EXAMPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD
Subject :
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION ( PHE )
Term :
THIRD TERM LESSON RESOURCES
Week:
WEEK 8
Class :
PRY 3 PHE THIRD TERM E-NOTE
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
that was taught in the previous lesson
Topic :
Meaning of Environmental Health
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1. Say the meaning of environmental health
2. List the examples of environmental health hazard
3. Identify the problems facing environmental health hazard
4. List the effects of environmental health
Resources and materials:
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Environmental Health is the branch of public health that focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities.
EXAMPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD
Tobacco smoke. …
Radon. …
Asbestos. …
Lead. …
Combustion gases. …
Tap water. …
Household chemicals. …
Pesticides.
Environmental Health problems
1.Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming:
2. Desertification:
3. Deforestation:
4. Loss of Biodiversity:
5. Disposal of Wastes:
6.Acid Rain.
7. Over fishing. …
8. Water Pollution. …
9. Population Growth. …
10.Waste Production. …
EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
They include:
1. Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food.
2. Natural and technological disasters.
3. Climate change.
4.Occupational hazards.
5.The built environment.
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
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
1. Say the meaning of environmental health
2. List the examples of environmental health hazard
3. Identify the problems facing environmental health hazard
4. List the effects of environmental health
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
Environmental Health