JHS2 Science · Term 3, Week 5

Human Health

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Curriculum details

Strand
Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
Human Health (5.2)
Content standard
B8.5.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of common communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis, of humans, causes, symptoms, effects and their prevention
Indicator
B8.5.2.1.1 - Explain the symptoms, effects and prevention of common communicable diseases.
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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 78

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Compile data on the number of males and females who suffer from common communicable diseases such as hepatitis, from a medical centre and determine the possible causes of these diseases.
2. Identify causes, symptoms, effects and prevention of hepatitis, HIV, measles and others and make a presentation.
3. Search for the causes, symptoms and prevention of hepatitis and develop a plan to minimise the disease.