Personal Hygiene and Care
Science · 3rd Year · Human Life: Our Bodies and Health · 3o Periodo

Personal Hygiene and Care

Discuss the importance of keeping our bodies clean to prevent illness. Learn about proper handwashing, dental care, and the need for sleep.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Science Curriculum 3rd/4th Class: Living things;Appreciate the need for proper hygiene and understand how to care for the body.

About This Topic

Discuss the importance of keeping our bodies clean to prevent illness. Learn about proper handwashing, dental care, and the need for sleep.

Key Questions

  1. How does washing our hands protect us from germs?
  2. Why do we need to brush our teeth every day?
  3. How does sleep help our bodies recover?

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