Reasons for washing our hands and feet.

Subject :

Home Economics

Topic :

Reasons for washing our hands and feet.

Class :

Primary 3

Term :

Third Term

Week :

Instructional Materials :

Washing hand bowl, soap, water, etc

Previous Knowledge :

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to say the varuois benefits and Importance of washing our hands and feet

Reference Materials 

• Online Resource Materials
• Various Textbooks
• Lagos State Upper Primary Scheme of Work

Content :

It is very important to care for the hands and feet, the way you care for other parts of the body.

This will not only keep them beautiful, but will also keep germs and diseases away.

Hands and feet must be cleaned thoroughly and effectively to maintain proper hygiene.

Clean hands are very necessary for your total health.

The following are reasons for washing hands and feet…..

(a)To keep them clean

(b) To prevent a lot of diseases and illnesses such as infection,, diarrhoea, cold, covid 19, ebola, etc

(c)To prevent foot problems such as bad foot odour and foot rot.

(d)To avoid carrying dirt inside the house.

(e)To avoid spreading germs and diseases to others.

When to wash hands and feet______

(I)Before and after eating.

(Il)After going to the toilet

(Ill)After touching or playing with pets and other animals

(IV)After sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.

(V)After touching trash or taking out the dust bin.

(Vl)Before and after treating a cut or wound .

(Vll)After playing.

Foot —-Rot.

Foot rot is having sores in between the toes.The diseases can be spread from one person to the other.It is caused by bacteria which can come from the following::::::

(1)Wearing wet shoes.

(2)Walking in dirty water.

(3)Using mouldy and dirty shoes.

(4)Using shoes that are too tight or uncomfortable.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2. He introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

Evaluation

Answer the following questions

(1)State three reasons for washing hands and feet.

(2) What is foot rot.

(3)Identity three causes of foot rot

(4) Give two reasons why you should keep your nails short.

(5)State two reasons why you must wash your hands after visiting the toilet.

Conclusion :

Assignment :