Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Maintenance of Auditory and Visual Health

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this lesson plan stage is to establish a solid foundation on the importance of auditory and visual health, promoting students' awareness from an early age. By developing practical and applicable skills, students will be better prepared to care for these essential senses, connecting learning with everyday situations and common practices in the job market, such as the need for regular medical examinations and the use of protective equipment in certain professions.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the importance of taking good care of our eyes and ears.

2. Identify the physical problems that eyes and ears can develop.

Side Objectives

1. Recognize daily practices that help maintain auditory and visual health.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to awaken students' interest and curiosity about the importance of auditory and visual health. By contextualizing the topic with real-life situations and curiosities, students start to understand the relevance of taking care of these senses in their lives and in the job market. The initial activity aims to engage them and prepare them for the practical activities that will be carried out throughout the lesson.

Contextualization

 Taking care of auditory and visual health is essential for ensuring a good quality of life. Often, we don't realize how important our eyes and ears are in our daily lives. They help us learn, work, and even have fun. However, bad habits and lack of care can lead to serious problems like hearing loss and vision issues. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how to protect these essential senses from an early age.

Curiosities and Market Connection

 Curiosities: Did you know that noise pollution can cause hearing loss over time? Or that spending too much time in front of screens can lead to visual fatigue and headaches?  In the job market, many professionals need to take good care of their hearing and vision to perform their functions safely and efficiently. For example, airplane pilots require perfect vision to read instruments and navigation signals, while sound engineers must have acute hearing to adjust audio equipment.

Initial Activity

 Initial Activity: Show a short 3-minute video that explains how the eyes and ears work, highlighting the importance of taking care of these organs. After the video, ask a provocative question to engage the students: "How do you think life would be without being able to see or hear?" Allow them to share their ideas and experiences.

Development

Duration: (60 - 70 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to deepen students' understanding of the importance of auditory and visual health through practical and reflective activities. By addressing relevant topics, promoting reflection on daily habits, and engaging students in a mini creative challenge, the aim is to consolidate the acquired knowledge and encourage healthy practices that can be applied in daily life.

Covered Topics

1. Importance of auditory health
2. Importance of visual health
3. Common problems affecting hearing (e.g., hearing loss, infections)
4. Common problems affecting vision (e.g., myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
5. Daily practices to maintain auditory health (e.g., avoiding loud noises, proper cleaning)
6. Daily practices to maintain visual health (e.g., taking breaks when using screens, using adequate lighting)

Reflections on the Theme

Guide students to reflect on how their daily habits can influence auditory and visual health. Ask: 'How many hours do you spend in front of screens each day? Do you often listen to music with headphones at a loud volume?'. Encourage them to think about how these practices can impact their eyes and ears in the long term.

Mini Challenge

Building an Ear Protector and Safety Glasses

Students will be divided into groups to build an ear protector and safety glasses using recyclable materials. This practical activity aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting hearing and vision, as well as promoting creativity and teamwork.

Instructions

1. Divide the class into groups of 4-5 students.
2. Provide recyclable materials such as cardboard boxes, PET bottles, rubber bands, fabrics, among others.
3. Explain that each group should create an ear protector and safety glasses using the provided materials.
4. Guide the groups to think about how these items can be used in daily life to protect hearing and vision.
5. After construction, ask each group to present their protectors and glasses, explaining how they work and why they are important.

Objective: Develop awareness of the importance of auditory and visual protection and stimulate creativity and cooperation among students.

Duration: (40 - 50 minutes)

Evaluation Exercises

1. Describe two daily practices that help maintain auditory health.
2. List three common problems that can affect vision.
3. Explain why it is important to take breaks when using screens for long periods.
4. Draw and color an ear protector and safety glasses created by your group.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate the knowledge acquired by the students, promote reflection on the application of concepts in their daily lives, and reinforce the importance of caring for auditory and visual health. This stage allows students to internalize the learnings and feel motivated to continue applying healthy practices outside the classroom.

Discussion

 Discussion: Promote a discussion with the students by asking what were the main lessons they learned during the lesson. Guide them to reflect on the habits they need to change to better protect their eyes and ears. Ask: 'How do you think you can apply what you learned today in your daily life?' Encourage them to share their ideas on how they can protect their auditory and visual health at home, at school, and in other activities.

Summary

 Summary: Recap the main points covered in the lesson: the importance of taking care of auditory and visual health, the common problems that can affect these senses, and the daily practices that help keep them healthy. Emphasize the connection between theory and the practical activities carried out, such as building the ear protectors and safety glasses.

Closing

 Closing: Explain to students that auditory and visual health is essential for a good quality of life and that small daily cares can make a big difference. Thank everyone for their participation and encourage them to share what they learned with their families and friends. Conclude by highlighting the importance of continuing to practice care for the eyes and ears even after the lesson.