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Communicable disease

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TERM – 3RD TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

I.) Define communicable diseases

II.) Identify the types of communicable diseases

III.) Identify the signs of communicable diseases.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of communicable diseases.

Teacher identify and describe the  types of diseases.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the signs of communicable diseases

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms that can be transmitted from one person to another, either directly or indirectly.

Types of communicable diseases

  1. Airborne Diseases: Airborne diseases are caused by pathogens that can be transmitted through the air, typically in respiratory droplets expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Common pathogens include viruses like influenza virus, measles virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis.
  2. Foodborne Diseases: Foodborne diseases are caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages containing infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Common agents include bacteria like Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Campylobacter, viruses like norovirus and hepatitis A virus, and parasites like Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
  3. Insect-borne Diseases: Insect-borne diseases are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected insects, known as vectors, which carry and transmit pathogens. Common vector-borne diseases include malaria (transmitted by mosquitoes infected with Plasmodium parasites), dengue fever (transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes), and Lyme disease (transmitted by ticks infected with Borrelia bacteria).
  4. Contagious and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs):

   - Contagious Diseases: Contagious diseases are those that spread easily from person to person through direct or indirect contact with an infected individual or their secretions. Common contagious diseases include the common cold, influenza, and chickenpox.

   - Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): STDs are infections that are primarily spread through sexual activity, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, and genital herpes.

Signs of communicable diseases

Signs of communicable diseases can vary depending on the specific illness and the infectious agent involved. However, some common signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of a communicable disease include:

  1. Fever: An elevated body temperature is a common symptom of many communicable diseases, indicating the body's immune response to infection.
  2. Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired or lethargic can be a symptom of various infections as the body expends energy to fight off the invading pathogen.
  3. Cough: A persistent cough may indicate respiratory infections such as influenza, tuberculosis, or COVID-19.
  4. Sore Throat: A sore throat can be a symptom of various infections, including streptococcal throat infections, mononucleosis, or viral respiratory illnesses.
  5. Rash: Skin rashes or lesions can occur in infectious diseases such as measles, chickenpox, or Lyme disease.
  6. Diarrhea and Vomiting: Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting may accompany infections such as norovirus, salmonellosis, or cholera.
  7. Muscle Aches and Joint Pain: Body aches and joint pain are common symptoms of many viral infections, including influenza and dengue fever.
  8. Headache: Headaches can occur in various infectious diseases, including influenza, meningitis, and certain viral infections.

EVALUATION: 1. Define communicable diseases.

  1. Mention 4 types of communicable diseases
  2. Identify 5 common signs of communicable diseases.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively