Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary 1

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC SCIENCE

Topic: FAMILY HEALTH –I

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Define Sanitation
2. Explain the importance of sanitation
3. Identifying the methods used for carrying out sanitation.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

FAMILY HEALTH –I

Sanitation

Sanitation refers to the provision of facilities and services that promote cleanliness, hygiene, and the safe disposal of waste to protect public health and the environment. It encompasses a range of practices aimed at preventing the spread of disease-causing microorganisms and maintaining a healthy living environment.

Importance of Sanitation

1. Proper sanitation practices help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including diarrheal diseases, cholera, typhoid fever, and respiratory infections.
2. Access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education contributes to improved health outcomes, reducing morbidity and mortality rates, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.
3. Sanitation helps protect the environment by preventing contamination of water sources, soil, and air with human waste and other pollutants.
4. Investments in sanitation infrastructure and services contribute to economic development by reducing healthcare costs, increasing productivity, and promoting tourism and investment in communities.
5. Adequate sanitation facilities and services uphold human dignity and enhance quality of life by providing privacy, safety, and comfort, particularly for women, girls, and marginalized groups.

Methods Used for Carrying Out Sanitation

1. Access to Clean Water: Ensure access to safe and clean water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene through the development of water supply systems, such as piped water networks, boreholes, wells, and water treatment facilities.
2. Sanitation Facilities: Provide adequate sanitation facilities, including toilets, latrines, and wastewater treatment systems, to safely dispose of human waste and prevent contamination of the environment.
3. Hygiene Promotion: Promote good hygiene practices, such as handwashing with soap, proper food handling, and safe disposal of waste, through education and behavior change communication campaigns.
4. Waste Management: Implement proper waste management systems to collect, transport, and dispose of solid and liquid waste in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner, including recycling and composting initiatives.
5. Community Engagement: Engage communities in sanitation planning, implementation, and monitoring to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of sanitation interventions, fostering ownership and empowerment.
6. Regulatory Frameworks: Establish and enforce sanitation standards, regulations, and policies at the national, regional, and local levels to promote compliance with sanitation requirements and ensure accountability.
7. Research and Innovation: Invest in research and innovation to develop new technologies, approaches, and strategies for improving sanitation practices, addressing emerging challenges, and advancing sustainable development goals.

EVALUATION: 1. Define sanitation

2. Mention 5 importance of sanitation
3. Identify 5 methods of carrying out sanitation

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively