Common Human Diseases · SHS1 Physical Education…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.3 - Discuss the various levels of prevention of disease

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define disease prevention and explain why prevention is better than cure using local examples.
Identify and describe the three levels of disease prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Classify specific prevention activities under the correct level of prevention.
Apply the concept of prevention levels to common diseases in Ghana by suggesting appropriate prevention measures for each level.
Evaluate scenarios and determine which level of prevention is being applied, justifying their reasoning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Common Human Diseases (1.3)
Content standard: 1.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and classification of diseases and levels of management 1.1.3.LO.1 Explain the concepts and discuss the classification of human disease
Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.3 - Discuss the various levels of prevention of disease
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 32

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners discuss concepts of disease prevention and management; jot down their points and the group lead or secretary reports their points to the class. Encourage learners to comment on presentations and tolerate others' views
Assessment (1.1.3.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools e.g., Laptops, phones, projectors, etc