SHS3 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 1 Week 13: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.1 - Discuss the concept of the human skin, its care and grooming.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and describe the three main layers of the human skin and state at least one primary function of each layer.
State at least two things that cleansing the skin twice a day helps to remove, such as dirt, sweat, oil, and dead skin cells.
Explain the primary function of the sebaceous glands in the skin, including their role in keeping the skin moisturized and protected.
Explain the role of antioxidants in skin care and give at least two common examples, such as vitamins C and E.
Create a personal skin-care logbook with headings for days, dates, and daily skin-care activities to track their grooming routine over the coming weeks.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.3)
Content standard: 3.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of skin, skin care and grooming. 3.1.3.LO.1 Discuss skin, skin care and importance of its understanding for health and well-being. 3.1.3.LO.2 Discuss the implications of ICT negative practices and their health implications. 3.1.3.LO.3 Explain the concepts injuries. 3.1.3.LO.4 Explain the concepts sports injuries. 3.1.3.LO.5 Explain the concept of substance use. 3.1.3.LO.6 Explain the concept of rehabilitation
Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.1 - Discuss the concept of the human skin, its care and grooming.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 73

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Assist learners in their respective groups to explore and discuss the skin, skin care and grooming.
Project-based learning: In mixed ability groups, guide learners to create a logbook with appropriate headings on days, dates and various activities they will engage themselves regularly to take care of their skins.

Assessment (3.1.3.AS.1): Level 1: State two things cleansing the skin twice a day helps to remove. Level 2: Describe the three main layers of the skin and their primary functions Level 3: Explain the primary function of the sebaceous glands in the skin. Level 4: Explain the role of antioxidants in skin care and provide two examples of common antioxidants used in skin care products

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Visual
- Audio-visual aids.
- Textbooks
- Any other relevant materials
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose.
- Learners explore the internet with their ICT tools (phones, laptops, etc.)