Pathogens.

Week:  SEVEN

Subject: PHE

Topic: Pathogens

SUB TOPIC(s):

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to;

1. Define pathogens
2. Explain communicable diseases
3. Give examples of communicable diseases
4. Explain how it can be prevented.

Instructional material/Reference material: Physical and Health Bk; 6 by A. Ayegbusi, B. Musa, Charts and pictures

CONTENT

Pathogens, diseases and prevention

Communicable diseases e.g. HIV/AIDS measles,

Smallpox, cholera, syphilis, gonorrhoea, etc.

Prevention of communicable diseases.

Communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are infectious illnesses that can be contracted from a person, animal or any other host by another person. They can also be described as diseases that can be easily transferred from person to person. Communicable diseases can be transferred or contracted through direct contact…