TOPIC: THE HUMAN BODY

STRUCTURES, PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY

         The human body is made up of different parts. Some parts are inside the body while others are outside. Some parts of the body are the head, eyes, nose, ears, teeth, skin, hands, fingers, nails, and feet.

SUB-TOPIC: THE HAIR AND THE EYES

Each hair grows from a narrow tube in the skin called the hair follicle. Each follicle has a tiny oil gland near its base. The gland produces oil that lubricates the hair and softens the skin around it.

 FUNCTIONS OF THE HAIR

1.      it protects the head

2.      it keeps the head warm in cold weather

3.      it improves personal appearance and adds beauty to a person

  WAYS OF CARING FOR THE HAIR

The hair can be cared for by:

1.      Washing or shampooing the hair frequently. Short hair can be washed daily while long hair can be washed at least once a week.

2.     Combing or brushing the hair thoroughly to remove dirt and dry scales (dandruff). It also stimulates the circulation of blood and keeps the hair healthy.

3.     Oiling the hair regularly to prevent dryness of the hair and scalp. Excessive dryness could lead to hair damage.

 TOPIC: STRUCTURE OF THE EYE

         The eye is one of the five sense organs. It is for seeing.  The eye is made up of different parts. Each part performs a special function. An understanding of the different parts of the eye will help you take good care of your eyes 

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EYES

CARE OF THE EYES

1.      Do not look directly at an electric light or the sun

2.      Use good light when reading or doing any work such as sewing. Poor light strains the eyes

3.      Do not wash your eyes with disinfectant unless on Doctor’s advice

4.      Do not fix your eyes, avoid excessive screen time television, reading books, writing, or sewing for a very long period. Relax the eyes by looking up from time to time.

5.      Eat food rich in vitamin A such as carrots, green vegetables, and red palm oil.

6.      Avoid using another person’s glasses.

 Common eye defects

1. Long-sightedness; results in an inability to see objects that are too near but objects that are far can be seen

2. Short-sightedness; results in an inability to see objects that are far away but objects that are near can be seen.

3.   Night blindness; which results in the inability to see in the dark

 EVALUATION: Mention  6 parts of  the  eye  and  their  functions

ASSIGNMENT: Draw and label the structure of the eye.