Toilet Hygiene and Uses of Toilet Primary 1 Home Economics

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 10

Topic: Toilet Hygiene

Sub-topic: Keeping Our Toilets Clean and Safe

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

• Ask students if they remember why toilets are important.

Key Words:

• Toilet hygiene, water closet (WC), pit toilet, prevent, clean and tidy.

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students 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, disinfectant, toilet tissue, sanitizer, a simple model of a toilet.

Content

Toilet Hygiene Lesson for Primary 1

1. Introduction: 🚽
   • The toilet is where we remove waste like urine and feaces from our bodies.
   • It’s important to keep the toilet clean and tidy.
2. Types of Toilets: 🚾
   • Water Closet (WC) or modern toilet.
   • Pit Toilet.
3. Reasons for Toilet Hygiene: 🧼
   • To prevent toilet diseases.
4. Proper Use of the Toilet: 🚻
   • Sit on the toilet seat.
   • Clean up with toilet tissue and drop it in the toilet bowl.
   • Flush the toilet after use.
   • Wash hands with soap and water, sanitize with sanitizer.
   • Gently shut the door and leave.
5. How to Use Pit Toilet: 🕳️
   • Squat directly over the pit hole.
   • Clean up with toilet paper or water.
   • Cover the hole after use.
   • Wash hands with soap and water, sanitize.
   • Gently close the door and leave.
6. Use of Modern Toilet: 🚿
   • Wash the toilet bowl with water and detergent, use a toilet brush.
   • Apply a disinfectant like izal or Dettol.
   • Mop the floor.
7. Materials in the Toilet: 🧴
   • Soap
   • Water
   • Disinfectant
   • Hand towel
   • Toilet brush
   • Air freshener
   • Mirror

1. The toilet is where we remove waste like _________ and _________ from our bodies. a) Water, soap b) Urine, feaces c) Food, toys d) Clothes, shoes
2. To prevent toilet diseases, the toilet should be kept _________. a) Dark b) Messy c) Clean and tidy d) Noisy
3. The two types of toilets are Water Closet (WC) or modern toilet and _________. a) Bed b) Chair c) Pit toilet d) Table
4. Proper use of the toilet includes sitting on the _________. a) Chair b) Floor c) Toilet seat d) Table
5. After using the toilet, we clean up with toilet tissue and drop it in the _________. a) Trash can b) Toilet bowl c) Sink d) Floor
6. To complete the proper use of the toilet, we should wash our hands with soap and water and _________ with sanitizer. a) Dry b) Clean c) Sanitize d) Paint
7. For a pit toilet, we squat directly over the _________. a) Chair b) Pit hole c) Sink d) Toilet bowl
8. After using the pit toilet, we should cover the hole and wash our hands with soap and water and _________ with sanitizer. a) Dry b) Clean c) Sanitize d) Paint
9. In a modern toilet, we wash the toilet bowl with water and _________. a) Tissue b) Detergent c) Food d) Toys
10. Applying a disinfectant like izal or Dettol is part of the process for using a _________ toilet. a) Pit b) Modern c) Wooden d) Colorful
11. The floor is mopped after using a _________ toilet. a) Bed b) Table c) Pit d) Modern
12. Materials found in the toilet include soap, water, disinfectant, hand towel, toilet brush, air freshener, and _________. a) Bed b) Mirror c) Table d) Chair
13. A toilet should be kept clean to prevent _________ diseases. a) Classroom b) Kitchen c) Toilet d) Playground
14. After using the toilet, we should gently shut the door and _________. a) Open a window b) Dance c) Leave d) Sing
15. To complete the use of a pit toilet, we should gently close the door and _________. a) Jump b) Run c) Leave d) Sleep

Content:

1. Introduction (5 mins):
   • Review the importance of Toilet and Types from the last lesson.
2. New Topic Introduction (10 mins):
   • Introduce the topic of Toilet Hygiene.
   • Highlight the importance of keeping toilets clean and safe.
3. Types of Toilets (5 mins):
   • Discuss the two types of toilets: Water Closet (WC) and Pit Toilet.
4. Reasons for Toilet Hygiene (5 mins):
   • Explain why toilets should be kept clean – to prevent toilet diseases.
5. Proper Use of Toilets (5 mins):
   • Go over the steps for proper toilet use: sitting on the seat, using toilet tissue, flushing, washing hands, and closing the door.
6. How to Use a Pit Toilet (5 mins):
   • Explain the steps for using a pit toilet: squatting, cleaning up, covering the hole, washing hands, and closing the door.
7. Use of Modern Toilet (5 mins):
   • Discuss the steps for using a modern toilet: washing the bowl, applying disinfectant, and mopping the floor.
8. Materials in the Toilet (3 mins):
   • Identify and discuss materials found in the toilet: soap, water, disinfectant, hand towel, toilet brush, air freshener, and a mirror.
9. Teacher’s Activities (2 mins):
   • Show pictures of clean toilets.
   • Use a simple model to demonstrate the steps for using each type.
10. Learners’ Activities (3 mins):
    • Draw a picture of a clean toilet and label the materials found in it.
11. Assessment (3 mins):
    • Check the drawings for accuracy and understanding.

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 mark the drawings and provide feedback.
• Remind students to practice good toilet hygiene at home and at school.