Words to learn
Host, parasite, maggots, unhygienic, bedsores, infestation, deworming
Care of the body through prevention of common parasites
Activity 1
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Livesthe body
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Learning point
A parasite is a small animal that depends on other animals for food. A parasite lives on the body or inside the body.
External parasites live outside the body.
Internal parasites live inside the body. Examples of internal parasites are: roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and liver fluke.
Feet infested with jiggers
Dirty hair and clothes can be infested with lice
Fun corner
- Use the Internet to search for information on external and internal parasites and their effects.
- Share your findings with the class.
Remember
Parasites are harmful organisms.
We should avoid them.
Causes of parasite infestation
Activity 2
- Look at the pictures.
- Talk to your friend about what is taking place in each picture.
- How do you think the activities above could lead to parasite infestation?
- Suggest other ways that could cause parasite infestation.
- Watch a video provided by your teacher on causes of parasite infestation.
- Talk to a friend about the causes of parasite infestation.
- Compare your findings with other groups.
Learning point
Internal parasites infestation
Dirty water is not safe for drinking. We can get worms and germs through drinking dirty water.
We must wash foods that we eat raw such as fruits well with clean water before eating.
External parasites infestation
Dirty clothes and bodies attract parasites. We should practice good personal hygiene to avoid external parasites.
Remember
Parasites like staying in dirty places.
Always keep your environment clean!
Fun corner
Come up with a poem on parasite infestation and how to control them. Practice reciting the poem and present it during the school assembly or parent’s day.
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