The Human Body and Health · SHS1 General Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.4.1.LI.1 - Explore common risks and hazards in the environment and how to address them.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five common hazards in the home and workplace and classify each as physical, chemical, biological, or ergonomic.
Explain the difference between a hazard (a potential source of harm) and a risk (the likelihood of that harm occurring) using everyday examples.
Assess a local workplace or familiar environment to identify potential risks and hazards and propose practical control measures for each.
Apply the hierarchy of hazard control (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment) to recommend solutions for identified hazards.
Justify the importance of hazard awareness and reporting in protecting personal and community health, using reasoning based on evidence gathered from a local visit or case study.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Relationships with the Environment (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: The Human Body and Health (4.1)
Content standard: 1.4.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hazards in everyday life and how to manage them. 1.4.1.LO.1 Discuss everyday hazards and how to manage them in the environment.
Indicator: 1.4.1.LI.1 - Explore common risks and hazards in the environment and how to address them.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 9 (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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 53

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Enumerate possible hazards and risks in the home and workplace using think-pair-share.
- Visit a local industry that is accessible, such as sawmills, palm kernel oil production, gari processing, etc. and assess the possible risks and hazards associated with their activities.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Pictures, charts, and videos on workplace and home hazards.
- Camera, voice recording device, writing materials.
Assessment (1.4.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.