KG1 Integrated Learning · Term 1, Week 2

The Parts of the Human Body and Their Functions

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.1.2.1.5

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  • Sing at least one song about the functions of body parts with correct words and tune.
  • Perform the correct action for each body part mentioned in the songs (for example, pointing to eyes when singing about seeing).
  • Respond correctly when the teacher calls out a body part by demonstrating what that part is used for.
  • Join in singing the Alphabet song with the class to conclude the lesson.
  • Show enjoyment and confidence while singing and moving to body part songs.

Sign in with your phone number to read the full note and download the GES plan - free.

Sign in with phone number

Curriculum details

Strand
All About Me (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
The Parts of the Human Body and Their Functions (1.2)
Content standard
K1.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the understanding of appropriate names of the parts of the body and describe the functions of each part.
Indicator
K1.1.2.1.5 - Sing songs about functions of the body parts and perform the actions on it.
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 of the year)

Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

  • indicator text - p.8: printed 'K1.2.1.5', a four-segment code, between K1.1.2.1.4 and K1.1.2.1.7 in sub-strand 1.2; filed as K1.1.2.1.5
Curriculum reference
Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 8

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Have learners sing songs related to functions of the body parts and perform actions on it. E.g. What do you do with your eyes, I can see I can see
Call the body part and have learners perform what they use it for.
Sing an Alphabet song to conclude the lesson.