Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 Pre Vocational Studies. In our previous lesson, we learned about Home Furnishing. Today, we’re going to learn about Harmful Substances That Could Be Taken Into The Body.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define and list three examples of harmful substances that could be taken into the body.
- Show understanding of why it is important to avoid harmful substances.
- Discuss with peers why it is bad to consume harmful substances and how to help friends avoid them.
Harmful Substances That Could Be Taken Into The Body
Harmful substances are things that, if we eat, drink, or touch, can make us very sick.
Some of these harmful substances include:
- Pesticides (used to kill bugs on plants)
- Cleaning chemicals (like bleach and disinfectants)
- Expired or spoiled foods
- Medicines not prescribed to you
- Alcohol
- Smoke and fumes from cars or factories
It is very important to avoid these substances to stay healthy.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about harmful substances, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Name three harmful substances mentioned today.
- Explain why it is bad to consume or touch these substances.
- Demonstrate or describe one way to avoid harmful substances at home or school.
- What are some other harmful substances you can think of?
- How can you help your friends avoid harmful substances?
Conclusions or Summary
Today, we learned about harmful substances and why it’s important to avoid them. Remember, always ask an adult before touching or eating anything you’re not sure about. 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!
