The Human Body and Health · SHS2 General Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.1 - Examine the characteristics, causes, symptoms and preventions of pathogenic diseases.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define pathogenic diseases and distinguish them from non-communicable diseases using key characteristics such as transmissibility and causative agents.
Classify common pathogenic diseases in Ghana according to their causative organisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and worms).
Describe the causes, modes of transmission, and typical symptoms of at least five common pathogenic diseases found in Ghanaian communities.
Explain specific prevention strategies for pathogenic diseases, linking each strategy to the chain of transmission it interrupts.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to analyse case scenarios of pathogenic diseases and present findings on symptoms and prevention to the class.

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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.1 - Examine the characteristics, causes, symptoms and preventions of pathogenic diseases.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 12 (Week 32 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)

Talk for Learning: Using mixed-ability groups while supervising groups to discuss symptoms and prevention of pathogenic diseases.
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.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.