B3 Science · Term 3, Week 7

Diseases

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Curriculum details

Strand
Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
Diseases (5.2)
Content standard
B3.5.2.1 - Know common diseases of humans, causes, symptoms, effects and prevention
Indicator
B3.5.2.1.1 - Know how common skin diseases can be prevented
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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. 60

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Ask learners to pantomime or act out how they bath and talk about how regular bathing can prevent skin diseases.
- Learners watch pictures and videos on common skin diseases and their prevention.
- Learners engaged to discuss and name some common skin diseases i.e. rashes, eczema, ringworm.
- Learners share their personal experiences or stories on getting skin infections.
- Discuss how common skin diseases can be prevented and let learners present their answers.
- Re-shape learners' ideas, stressing that it is good to seek medical attention to stop the spread of skin diseases. .