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PERSONAL HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS
Here's a simple summary on Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness • Keeping ourselves clean and healthy • Important habits: 1. Brushing teeth twice a day 2. Washing hands with soap (especially after using the toilet and before eating) 3. Taking regular baths or showers 4. Wearing clean clothes • Why it matters: 1. Staying healthy and feeling fresh 2. Preventing germs and illnesses 3. Feeling confident and happy about ourselves!
Food Preparation and Safety
Food Preparation and Safety 1. Washing Hands: Before handling food, wash hands with soap and clean water. 2. Clean Surfaces: Keep kitchen surfaces and utensils clean. 3. Handling Food: Handle food gently, and store it properly. 4. Cooking Food: Cook food thoroughly to avoid germs. 5. Food Storage: Store food in covered containers and keep it fresh. Important Rules 1. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating. 2. Don't touch food with dirty hands. 3. Keep raw and cooked food separate. NB: Let's Eat Safe and Healthy Food to stay healthy always.
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Home Economics Year 3 Third Term 2024/2025 Academic Session
About Lesson

Hygiene: Hygiene means keeping our body and surroundings clean to stay healthy.

Why is personal hygiene important?

1. Staying Healthy: Washing our hands and body helps prevent germs and illnesses.

2. Feeling Fresh: Brushing teeth and bathing regularly makes us feel clean and confident.

3. Making Good Impressions: Being clean and tidy shows respect for ourselves and others.

What can we do to practice good hygiene?

1. Wash hands frequently, especially after using the toilet and before eating.

2. Brush teeth twice a day.

3. Take regular baths or showers.

4. Wear clean clothes.

Let’s make personal hygiene a habit!

Ways to Maintain Personal Cleanliness:

  1. Bathing regularly.
  2. Washing hands before eating and after using the toilet.
  3. Wearing clean clothes.
  4. Keeping nails trimmed and clean.

Practical Example:

Demonstrating the Proper Hand washing Techniques 

Step 1: Wet hands with clean water.

Step 2: Apply soap and rub all parts of the hands (back, front, between fingers) for at least 20 seconds.

Step 3: Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.

Step 4: Let students practice the steps.

Effects of Poor Hygiene:

The common diseases caused by poor hygiene (e.g., stomach ache, skin infections).
Emphasis on the importance of cleanliness for good health.
Conclusion:
Recap the key points about hygiene and cleanliness.
Asking the students to share one or two new things they learned today.

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