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:
- Explain the importance of toilet hygiene.
- Identify and describe the proper use of toilets.
- Name the two types of toilets.
- 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
- Water Closet (WC): A modern toilet that flushes waste.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Soap
- Water
- Disinfectant
- Hand towel
- Toilet brush
- Air freshener
- Mirror
Presentation Steps
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Revise the importance of toilets from the last lesson.
- Introduce the topic of toilet hygiene.
- Types of Toilets (5 minutes):
- Show pictures of Water Closets and Pit Toilets.
- Explain the differences between them.
- Reasons for Toilet Hygiene (5 minutes):
- Discuss why it is important to keep toilets clean.
- Proper Use of Toilets (10 minutes):
- Use a model to demonstrate how to use Water Closets and Pit Toilets.
- Materials in Toilets (5 minutes):
- Show materials like soap, tissue, and disinfectant.
- 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
- Why is toilet hygiene important?
- Name two types of toilets.
- What are the steps for proper toilet use?
- How do you use a pit toilet?
- Explain the use of a modern toilet.
- What materials are found in the toilet?
- Why should we wash our hands after using the toilet?
- Describe a clean toilet.
- Name one reason for keeping toilets hygienic.
- 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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