small cut.
• What should you apply to a bruise to reduce swelling?
• Why should you never touch a wound with dirty hands?