The Human Body and Health · SHS2 General Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.2 - Examine specific pathogenic diseases within the community and describe their causes, symptoms and prevention.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three pathogenic diseases that commonly occur in their own community or district.
Describe the specific causative agent, major symptoms, and modes of transmission for each identified disease.
Explain practical prevention strategies for these diseases using locally available resources.
Investigate and report on myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes associated with pathogenic infections in their community.
Present a community disease profile that distinguishes between factual information and common misconceptions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Relationship with the Environment (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: The Human Body and Health (4.1)
Content standard: 2.4.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pathogenic diseases of humans. 2.4.1.LO.1 Analyse pathogenic diseases, their symptoms, causes, effects and preventions.
Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.2 - Examine specific pathogenic diseases within the community and describe their causes, symptoms and prevention.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 13 (Week 33 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. 83

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-based Learning: Assign learners in groups or individually to identify a pathogenic disease in the community, describe it and explain how it can be prevented. Encourage learners to identify the myths and misconceptions surrounding these diseases while helping them to appreciate the stereotypes associated with these infections.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts of people showing symptoms of pathogenic diseases.
- Wall charts showing causes, symptoms and prevention of pathogenic diseases.
Assessment (2.4.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.