Hygiene and Nutrition Activities Grade 3

Longhorn Hygiene & Nutrition Activities Grade 3 Learner's e-Book is the first of a series of three Lower Primary School books developed by Longhorn Publishers in line with the new competency-based curriculum of 2017. It comprehensively covers all the topics highlighted in the Grade 3 syllabus and gives a unique opportunity for learners to engage in the learning process and discover facts by themselves. The unique features include: 

• Embraces learning by discovery through numerous practical activities. 
• Has numerous fun activities to make learning interesting and enjoyable. 
•Incorporates pertinent and contemporary issues in an interactive and learner-friendly manner. 
• Has full-colour illustrations, photographs and an attractive design to make the book appealing. 
• Has comprehensive summary notes to explain various concepts in the different topics. 

Accompanying this Learner's e-Book is a comprehensive Teacher's Guide with competency-based Teaching Guidelines and assessment techniques. The Teacher's Guide also contains remedial exercises and extended activities to reinforce concepts learnt. 

Other books in the series include: 
• Longhorn Hygiene & Nutrition Activities Grade 1 
• Longhorn Hygiene & Nutrition Activities Grade 2

1. Personal Hygiene

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Care of the body through prevention of common parasites Free chapter!
1.2.	Effects of parasite infestation to the body, personal hygiene practices
1.3.	Check your progress 1(a)
1.4.	Personal hygiene after bed wetting
1.5.	Bed making
1.6.	Importance of making a bed

2. Health practices

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Health habits that promote our well being
2.2.	Oral hygiene
2.3.	Staying in a clean environment
2.4.	Importance of having a clean classroom
2.5.	Cleaning utensils
2.6.	Improvised cleaning materials
2.7.	Care of toilets, latrines and urinals
2.8.	Protective measures when cleaning the toilets
2.9.	Proper use and storage of medicine at home
2.10.	Proper storage of medicine
2.11.	Making water safe for drinking
2.12.	Storing drinking water
2.13.	Kitchen garden
2.14.	Minimizing food wastage

3. Foods and Nutrition

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Foods and our senses
3.2.	Eating habits and values
3.3.	Food etiquette
3.4.	Meals and meal pattern
3.5.	Food groups (1)
3.6.	Food group (2)
3.7.	Food safety
3.8.	Importance of storing food properly

4. Dietary needs

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Age groups in a family
4.2.	Foods for different age groups

5. Food and fitness

Lead	Chapter
5.1.	Food consumption
5.2.	Importance of exercising

6. Consumer education

Lead	Chapter
6.1.	Consumer awareness
6.2.	Basic information found on packaged goods

7. Safety Education

Lead	Chapter
7.1.	Disposal of waste in school
7.2.	Importance of proper disposal of waste in the school
7.3.	Causes of dangers at home and school