Skin Infections and Diseases, Prevention and Care of Skin Infections Home Economics Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 5
Topic: Skin Care: Understanding Skin Infections and Diseases
Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to name basic hygiene practices and identify different body parts.

Key Words: Skin care, infections, diseases, prevention.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify common skin infections and diseases.
2. Explain methods for preventing skin infections.
3. Understand the importance of proper skin care.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, communication, hygiene practices.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures showing skin infections.
• Examples of soap, lotion, sunscreen.
• Reference books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Computer Studies Textbook Book 3.

Content:

Skin Infections and Diseases:

1. Acne: Pimples and blackheads that appear on the face, often during teenage years. 😞
   • Example: Sarah had acne on her face, so she washed it regularly to keep it clean.
2. Eczema: A skin condition that causes red, itchy patches on the skin. 🤒
   • Example: Timmy had eczema on his arms, so he used lotion to soothe the itching.
3. Ringworm: A fungal infection that causes red, circular patches on the skin. 🦠
   • Example: Maya’s ringworm cleared up after using antifungal cream.

Prevention and Care of Skin Infections:

1. Wash regularly: Keeping the skin clean helps prevent infections like acne. 🧼
2. Moisturize: Using lotion keeps the skin hydrated and helps prevent dryness and eczema. 💧
3. Avoid sharing personal items: Not sharing towels or clothes can prevent the spread of infections like ringworm. 🚫
4. Protect from the sun: Using sunscreen helps prevent sunburn and protects the skin from damage. ☀️
5. Healthy diet: Eating fruits and vegetables helps keep the skin healthy and less prone to infections. 🍎🥦

Pupils Centred Discussion :

1. What is acne?
   • Acne is when pimples and blackheads appear on the face, especially during teenage years.
2. What is eczema?
   • Eczema is a skin condition that causes red, itchy patches on the skin.
3. What causes ringworm?
   • Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection and appears as red, circular patches on the skin.
4. How can we prevent acne?
   • We can prevent acne by washing our face regularly to keep it clean.
5. What helps soothe eczema?
   • Using lotion helps soothe eczema and reduces itching.
6. Can ringworm spread to others?
   • Yes, ringworm can spread to others if we share towels or clothes.
7. Why is it important to protect our skin from the sun?
   • It’s important to protect our skin from the sun to prevent sunburn and skin damage.
8. What foods help keep our skin healthy?
   • Eating fruits and vegetables helps keep our skin healthy and less prone to infections.
9. How can we avoid sharing personal items to prevent skin infections?
   • We can avoid sharing towels or clothes to prevent the spread of infections like ringworm.
10. Why is it important to moisturize our skin?
    • Moisturizing our skin keeps it hydrated and helps prevent dryness and eczema

Evaluation :

1. What is the red, itchy skin condition called ________? a) Acne b) Eczema c) Ringworm d) Sunburn
2. Acne causes pimples and blackheads to appear on the ________. a) Arms b) Face c) Legs d) Stomach
3. Ringworm is caused by a ________ infection. a) Bacterial b) Fungal c) Viral d) Parasitic
4. How can we prevent acne? By washing our face ________. a) Regularly b) Once a week c) Once a month d) Never
5. What helps soothe eczema and reduces itching? ________. a) Lotion b) Soap c) Shampoo d) Toothpaste
6. Ringworm can spread to others if we share ________. a) Towels or clothes b) Toys c) Books d) Food
7. Why is it important to protect our skin from the sun? To prevent ________. a) Rain b) Sunburn c) Cold d) Wind
8. Eating fruits and vegetables helps keep our skin ________. a) Dirty b) Healthy c) Itchy d) Red
9. How can we avoid sharing personal items to prevent skin infections? By not sharing ________. a) Towels or clothes b) Toys c) Books d) Food
10. What does moisturizing our skin help prevent? ________ and eczema. a) Dryness b) Sunburn c) Itching d) Swelling
11. Acne commonly appears on the ________. a) Face b) Hands c) Feet d) Back
12. Ringworm appears as ________ patches on the skin. a) Red, circular b) Blue, square c) Yellow, triangular d) Green, rectangular
13. Eczema causes ________ patches on the skin. a) Red, itchy b) Green, smooth c) Blue, bumpy d) Yellow, dry
14. What helps protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays? ________. a) Sunscreen b) Soap c) Toothpaste d) Shampoo
15. What can we use to soothe itching caused by eczema? ________. a) Lotion b) Toothpaste c) Shampoo d) Juice

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