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Family health

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: FAMILY HEALTH

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

I.) Define family health

II.) Define sanitation

III.) Identify the importance of sanitation

IV.) Identify ways of 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

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces family health and explains the meaning of sanitation.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discuss the importance of sanitation and identify ways of carrying out sanitation.

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

FAMILY HEALTH

Family health refers to the overall well-being of all members of a family unit. It encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health for each individual within the family, as well as the dynamics and relationships within the family that can impact health. Family health involves promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing illnesses, and supporting each other's physical and emotional needs.

Sanitation

Sanitation refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human waste, as well as the promotion of hygiene practices to prevent the spread of diseases. It encompasses various aspects such as proper sewage disposal, access to clean water, safe food handling, personal hygiene, waste management, and environmental cleanliness.

Importance of sanitation

Sanitation is critically important for several reasons:

  1. Proper sanitation prevents the spread of diseases, including waterborne diseases like cholera, diarrhea, and typhoid, as well as diseases transmitted through poor hygiene practices.
  2. Access to clean water and sanitation facilities significantly reduces mortality rates, particularly among children under five who are most vulnerable to waterborne illnesses.
  3. Sanitation facilities, such as toilets and handwashing stations, enhance personal hygiene, dignity, and comfort, leading to improved overall quality of life.
  4. Proper waste management and sanitation practices help protect the environment by preventing pollution of water sources, soil degradation, and the spread of pathogens.

Ways of carrying out sanitation

  1. Recycling: Recycling is a method of sanitation that involves processing waste materials to create new products, thereby reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators. Materials commonly recycled include paper, glass, plastic, metal, and certain types of electronic waste.
  2. Landfill: Landfills are designated areas where solid waste is disposed of and buried in the ground, typically with layers of soil or other materials to minimize environmental contamination.
  3. Incineration: Incineration is a method of waste disposal that involves burning solid waste at high temperatures in specially designed facilities called incinerators. Incineration reduces the volume of waste by up to 90% and can generate energy in the form of heat or electricity through waste-to-energy (WTE) systems.

EVALUATION: 1. What is family health.

  1. Define sanitation.
  2. Mention 3 ways of carrying out sanitation.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively