Family Health 1 | J S 1 Basic Science | First Term Scheme Of Work | Home Economics
Family Health 1 | J S 1 Basic Science | First Term Scheme
Lesson Plan: Family Health (I)
Personal Cleanliness and Environmental Cleanliness(Sanitation)
Class : JSS 1
Subject: Basic Science | Home Economics
Topic: Family Health – Personal and Environmental Cleanliness (Sanitation)
Family Health 1 | J S 1 Basic Science | First Term Scheme
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Justify the need for the importance of personal and environmental cleanliness.
- Propose ways to maintain personal and environmental cleanliness.
- Determine the effects of poor hygiene and sanitation on society.
Introduction to Personal Cleanliness
Family Health 1 | J S 1 Basic Science | First Term Scheme
Introduction of Personal Cleanliness Cleanliness is the practice of maintaining the environment and oneself in an orderly and neat condition. It involves more than just removing dirt by washing. It also includes everything we can do to protect and care for our bodies. Personal cleanliness can be defined as keeping our bodies and clothes clean. There are advantages to being clean. For instance, the skin on our bodies is very sensitive to dirt and germs. Dirt and germs can make a person feel itchy and uncomfortable. They also make a person ill. Taking a bath or washing the body with a cloth helps prevent skin trouble as well as body odor. Brushing our teeth and cleaning our fingernails makes us look good too. Dirty teeth are not only ugly looking but can also decay easily.
- Definition of Personal Cleanliness: Explain that personal cleanliness (hygiene) involves keeping the body clean to prevent diseases and promote health. Discuss basic personal hygiene practices like bathing, brushing teeth, wearing clean clothes, and hand washing.
- Definition of Environmental Cleanliness (Sanitation): Explain that environmental cleanliness refers to maintaining clean surroundings (both indoors and outdoors) to prevent disease spread, such as waste disposal, cleaning the house, and keeping the environment free from pollution.
Importance of Personal and Environmental Cleanliness (15 minutes):
- Personal Cleanliness:
- Prevents body odor.
- Reduces the risk of infections like skin diseases and dental problems.
- Enhances self-esteem and social interaction.
- Environmental Cleanliness:
- Prevents the spread of diseases such as cholera, malaria, and typhoid.
- Promotes a healthy and pleasant living environment.
- Prevents pollution of air, water, and soil, keeping the community healthy.
Ways to Maintain Personal and Environmental Cleanliness (15 minutes):
- Personal Cleanliness:
- Regular bathing and washing of hands after using the toilet.
- Proper dental hygiene (brushing twice a day).
- Wearing clean clothes and maintaining clean hair and nails.
- Environmental Cleanliness:
- Proper disposal of waste (solid and liquid) in designated areas.
- Cleaning toilets and kitchens regularly.
- Avoiding littering and participating in community sanitation programs.
- Regular cleaning of surroundings, including drainage systems to prevent water stagnation.
Family Health 1 | J S 1 Basic Science | First Term Scheme
Group Discussion:
- In groups, students brainstorm and propose additional ways to maintain both personal and environmental cleanliness.
Effects of Poor Hygiene and Sanitation on Society (15 minutes):
- Health Effects:
- Outbreak of diseases like cholera, dysentery, and malaria.
- Increased hospital visits and medical expenses.
- Environmental Effects:
- Pollution leading to unclean air, contaminated water, and unhealthy soil.
- Blocked drainage systems leading to flooding.
- Social Effects:
- Poor personal hygiene can lead to social isolation and low self-esteem.
- Communities with poor sanitation face declining tourism and economic activities due to an unhealthy environment.
Class Discussion:
- Engage the students by asking them how poor hygiene has affected their communities or if they know anyone who has suffered from hygiene-related diseases.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the key points discussed on the importance of cleanliness, ways to maintain it, and the consequences of neglecting hygiene and sanitation.
- Encourage students to practice good hygiene at home and in school, and to actively participate in maintaining environmental cleanliness.
Assessment:
- Classwork:
Students will write short answers on:- The importance of personal hygiene in their lives.
- Three ways to maintain environmental cleanliness in their community.
- Homework:
Ask students to observe their surroundings at home and report the cleanliness status. They should suggest improvements for maintaining a clean environment.
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