Human Health · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.2.1.1 - Explain the symptoms, effects and prevention of some non-communicable diseases and analyse the risk factors associated with them.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and distinguish them from communicable diseases using at least two key differences.
Identify the common causes and risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and malnutrition-related conditions.
Describe the symptoms and effects of at least three non-communicable diseases, including cancer.
State the prevention strategies for major non-communicable diseases and link them to lifestyle choices.
Analyse risk factors (diet, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol, poor work environment, drug exposure) and explain how each contributes to the development of NCDs.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Human Health (5.2)
Content standard: B9.5.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of common non-communicable diseases of humans, their causes, symptoms, effects and prevention
Indicator: B9.5.2.1.1 - Explain the symptoms, effects and prevention of some non-communicable diseases and analyse the risk factors associated with them.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 6 (Week 30 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. 115
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Describe what non-communicable diseases are and determine their common causes.
2. Identify symptoms, effects and prevention of non-communicable diseases (refer to teachers pack for specific diseases) that are associated with malnutrition, poor working environment and exposure to drugs.
3. Explain the causes, symptoms, effects and prevention of cancer.
4. Identify common cancers that affect humans and link them to life style.