Diseases · B3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.5.2.1.1 - Know how common skin diseases can be prevented

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least three common skin diseases (rashes, eczema, ringworm) from pictures or descriptions.
Demonstrate the correct way to bath and explain how regular bathing prevents skin diseases.
State at least three ways to prevent common skin diseases, such as keeping the skin clean, drying the body well, and not sharing personal items like towels and clothes.
Explain why it is important to seek medical attention when a skin disease appears, instead of hiding it or using unapproved treatments.
Apply prevention methods to a real-life scenario by advising a friend or family member on how to avoid skin infections.

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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. .