PATHOGENS: DISEASES AND PREVENTION

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SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

TERM: THIRD TERM

WEEK: WEEK 6

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: PATHOGENS: DISEASES AND PREVENTION

UNITS:

MEANING OF SICKNESS AND ILLNESS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, children should be able to know:

The meaning of Sickness.
The meaning of illness.
How to prevent diseases

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

Whiteboard/Chalkboard
Explanatory posters/pictures
Explanatory videos

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

Explanation
Discussion
Questions and answers

REFERENCE MATERIALS

NERDC Basic Education Curriculum.
Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
Lagos State Scheme of Work.
Online Materials.
Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

CONTENT

MEANING OF SICKNESS AND ILLNESS

A DISEASE is an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning.

PATHOGENS: Any disease-producing agent (especially a virus, bacterium or other microorganism)

MEANING OF SICKNESS

It is a state when the body is not in a comfortable position
It is the unsoundness of the body
It is illness, disorder, disease.
When one is emotionally disturbed
One is physically disturbed.

When a person is sick, the person should see a doctor to check what is wrong with him or her. And the person should use drugs recommended by the doctor.

PREVENTION OF SICKNESS

To prevent sickness and diseases, we must ensure we eat the six classes of food (balanced diet). And we should maintain good hygiene.

MEANING OF ILLNESS

ILLNESS: It is the length of time of being unwell, as a result of diseases. If the disease(s) that cause illness is contagious, then such diseases can be caught, transmitted or transferred and passed on from one person to another.

PRESENTATION