2nd Term Week 9 Physical and Health : Health and Hygiene (Part 3): Food & Environmental Hygiene

Week 9: Health and Hygiene (Part 3): Food & Environmental Hygiene

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Physical and Health Education (PHE)
• Class: Primary 2 | Term: 2nd Term (Week 9)
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Fresh fruits/vegetables, food storage containers, trash bin, food safety charts.

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain food hygiene as keeping food clean and safe to eat.
2. List essential food safety rules (washing hands, washing fruits, covering food).
3. Explain why food that falls on the floor must never be eaten.

Presentation Steps

1. Concept: Explain that dirty food contains hidden germs that cause stomach aches and vomiting.
2. Safety Rules: Wash hands before eating, wash fruits/vegetables with clean water, eat well-cooked food, cover food from flies.
3. Ground Food Rule: Warn pupils that germs stick instantly to food dropped on the ground.
4. Activity: Demonstrate proper fruit washing with clean water before eating.

📝 Board Note for Pupils

2ND TERM - WEEK 9: FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE

1. Food Hygiene: Keeping food clean and protected from dirt and germs before eating.

2. Rules for Safe Food:

• Wash hands before eating or handling food.
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water.
• Eat well-cooked food and keep food covered.
• NEVER eat food that has fallen on the ground!

3. Importance: Prevents stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Evaluation & Assessment

• Mention two things you must do before eating raw fruits.
• Why should you never eat food that falls on the ground?