Reproductive Health
Subject:
Basic Science
Class:
Jss 2
WEEK :
Week 3
Topic:
Reproductive Health
Sub-topic:
Care and Protection of the Reproductive System
Methods of Teaching
- Role modelling
- Questions and Answers
- Explanation
- Discussion
- Recitation
- Imitation
- Story Telling
- Dramatization
Instructional Materials
- Wall chats
- Pictures
- Newspaper cutouts
- Safe online video on the subject matter
Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of
that was taught in their previous lesson.
Entry Behaviour :
- What is reproduction
- What is reproductive health
- How to take care of our reproductive organs
- Why breast feeding?
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to
-
Say the meaning of Reproductive health
-
Say the importance of breastfeeding
-
List possible causes of genetic disorder
Key Vocabulary Word
- Circumcision : cutting off the foreskin of the penis
- Significance : the benefits or importance of doing something
- Reproduction : this is the process whereby living organisms like mammals give birth to young ones that resemble their parents
- Breast Feeding : it is a system of feeding usually adopted by nursing mother to feed their young ones with the milk that is coming out from the mammalian gland that is otherwise known as breast
Content
Week 3
Topic: Reproductive Health
Meaning of Reproductive Health
Reproduction is the process of bringing forth. It is the process whereby living organisms bring forth younger ones or seedlings that resemble the older parents. Hence a goat cannot give birth to a lion and a bitter leaf cannot produce sugarcane
Reproductive health is all encompassing. It deals with the ability of people to have a satisfying and safe sex life, to have the ability, willingness and capability to reproduce as well as the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so.
Significance of Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is significant because it promotes good sexual health which enhances life and personal relations.Reproductive health in society helps to prevent the spread of various sexually transmitted diseases and impart the ability to produce offspring having better survival rates. It also helps in maintaining the population size and avoiding unwanted pregnancies It is also a prerequisite for social, economic and human development i.e. human energy and creativity is the driving force of development and this cannot be generated by a sick person. It sets the stage for health beyond the reproductive years for both men and women. Similarly, the health of a newborn is largely a function of the mother’s health, and nutritional status and her access to good health care. Furthermore, reproductive health takes care of reproductive health problems at various stages in life, thereby preventing health problems at later stages in life. It contributes enormously to physical and psychosocial comfort and closeness. Reproductive health creates awareness on the dangers associated with disease, abuse, exploitation, unwanted pregnancy, etc.
Care and Protection of the Reproductive System
This is done through:
- Circumcision of the male at childbirth reducing the effect of micro-organisms on the fore skin of the penis
- Regular bathing of the individual and drying of the reproductive organs.
- Shaving of the pubic hair to avoid the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- Ensuring thorough cleanliness of the toilet system to avoid contracting diseases, such as candidacies.
- Washing of undies (pants) regularly.
- Using sanitary pads by females during menstruation to avoid getting stained and infections.
- Using tissue paper to clean up after urinating.
- Washing our private parts with clean water
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large.
Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.
Importance of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a baby exclusively for the first 6 months, and then continued breastfeeding in addition to appropriate solid foods until 12 months and beyond, has health benefits for both the mother and child.
Importance of breastfeeding for mother
Research shows that breastfeeding has significant health benefits for mothers.
Breastfeeding:
- Assists the uterus return to its pre-pregnant state faster.
- Can help women to lose weight after baby’s birth.
- Reduces the risk of ovarian cancer and pre-menopausal breast cancer.
- Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
- Reduces the risk of mothers with gestational diabetes developing Type 2 diabetes.
Importance of breastfeeding for baby
- Less illness
- Babies who are fed breast milk have a lower risk of :
-
- Gastro-intestinal (gut) illness
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Some childhood cancers
- Respiratory tract (chest) infections
- Urinary tract infections
- SIDS (cot death).
- Breastfed babies are less likely to be hospitalized.
Importance of Knowledge of Genetic Disorder in Family
A genetic disorder is a disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual’s DNA. In other word, genetic disorder is an illness caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.
Abnormalities can range from a small mutation in a single gene to the addition or subtraction of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes. Sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, cancer, obesity, mental illness, Alzheimer disease and Tay-Sachs disease are examples of genetic disorders
Knowledge of genetic disorder may assist the family by:
- Identifying the likelihood that certain diseases or conditions may develop based on genetic information, and then anticipating the timing of the expected disorder in the person’s life cycle.
- Helping families prepare pragmatically and emotionally for expected challenges, such as: living with uncertainty, care giving strains, and losses associated with various genetic conditions as they may unfold.
- Helping families create meaning that sustains hope and promotes mastery.
- Identify effective treatments, or teaching coping skills for disorders with little hope for treatment.
- Can lead to better care and management of the patient and ultimately to improved quality of life
Presentation:
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1: The class teacher revises the old topic
Step 2: The class teacher introduces the new topic
Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and gives room for pupils” participation
Class Teacher and Pupils Activities. Interaction or Participation
This involves class teacher and pupils’ interaction, conversation, imitation or modeling through discussion, play method or just by recitation or asking and answering questions that are related to the topic that has just been taught
- The class teacher may demonstrate breastfeeding for the learners
- The class teacher encourages the female students to demonstrate breastfeeding. They young learners may stimulate breastfeeding by feeding dolls or teddy bear
- Let the students play daddy and Mummy. While mummy is busy with breastfeeding, Daddy may help with other chores at home.
- Tell the that babies need warmth and fresh air.
- Baby feeding things must always be washed and kept clean
Evaluation
- Define reproductive health?
- List 4 ways the care and protection of the productive system are done?
- Mention 4 ways the Knowledge of genetic disorder may assist the family?
- What is the meaning of exclusive breastfeeding
- For how many months should exclusive breastfeeding last
- Mention 2 dangers that are inherent in giving a baby anything other than breastfeeding in the first six months
- Is it okay to give a baby water when the baby is thirsty and less than six month
- What is generic disorder in a family
- Mention 2 ways by which knowledge of genetic disorder may help in the family
- What is reproduction
Conclusion : The class teacher concludes the lesson by doing the necessary corrections. He or she goes round to mark.
.
Revision Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Mastering the Pythagorean Theorem: Calculating Hypotenuse in Right Triangles
Savoir expliquer un trajet en transport public
About The Author
Edu Delight Tutors
Am a dedicated educator with a passion for learning and a keen interest in technology. I believe that technology can revolutionize education and am committed to creating an online hub of knowledge, inspiration, and growth for both educators and students. Welcome to Edu Delight Tutors, where learning knows no boundaries.