Meaning of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases – Basic 5 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Performance objectives

At the end of this discussion in this unit, children should be able to know:

1. The meaning and examples of communicable diseases
2. The meaning and examples of non-communicable diseases

Teaching and learning materials

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard • Explanatory posters/pictures • Explanatory videos

Reference materials

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum • Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE) • Lagos State Scheme of Work • Online Materials • Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

CONTENT

Meaning and examples of communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are also called infectious diseases. This diseases are passed from one person to another, it is transmitted through direct or indirect contact. When a person becomes sick with a communicable disease, it means that germs have invaded his body. It is always a good practice to wash our hand always with soap and water to prevent germs because germs are afraid of soap and water.

Examples of germs are: fungi, virus, and bacteria.

Examples of communicable diseases

1. Measles
2. Rabies
3. Ring worm
4. Leprosy
5. Cholera
6. Chicken pox
7. Tuberculosis
8. HIV/AIDS
9. STDs
10. Whooping cough

Meaning and examples of non-communicable diseases

Non communicable diseases are diseases that you cannot transfer to another person. That is it cannot be gotten through contact.

Examples of non-communicable diseases

1. Cancer
2. Asthma
3. Malaria
4. Headache
5. Broken bones
6. High blood pressure
7. Sickle cell anemia
8. Diabetes mellitus

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher reviews the previous lesson • The Teacher introduces the topic • The Teacher explains the lessons

Evaluative activities

• What are communicable diseases? • List three examples of communicable diseases • What is non communicable diseases? • List three examples of non-communicable diseases

[mediator_tech]

1. Communicable diseases are diseases that can be _______ from one person to another. a) prevented b) cured c) transmitted d) eliminated 
2. Communicable diseases can be transmitted through _______ or indirect contact. a) air b) accidental c) intentional d) remote 
3. When a person becomes sick with a communicable disease, it means that _______ have invaded their body. a) medication b) vaccines c) germs d) antibodies 
4. Washing hands with soap and water is a good practice to prevent the spread of _______. a) vitamins b) diseases c) germs d) medications 
5. Examples of germs include _______, viruses, and bacteria. a) fungi b) antibiotics c) parasites d) chemicals 
6. Measles is an example of a _______ disease. a) non-communicable b) bacterial c) communicable d) viral 
7. Rabies is an example of a _______ disease. a) non-communicable b) bacterial c) communicable d) viral 
8. Ringworm is an example of a _______ disease. a) non-communicable b) bacterial c) communicable d) viral 
9. Leprosy is an example of a _______ disease. a) non-communicable b) bacterial c) communicable d) viral 
10. Cholera is an example of a _______ disease. a) non-communicable b) bacterial c) communicable d) viral