Lesson on Benefits of Cleanliness for Primary 1

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Health and Hygiene – Cleanliness, Care of the Body. Today, we’re going to learn about the benefits of cleanliness.

Objectives

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

• List 6 benefits of cleanliness
• Explain the concept of cleanliness (Already taught in previous lesson)

Benefits of Cleanliness

Cleanliness refers to keeping our surroundings and ourselves clean. It is important because it has several benefits.

There are ten major benefits of cleanliness, and they are:

1. It helps prevent the spread of diseases: Clean environments reduce the spread of germs and bacteria, helping us stay healthy.
2. It keeps us healthy and strong: When we are clean, we are less likely to get sick. Cleanliness also helps us to feel good about ourselves and have more energy.
3. It boosts self-esteem: Staying clean improves personal appearance and makes us feel more confident to have visitors.
4. It creates a good impression: Cleanliness attracts positive attention from others and strengthens relationships.
5. It makes our environment beautiful and pleasant: A clean environment is more appealing and inviting.
6. It prevents pollution and protects nature: Cleanliness helps to reduce waste and pollution. It also helps to protect our natural resources, such as water and air.
7. It helps us stay organized and find things easily: A clean and organized environment makes it easier to find what we need. It also helps to reduce stress and improve our productivity.
8. It promotes good hygiene and cleanliness habits: Cleanliness teaches us to be responsible for our health and the health of others. It also helps us to develop good hygiene habits that we can carry with us throughout our lives.
9. It reduces pests: Clean spaces deter pests like cockroaches and rats.
10. It increases productivity: An organized, clean space improves focus and efficiency.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about the benefits of cleanliness, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What are the benefits of cleanliness? (List at least three benefits)
2. Why is cleanliness important for our health?
3. What is cleanliness?
4. Can you think of any other benefits of cleanliness?
5. How can we practice cleanliness in our daily lives?

Conclusion

Cleanliness is an important part of our lives. It helps us stay healthy, happy, and productive. Remember to always practice cleanliness and encourage others to do the same. 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!