Understanding Sickness and Illness: Your Health Matters Physical and Health Education Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 7
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: 3
Week: 7
Topic: Understanding Sickness, Illness, Signs, and Symptoms
Sub-topic: Meaning of Sickness, Illness, Signs, Symptoms, and Types of Symptoms
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will understand the meaning of sickness, illness, signs, and symptoms.
- Students will be able to differentiate between signs and symptoms.
- Students will learn about different types of symptoms.
Key Vocabulary Words:
- Sickness
- Illness
- Signs
- Symptoms
- Chronic
- Relapsing
- Remitting
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Visual aids (pictures or diagrams of signs and symptoms)
- Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank questions
- Interactive quizzes
- Educational videos
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Begin by asking students if they have ever felt sick or unwell and what they did when they felt that way.
- Discuss with students the importance of staying healthy and ways to prevent sickness and diseases.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Reading comprehension
- Critical thinking
- Vocabulary building
- Observation skills
Learning Materials:
- Introduction to Sickness, Illness, Signs, and Symptoms
- Differentiating Signs and Symptoms
- Understanding Types of Symptoms
Content:
- Introduction to Sickness, Illness, Signs, and Symptoms
- Define sickness and illness using simple language and relatable examples.
- Explain the difference between sickness and illness.
- Introduce the concepts of signs and symptoms and their importance in identifying health issues.
- Differentiating Signs and Symptoms
- Present examples of signs (e.g., fever, rash) and symptoms (e.g., headache, nausea).
- Discuss how signs are objective and can be observed by others, while symptoms are subjective and experienced by the individual.
- Understanding Types of Symptoms
- Introduce different types of symptoms: chronic, relapsing, and remitting.
- Provide examples and explanations for each type of symptom.
The meaning of Sickness:
- Sickness is when the body feels uncomfortable or not well.
- It’s when something isn’t right with our bodies, like when we feel weak or tired.
The meaning of illness:
- Illness is when we feel unwell for a period of time because of a disease.
- It’s when we are sick for a while, like having a cold or the flu.
How to prevent diseases:
- To prevent diseases, we should eat healthy foods and keep our bodies clean.
- We can also avoid getting sick by washing our hands regularly and staying away from people who are already sick.
MEANING OF SIGNS
- Signs are things that show us something is happening.
- They are what doctors can see or find out during a check-up.
MEANING OF SYMPTOMS
- Symptoms are things we feel or notice when we are sick.
- They show that something is wrong with our bodies, like feeling dizzy or having a fever.
TYPES OF SYMPTOMS
- Chronic symptoms are those that last for a long time.
- Relapsing symptoms come and go over time.
- Remitting symptoms improve and then come back again.
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Class Activity Discussion
- What is sickness?
- Sickness is when your body doesn’t feel right or comfortable.
- What does illness mean?
- Illness means being unwell for a period of time because of a disease.
- How can we prevent diseases?
- We can prevent diseases by eating healthy foods and keeping clean.
- What are signs?
- Signs are things that show something is happening or might happen.
- What can doctors detect?
- Doctors can detect signs objectively, meaning they can see them clearly.
- How do signs help?
- Signs help doctors know what might happen in the future or what is happening right now.
- What is a symptom?
- A symptom is something you feel or notice when you’re not well.
- How do symptoms show illness?
- Symptoms show illness by indicating changes in your body or mind.
- What happens if a patient feels pain or dizziness?
- Feeling pain or dizzy can be early signs of fever or a virus infection.
- What are chronic symptoms?
- Chronic symptoms last for a long time or keep coming back.
- What are relapsing symptoms?
- Relapsing symptoms come and go over time.
- What are remitting symptoms?
- Remitting symptoms improve but may come back later.
- Why should we eat healthy foods?
- Eating healthy foods helps to prevent sickness and diseases.
- Why is cleanliness important?
- Being clean helps stop germs from spreading and making us sick.
- What should we do if we feel sick?
- If we feel sick, we should see a doctor and follow their advice.
Evaluation
- What is the indication that something is happening?
a) Signs
b) Symptoms
c) Illness
d) Prevention - Who can objectively detect signs?
a) Patients
b) Doctors
c) Nurses
d) Teachers - What do signs indicate the probable occurrence of?
a) Health
b) Illness
c) Recovery
d) Prevention - What do symptoms show that someone has?
a) Health
b) Happiness
c) Illness
d) Wealth - What are symptoms?
a) Things a doctor can detect
b) Changes in the body or mind
c) Things a patient notices or feels
d) All of the above - What do symptoms show about a person?
a) They are healthy
b) They are sick
c) They are happy
d) They are wealthy - Which type of symptom lasts for a long time?
a) Chronic symptoms
b) Relapsing symptoms
c) Remitting symptoms
d) Acute symptoms - Which type of symptom comes and goes over time?
a) Chronic symptoms
b) Relapsing symptoms
c) Remitting symptoms
d) Acute symptoms - Which type of symptom improves and then comes back again?
a) Chronic symptoms
b) Relapsing symptoms
c) Remitting symptoms
d) Acute symptoms - What is the main way to prevent diseases?
a) Eating unhealthy foods
b) Avoiding cleanliness
c) Eating a balanced diet and maintaining good hygiene
d) None of the above - Who should use drugs recommended by a doctor when sick?
a) Friends
b) Teachers
c) Patients
d) Strangers - What is an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning?
a) Signs
b) Symptoms
c) Illness
d) Disease - What are disease-producing agents?
a) Patients
b) Pathogens
c) Doctors
d) Nurses - What is the purpose of detecting signs and symptoms?
a) To make people happy
b) To prevent diseases
c) To make people wealthy
d) To entertain people - What is the first thing to do when someone is sick?
a) Go to the movies
b) See a doctor
c) Eat unhealthy foods
d) Ignore the symptoms
Presentation:
- Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Recap the previous lesson on health and hygiene.
- Introduce the new topic of understanding sickness, illness, signs, and symptoms.
- Step 2: Explanation (20 minutes)
- Define sickness, illness, signs, and symptoms.
- Discuss examples and scenarios to illustrate each concept.
- Differentiate between signs and symptoms.
- Step 3: Interactive Activities (15 minutes)
- Engage students in group discussions about common signs and symptoms they may have experienced.
- Show visual aids and ask students to identify whether they represent signs or symptoms.
- Conduct a quiz or worksheet activity to reinforce learning.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate discussions and explain concepts using simple language.
- Provide examples and encourage students to share their experiences.
- Use visual aids and interactive activities to make learning engaging.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively and participate in discussions.
- Ask questions if they do not understand any concept.
- Engage in group activities and quizzes.
Assessment:
- Evaluate students’ understanding through their participation in discussions and activities.
- Assess comprehension through a quiz or worksheet with fill-in-the-blank questions.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the difference between sickness and illness?
- Provide an example of a sign and a symptom.
- How are signs different from symptoms?
- Explain the meaning of chronic symptoms.
- What does a relapsing symptom do?
- Define remitting symptoms.
- Can you give an example of a sign that a doctor can observe?
- Name two symptoms that someone might experience when they have a fever.
- How can signs and symptoms help us understand our health?
- Why is it important to seek medical help if you experience signs or symptoms of illness?
Conclusion:
- Review key points covered in the lesson.
- Provide feedback and corrections where necessary.
- Encourage students to apply what they’ve learned to stay healthy and recognize signs of illness in themselves and others.
Meaning of Sickness and illness