Human Health · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.2.2.2 - Explain the concept of common diseases in an environment.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a common disease and state at least three characteristics that make a disease “common” in a community.
Conduct a simple community survey on common diseases and present the findings in a table or chart.
Identify the causes, symptoms and prevention methods of at least five common diseases found in their environment.
Analyse survey findings to determine which diseases are most common in their community and explain why.
Compare and contrast common diseases with non-communicable diseases, building on the previous week’s lesson.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Human Health (5.2)
Content standard: B9.5.2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship of health and disease, the concept of common diseases in the environment and how to control them
Indicator: B9.5.2.2.2 - Explain the concept of common diseases in an environment.
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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 116
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Conduct a survey about common diseases and analyse the findings to show what constitutes a common disease in a community.
2. Identify causes, symptoms and prevention of common diseases.