I. Objectives: After 30 minutes of classroom lecture the learners will be able to: A. Cognitive: a.Define personal hygiene. b.

Enumerate the importance of proper personal hygiene. B. Affective: a.Participate to the activities prepared by the lecturers. b.Compare the importance of good hygiene from poor hygiene. C. Psychomotor: a.Follow proper procedures in doing the personal hygiene II. Subject Matter Personal Hygiene III. Materials Visual aids, cartolina, chalk and board IV. Procedure A.Introduction- Motivation: Word Hunt Game (5-10 minutes) Choose three (3) students in the class who will participate in the WordHunt Game prepared by the lecturers. The lecturers will give ten (10) wordsrelated in personal hygiene. Students will find the words inside the box andencircle it. The first student to finish the Word Hunt will have an incentive. B.Content: Lecture-Discussion (20-30 minutes) Personal hygiene is defined as a condition promoting sanitary practices to the self.Hygiene is the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance ofhealth. (WordNet 3.0, 2006 by Princeton University) It is important to know, understand and practice good personal hygiene for asearly as childhood to ensure a healthy lifestyle up until the stage of puberty and adulthood. I.HANDWASHING Hand washing is an easy way to prevent infection. It is a simple habit that can help keep you healthy. Learn the benefits of good hand hygiene, when to wash your hands and how to clean them properly. Hand washing is something most people do without thinking. Yet handwashing, when done properly, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. Thissimple habit requires only soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer a cleanser that doesn't require water. IMPORTANCE 1.To cleanse the hands of pathogens (including bacteria or viruses) and chemicals which can cause personal harm or disease. 2.One good way to prevent transfer ofinfectious diseases that are commonlyspread through hand-to-hand contact and contact with fomites (doorknobs)including the common cold, flu and several gastrointestinal disorders, such asinfectious diarrhea. 3.Inadequate hand hygiene contributes to food-related illnesses, such as salmonella and E. coli infection. PROCEDURE Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap or use clean bar soap. Lather well. Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails. Rinse well. Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.

Use a towel to turn off the faucet. II.ORAL CARE Get daily dental care tips and learn ways to protect your oral health. See which symptoms should prompt a call to your dentist. Don't take your smile for granted. Maintain good oral health by practicing regular dental care habits and reporting problems to your dentist promptly. IMPORTANCE 1.Prevents losing your teeth and gives you a wide good smile. 2.Cleaning your teeth daily and visiting your dentist one to two times a year prevents gum disease and other oral health problems. PROCEDURE Brush your teeth at least twice a day and ideally after every meal, using fluoride-containing toothpaste. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush it's gentler on your gums. To brush properly, hold your toothbrush at a slight angle against your teeth and use short back-and-forth motions. Brush the inside and chewing surfaces of your teeth. Brush your teeth for about two minutes each time you brush. Brush your tongue. Avoid vigorous or harsh scrubbing, which can irritate your gums. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if it becomes frayed. III.HAIR AND NAILS The hair follicles (which the hair grows from) produce oil which keeps the hair smooth. You also have sweat glands in your scalp, and dead skin cells come off the scalp. The oil, sweat and dead cells all add together and can make the hair greasy and look dirty unless you wash it regularly. IMPORTANCE 1.Gains good impression from other people especially the peers. 2.Prevents acquiring of infestations and different parasitic organisms. 3.Cut nails helps to avoid a perfect environment for germs to live and breed. 4. Wearing nail polish adds color and style to your nails but may harbor microorganisms and maybe harmful to health. 5.Nail biting must not be practiced even if hands have been washed. PROCEDURE Wash hair regularly with shampoo (cheap ones are often as good as very expensive ones). massage your scalp well. This will remove dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt. rinse well with clear water. conditioner is helpful if you have longer hair as it makes the hair smoother and easier to comb, but hair doesn't need to have conditioner. A shorter hair and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun would minimize damage to the hair and acquiring of nits. http://www.scribd.com/doc/17273759/Personal-Hygiene-A-Lesson-Plan