Environmental Sanitation JSS2 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

 ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION 

Environmental sanitation means keeping our surroundings clean and healthy. It is about:

• Cleaning our environment
• Removing dirt and germs
• Protecting ourselves from diseases
• Taking care of our home, school, and community
• Making sure our living spaces are safe and healthy

Why is Environmental Sanitation Important?

Clean environments help us:

• Stay healthy
• Prevent diseases
• Feel happy and comfortable
• Protect plants and animals
• Live in a nice place
• Stop germs from spreading

Main Areas of Environmental Sanitation

1. Waste Management

• Collect garbage properly
• Separate different types of trash
• Recycle things we can use again
• Put trash in the right places
• Keep streets and homes clean

2. Water Sanitation

• Keep water clean
• Protect drinking water
• Use clean water for drinking
• Wash hands with clean water
• Stop water from becoming dirty

3. Personal Hygiene

• Wash hands often
• Take regular baths
• Keep body clean
• Wear clean clothes
• Brush teeth
• Cut nails

4. Home Cleanliness

• Clean floors
• Dust furniture
• Wash dishes
• Make beds
• Keep kitchen clean
• Organize rooms

5. Public Space Cleanliness

• Keep streets clean
• Use trash cans
• Do not throw garbage on ground
• Keep parks and public areas neat
• Help clean community spaces

Ways to Practice Good Environmental Sanitation

At Home

• Wash hands before eating
• Clean up after playing
• Help parents clean
• Keep your room tidy
• Throw trash in correct bins

At School

• Keep classroom clean
• Do not litter
• Use trash cans
• Clean your desk
• Help clean school grounds

In Community

• Do not throw trash on streets
• Help clean public spaces
• Tell others to keep areas clean
• Plant trees
• Protect environment

Dangers of Poor Sanitation

When we do not keep things clean:

• Germs can spread
• People can get sick
• Water becomes dirty
• Animals and plants can die
• Environment becomes unhealthy

How Germs Spread

Germs can move through:

• Dirty hands
• Unwashed food
• Unclean water
• Messy living spaces
• Touching dirty surfaces

Tools for Good Sanitation

Cleaning Tools

• Broom
• Mop
• Dustpan
• Cleaning cloth
• Garbage bags
• Gloves

Personal Cleaning Tools

• Soap
• Toothbrush
• Towel
• Hand sanitizer
• Nail cutter
• Tissue papers

Who is Responsible for Sanitation?

• Everyone is responsible
• Children
• Parents
• Teachers
• Community members
• Government workers

Sanitation and Health

Good sanitation helps prevent:

• Stomach problems
• Skin diseases
• Breathing problems
• Infections
• Spreading of germs

Conclusion

Environmental sanitation is about:

• Keeping things clean
• Protecting health
• Taking care of our world
• Working together
• Being responsible

Note to Students: Small actions can make a big difference in keeping our environment clean and healthy!

Remember: Clean environment = Healthy life