KG1 Integrated Learning · Term 1, Week 3

The Parts of the Human Body and Their Functions

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.1.2.1.7 - Compare lines and other shapes that are same and different

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  • Identify straight lines and curved lines on their own bodies (e.g. arms are straight, head is round)
  • Compare two body parts and state whether they are the same or different in shape and length
  • Point to lines and shapes around the classroom that match the shapes of their body parts
  • Use the words “same” and “different”, “long” and “short” correctly when talking about body parts
  • Show they understand that their two arms, two legs, and two eyes are the same size and shape while other parts like the head and hand are different

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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
K1.1.2.1.7 - Compare lines and other shapes that are same and different
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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.

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)

Through think-pair-share, have learners compare lines and shape of their body parts. E.g. the head looks like a circle, the arms are straight, the hand looks like a line. Compare length and size of different lines.