PATHOGENS: DISEASES AND PREVENTION

WEEK: 6

TOPIC: PATHOGENS: DISEASES AND PREVENTION

SUBTOPIC: MEANING OF SICKNESS  AND ILLNESS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, children should be able to know:

1. The meaning of Sickness.
2. The meaning of illness.
3. How to prevent diseases

LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Online Materials.
• Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

CONTENT

MEANING OF SICKNESS AND ILLNESS

A DISEASE is an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning.

PATHOGENS: Any disease-producing agent (especially a virus, bacterium or other microorganisms)

MEANING OF SICKNESS 

• It is a state when the body is not in a comfortable position
• It is the unsoundness of the body
• It…