Lesson on Health and Hygiene – Cleanliness & Care of the Body for Primary 1

Hello, young learners!

Welcome back to Basic Science Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about the importance of safety rules in swimming. Today, we’re going to learn about Health and Hygiene.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Explain the meaning of health and hygiene.
• Explain the importance of cleanliness.
• Demonstrate how to wash your hands, bathe, and brush your teeth properly.
• Explain the importance of caring for nails, hair, footwear, clothes, and skin.

Health and Hygiene

Health and hygiene are about keeping our bodies clean and healthy. When we are healthy, we feel good and have lots of energy. Hygiene helps us stay healthy by keeping away germs that can make us sick.

What is Health?

Health means the state of well-being in both our body and mind. It’s about being free from sickness, feeling good, having energy, and being able to do the things we enjoy.

What is Hygiene?

Hygiene is the practices we follow to keep ourselves clean and prevent sickness. It’s about making healthy choices that protect us from germs and illnesses.

Meaning of Cleanliness

Cleanliness means keeping ourselves, our belongings, and our surroundings neat and free from dirt or mess.

Care Of the Body

There are many ways to take care of our bodies to stay healthy and clean. Some of these include:

Care for the Nails

• Trim your nails regularly to keep them neat and prevent dirt buildup.
• Keep nails clean by washing them with soap and water.
• Avoid biting your nails to prevent infections.
• Use a nail brush to clean under your nails.

Care for the Hair

• Wash your hair regularly using shampoo to keep it clean and healthy.
• Comb your hair gently to prevent tangles and breakage.
• Avoid using excessive heat from styling tools to protect your hair.
• Eat a balanced diet to promote strong and shiny hair.

Care for Footwear

• Keep your shoes clean and dry to prevent odor and infections.
• Rotate your shoes to allow them to air out and reduce wear.
• Choose shoes that fit well to avoid discomfort and blisters.
• Wearing socks can help absorb sweat and keep your feet dry.

Care for Clothes

• Wash your clothes regularly to remove dirt and germs.
• Sort clothes by color and fabric to prevent damage during washing.
• Follow care labels on clothes for proper washing instructions.
• Fold or hang clothes neatly to keep them organized and wrinkle-free.

Care for the Skin

• Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove dirt and oil.
• Moisturize your skin to keep it soft and hydrated.
• Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
• Avoid harsh soaps and products that may irritate your skin.

General Care for All

• Practice good hygiene habits: Overall cleanliness, such as washing hands before eating and after using the restroom, is a way to take care of your nails, hair, footwear, and skin. These habits are all connected to maintaining good health.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about health and hygiene, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. Why is it important to wash our hands?
2. How often should we brush our teeth?
3. Name two ways we can take care of our clothes to maintain hygiene.
4. What are some things we can do to keep our hair clean and healthy?
5. Why is it important to keep our shoes clean?

Conclusions or Summary

Remember, keeping ourselves clean and healthy is very important. By following good hygiene practices, we can stay healthy and prevent the spread of germs. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!