Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Care of The Body – Care of the Skin. Today, we’re going to learn about the care of our body, specifically focusing on our footwear and clothes.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- List types of footwear
- State ways of maintaining the foot
- Discuss ways of maintaining our clothes
Care of The Body – Care of Footwear and Clothes
Footwear:
Footwear refers to the items worn on the feet to protect them and provide comfort while walking or engaging in various activities. Some examples of footwear include shoes, sandals, and slippers.
Ways of caring for our footwear:
There are several ways to care for our footwear to ensure they last longer and remain comfortable. Some of these include:
- We should always ensure that our feet are washed and properly dried before putting on our footwear.
- We should wear clean socks together with our shoes.
- We should make sure our shoes fit properly.
- We should store our footwear in dry places.
Clothes:
Clothes refer to garments or items of clothing that are worn on the body to cover, protect, and adorn our body. Some examples of clothes include shirts, trousers, and dresses.
Ways of caring for our clothes:
There are several ways to care for our clothes to keep them looking clean and presentable. Some of these include:
- We should ensure to wash our clothes regularly with clean water and soap.
- Make sure your clothes are properly dried before putting them on or storing them.
- We should always store our clean clothes in dry places such as the wardrobes.
Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about the care of footwear and clothes, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What are the different types of footwear?
- Why is it important to wash our feet regularly?
- How should we maintain our clothes?
- What are some examples of footwear?
- What are some examples of clothes?
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned about the importance of caring for our body, specifically our footwear and clothes. We discussed different types of footwear, ways to maintain our feet, and ways to care for our clothes. Remember to always keep your feet clean and dry, wear clean socks with your shoes, and wash your clothes regularly. 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!
