Direction: Pupils will pick a word in a box then they
are going to act it out in the class, other classmate will guess what they are acting. Activity!
Do you do the following practices? Write YES or NO on the
blank. 1 _I take a bath and keep my body clean daily. 2_I eat French fries, hamburger and take soft drinks everyday. 3_I always quarrel with my classmates 4_I often sleep late at night. 5_I drink a lot of water and fruit juices 6_I love to eat fruits and vegetables. 7_I watch television and play computer games all day long. 8_I take medicines upon the doctors advice. Let’s answer!
Which of the practices make your body
healthy? What benefits can you get by doing the good health practices? What will happen when you continue doing the bad practices? S Group Activity! Direction: Pupils will make a concept map about a healthy person. How do you maintain a healthy body? 1. Have an adequate nutrition. Eat balanced diet. Nutrients plays important roles in the body such as growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues, regulation of body processes and providing energy to the body. The nutrients are grouped in six categories namely : Proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. 2. Be Physically Fit. Have enough rest and exercise. Regular exercise for atleast 20 minutes a day is good for your health. Walking, running, biking and climbing the stairs are examples of exercise. Playing outdoor games is also a form of exercise. You must take a rest after an exercise or other heavy activities. The best form of rest is sleeping..As growing children, your body needs more hours of sleep for atleast 9.5 hours. Rest give you time to regain energy and strength. 3. Avoid Alcoholic Drinks
Children like you are not
allowed to drink alcoholic drinks. Adults can take in moderation. Excessive use of alcohol has harmful effects on the vital parts of the body such as liver and brain. 4. Stay away from illegal drugs.
You may take drugs only upon
the doctors prescription. Illegal drugs can lead to addiction that will seriously harm your health. Caffeine in coffee and soft drinks is a kind of drug that can also harm your body. Children avoid these drinks. 5. Refrain from smoking or stay away from smoker. Tobacco smokes contain carbon monoxide, nicotine, tars, and other substances , all of which have harmful effects to the body system especially in the respiratory and circulatory system. When you see someone smoking, stay away from him or her, cigarette smoke that you inhale can harm you. 6. Control your weight
If you are overweight, some
health problems like heart diseases , hypertension and diabetes may develop. Be watchful of the saturated fats in the food you eat. Your poor nutritional habit may lead to overweight or obesity. 7. Observe proper hygiene and maintain environmental sanitation Proper hygiene drives away microbes and keeps you away from ailments. A healthy person makes his/her body clean and maintain a clean environment. Frequent proper hand washing is recommended to everyone to prevent communicable diseases. Cleaning the surroundings and destroying breeding places of mosquitoes are best practices to avoid the dengue. 9. Consult the doctor when not feeling well Simple ailments can lead to serious diseases if not treated immediately and properly. If you are not feeling well or you experience some signs of certain diseases, see the doctor or medical check up. Let’s do this! Draw a happy face to each of the good health habits you practice all the time. And a sad face for the habit you seldom or never do. ______ I wash my hands before every meal. ______ I eat healthy diet with fruits and vegetables. ______ I brush my teeth thoroughly every day. ______ I take a bath everyday. ______ I always change my underwear after a good bath. ______ I’m still awake until 12 am ______ I do warm up exercises. ______ I keep my hair, skin and nails clean. Let’s practice! Supply the appropriate word/s to make the statement correct. 1 Have ______ nutrition. 2 Be physically ___ through exercise and enough ____. 3 ______ alcoholic drinks. 4 Stay away from _____ drugs 5 Cigarette is ___ for the body. Develop your skills! Group 1- Draw healthy habits to make your body healthy. Group 2- Make a slogan about being healthy. Group 3- Act a situation showing healthy habits. Put a check if the ff. statement show a positive attitude to stay healthy and cross if it is not. 1. Get enough sleep, rest and exercise. 2. Take harmful substances such as drugs and alcoholic beverages. 3. Eat two times a day. 4. Drink 8 or more glasses of water everyday. 5. Stay in crowded places. 6. Do not go to bed hungry or too full. 7. Make your surroundings clean and comfortable. 8. Get reqular physical and dental check up. 9. Do not use a clean handkerchief to cover your mouth. 10. Be mentally and emotionally healthy.