B2 Science · Term 3, Week 5

Diseases

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Curriculum details

Strand
Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
Diseases (5.2)
Content standard
B2.5.2.1 - Know common diseases of humans, causes, symptoms, effects and prevention
Indicator
B2.5.2.1.1 - Identify causes and prevention of ringworm
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 46

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Show pictures of people suffering from ringworm.
- Guide learners to bring out possible causes of ringworm and other skin diseases such as eczema.
- Discuss the modes of prevention of skin diseases such as good personal hygiene and not sharing personal items with infected persons.
- Ask learners to compose a rhyme or song on the prevention of ringworm.