Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of personal hygiene in maintaining health. Use engaging questions to prompt students to think about their daily hygiene routines.
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Good Hygiene
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of keeping clean as a key part of staying healthy.
- Recognize the benefits of bathing or showering twice a day and after activities.
- Identify proper personal hygiene practices, including brushing teeth twice daily and wearing clean clothes.
- Learn the importance of washing hands frequently to remove dirt and germs.
Introduction and Hook
Direct Instruction
Explain the key hygiene practices such as bathing, brushing teeth, and handwashing. Emphasize the benefits of these practices in preventing illness.
Watch the video 'How to Brush Your Teeth' to demonstrate proper brushing techniques. This video provides a step-by-step guide to ensure comprehensive oral hygiene.
Guided Exploration
Watch the video 'How to Wash Your Hands' to learn proper handwashing techniques. This video reinforces the importance of thorough handwashing to remove germs.
Engage students in a discussion about their own hygiene habits and how they can improve them.
Hands-On Activity
Conduct a handwashing demonstration where students practice the steps shown in the video. Use this opportunity to correct any mistakes and reinforce good habits.
Independent Practice
Assign students to keep a 'Healthy Habits Diary' for a week, recording their daily hygiene practices. This activity encourages reflection on personal habits.
Check for Understanding
Use the 'Review – Healthy Body' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices. This assessment includes true or false questions and open-ended responses.
Review and Reflection
Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of maintaining good hygiene and how it contributes to overall health. Encourage students to share their reflections from the 'Healthy Habits Diary'.
Assessment and Extension
Administer the 'Your Healthy Body' assessment pack for a comprehensive review of the unit. This pack includes various activities that assess students' understanding of hygiene and health concepts.
Get the Assessment PackEncourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the 'Good Hygiene' topic.
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