JHS1 Career Technology · Term 1 Week 1: Personal Hygiene and Food Hygiene

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.1.1.2 - Describe ways of maintaining personal hygiene

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least five ways of maintaining personal hygiene.
Explain why each hygiene practice is important for staying healthy.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for caring for finger nails, hair, ears, nose, mouth and teeth.
Work in groups to present a short demonstration of one personal hygiene practice in a clear order.
Set personal standards by committing to a daily personal hygiene routine.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health and Safety (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Personal Hygiene and Food Hygiene (1.1)
Content standard: B7.1.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic concept of staying healthy
Indicator: B7.1.1.1.2 - Describe ways of maintaining personal hygiene
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 3
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. In groups, discuss ways of maintaining personal hygiene.
E.g.,
- Wash the body often.
- Clean the teeth at least twice a day.
- Wash hands after visiting the toilet.
2. Demonstrate the following in groups.
E.g., Care of finger nails, hair, nose, ear, mouth and teeth