Toilet Hygiene and Uses Home Economics Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: Week 10

Topic: Toilet Hygiene

Sub-topic: Keeping Our Toilets Clean and Safe

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour

The teacher asks, “Can anyone tell me why we need toilets in our homes and schools?”

Key Words

• Toilet hygiene
• Water closet (WC)
• Pit toilet
• Prevent
• Clean and tidy

Behavioural Objectives

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of toilet hygiene.
2. Identify and describe the proper use of toilets.
3. Name the two types of toilets.
4. Understand the reasons for keeping toilets hygienic.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills
• Observation
• Hygiene practices

Learning Materials

• Pictures of clean toilets
• Drawing materials
• Soap, water, and disinfectant
• Toilet tissue and sanitizer
• Simple model of a toilet

Content

Introduction: What Is a Toilet?

• A toilet is where we remove waste like urine and feces from our bodies.
• It is important to keep toilets clean and safe to use.

Types of Toilets

1. Water Closet (WC): A modern toilet that flushes waste.
2. Pit Toilet: A simple toilet with a hole dug into the ground.

Reasons for Toilet Hygiene

• To prevent toilet diseases like diarrhea.
• To avoid bad smells.
• To make it safe for everyone to use.

Proper Use of Toilets

1. For Water Closets:
   • Sit on the toilet seat.
   • Clean up with tissue and drop it in the toilet bowl.
   • Flush the toilet after use.
   • Wash your hands with soap and water.
   • Sanitize your hands and close the door.
2. For Pit Toilets:
   • Squat directly over the pit hole.
   • Clean up with tissue or water.
   • Cover the hole after use.
   • Wash your hands with soap and water.
   • Sanitize your hands and close the door.

Materials Found in Toilets

1. Soap
2. Water
3. Disinfectant
4. Hand towel
5. Toilet brush
6. Air freshener
7. Mirror

Presentation Steps

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Revise the importance of toilets from the last lesson.
   • Introduce the topic of toilet hygiene.
2. Types of Toilets (5 minutes):
   • Show pictures of Water Closets and Pit Toilets.
   • Explain the differences between them.
3. Reasons for Toilet Hygiene (5 minutes):
   • Discuss why it is important to keep toilets clean.
4. Proper Use of Toilets (10 minutes):
   • Use a model to demonstrate how to use Water Closets and Pit Toilets.
5. Materials in Toilets (5 minutes):
   • Show materials like soap, tissue, and disinfectant.
6. Activity (5 minutes):
   • Pupils draw a clean toilet and label its materials.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures of clean toilets.
• Demonstrate how to clean and use toilets properly.
• Ask pupils to name materials found in a toilet.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about toilets.
• Watch the teacher’s demonstration.
• Draw and label a clean toilet.

Evaluation

1. Why is toilet hygiene important?
2. Name two types of toilets.
3. What are the steps for proper toilet use?
4. How do you use a pit toilet?
5. Explain the use of a modern toilet.
6. What materials are found in the toilet?
7. Why should we wash our hands after using the toilet?
8. Describe a clean toilet.
9. Name one reason for keeping toilets hygienic.
10. What is the purpose of a toilet brush?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to review and mark pupils’ drawings.
• Emphasize the importance of toilet hygiene at home and school.

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