A Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 9 Health

Fingernails and Toenails Hygiene

June 22, 2019

I. LEARNING COMPETENCES
After 60 minutes period the Grade 9 High School student will be able
to:
 Describe the importance of fingernails and Toenails Hygiene.
 Determine the Fingernails and Toenails Do’s and Don’ts.
 Recognize the procedure on how to cut our nails to maintain
healthy nails.

II. LEARNING CONTENT

A. TOPIC
 Fingernails and Toenails Hygiene

B. REFERENCES
 https://www.striveretirementliving.com.au/dos-donts-health-
nails
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF6smAEFbNE&t=18s
C. INTSTRUCTIONAL MEFDIA
 Pictures
 Visual Aids
 White paper

D. CONCEPT
 Valuing the importance of nails hygiene
E. SKILLS

 Describing, Appreciating, Determining and discovering

III. LEARNING STRATEGIES

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

 A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

A1. PRAYER
Please stand and let us pray, Ariel (the students will stand and pray)
Santos lead the prayer for catholic and
Garcia lead the maranao prayer.

A2. GREETINGS
Good Morning class! Please ( the students will arrange their chairs
arrange your chairs and pick up some and sit properly)
pieces of paper under your chairs and sit
properly.

A3. CHECKING OF ATTENDANCE

Who’s absent today? ( None teacher)
Very good let’s clap our hand for
the perfect attendance.

A4. COLLECTING OF ASSIGNMENT

Is there any assignment? (None teacher)
Okay let’s review our past lesson

A5. REVIEW PAST LESSON

Who can recall our past lesson?

Okay, Akalain? Our last topic is all about Hair and Foot
Hygiene.

Very good,

Adolfo can you tell us something Hair hygiene is a way on how we take
about Hair and Foot Hygiene? good care and fixed our hair and foot
hygiene is a way of maintaining
cleanliness of our foot to avoid
infections.
Very Good! Let’s give a three
clap’s and three stamped to Adolfo.

B. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES
B1. Motivations
But before anything else please
stand and let us sing and dance the song
‘I Have Two Hands’
‘I Have Two Hands’

I have two hands the left and the right (All students will stand and sing the
song)
Hold them up high so clean and bright

Clap them softly 1, 2, 3

Clean little hands are good to see.

Okay, please be seated.

Now class what can you say

about the song? Does it tell us
something important in our personal
hygiene?

How could you say so Fruta? For me keeping our hands clean is one
the most important steps we can take
to avoid getting sick and spreading
That was a very good idea Fruta, but germs to others.
aside from keeping our hands clean.
Take a look in our finger, did you see
attachment in our finger and toe that we
should need to cut and clean?

Rudriguez, Mark?

Yes, teacher I see an attachment in my

finger and toe which is the nails. We
should cut and clean our nails to
prevent any disease we can get.
Very Good! Let’s give a three claps and
three stamped to Mark.

So do you have an idea what is our topic

for this morning?

Yes , lasula?
 Maybe our topic for this morning is
teacher is all about fingernails and
toenails hygiene.
Yes, exactly, very good!

So let’s proceed.

OBJECTIVES

For this morning, we are going to discuss

about the fingernails and toenails
hygiene. But before that please read the After 60 minutes period, the grade 9
objectives. high school students will be able to:

*Describe the importance of fingernails

and toenails hygiene.
*Determine the fingernails and toenails
Do’s and Don’ts for healthy nails.
*Recognize the procedure on how to
Thank you! cut our nails to maintain healthy nails.

B2. LESSON PROPER

Since you already know what is our

topic for this morning what is your idea
about fingernails and toenails hygiene?

Paras?

Okay very good! Fingernails hygiene is a way in

maintaining nails in healthy and clean
So now, let us discuss the importance of
fingernails and toenails hygiene, but
before that please read the definitions
Fingernails and Toenails Hygiene
Appropriate hand and feet
hygiene includes diligently and
Okay, thank you! trimming nails which may harbor dirt
and germ that can contribute to the
Nail hygiene is essential to prevent the
spread of some infections.
development and spread of infections,
because long nails tend to accumulate or
trap dirt on the underside. The dirt could
be as a result of touching contaminated
surfaces. Keeping nails trimmed and in
good shape weekly is important in
maintaining healthy nails.

Is that clear?

B3. ACTIVITY Yes, teacher

Okay let’s have an activity. In your

activity you will be divided into two
groups.

Please count 1,2

Okay finish?

All group1 will be in the left side and

group 2 will be in the right side.

Okay, listen class. I have here a

picture of nails all you need to do is
determine the part of fingernails and
toenail and give some important details
about it.

I will give 10 minutes to do the activity

and after that choose one representative
from the group to report here in front. Rubrics
Here is the rubrics for the activity, please Participation ----------------------20%
read Group Collaboration-------------50%
Presentation Organized--------30%
Is that clear? 100%
Okay you may start now. Yes, teacher

Are all groups done?

Okay, group two will be the first group to
report and to be followed by group 1.

Okay let’s have a Dionesia clap to
everyone.
A healthy fingernail has the function of half moon shape at the base of the nail
protecting the distal phalanx, the
fingertip, and the surrounding soft
tissues from injuries.
A nail is a horn-
like keratinous envelope covering the
tips of the fingers and toes in
most primates. Fingernails and toenails
are made of a tough
protective protein called alpha-
keratin which is found in the hooves,
hair, claws and horns of vertebrates.
The nail consists of the nail plate the
visible hard part of the nails. Nail bed
the skin beneath the nail plate. Cuticle
the tissue that overlaps the nails plate
at the base of the nail, it protects the
new keratin cells. Laluna the whitish,
underneath the plate.

Okay class, let’s have another activity.

You want another activity?

Okay in the same group list down
five Do’s and Don’ts practice in
maintaining nails clean and healthy.

I will give you 10 minutes to do the

activity. After that choose another
Rubrics
representative from the group to report
Participation ----------------------20%
here in front. Please read the rubrics
Group Collaboration-------------50%
Neatness---------------------------30%
100%
 You want another activity? Yes, teacher
Okay in the same group list down
five Do’s and Don’ts practice in
maintaining nails clean and healthy.

I will give you 10 minutes to do the activity.

After that choose another representative
from the group to report here in front.
Please read the rubrics

Is that clear?
Okay the timer start now.
Are all groups done?

Okay, group 1 will be the first group to Do’s

report to be followed by group 2. 1. Keep fingernails dry and clean
2. Practice good nail hygiene.
3. Use moisturizer
Very good! Let’s give’s three claps 4. Apply a protective layer
and three stamp to each group. 5. Ask your doctor about biotin
Don’ts
1. Bite your fingernails or pick at your
cuticles
2. Don’t pull off hangnails
3. Don’t use harsh nail care products
4. Don't forget to take care of your
nail tools, too.
All your answers are correct!
Always bear in mind, don’t depend to
much in salon to achieve clean and
attractive nails because some salons don’t
properly sterilize their tools that may
become a hotbed for various disease
transmitted from malpractice like hepatitis
B, or HIV, MRSA is a bacterium that
causes infection in different parts of the
body and bacterial infections.

Is that clear? Yes, teacher

I have here a video clip showing a tricks

on how to cut our nails properly.
Here some important Tips to Get Strong
and Healthy Nails, According to Nail Care
Experts
.
*Leave your cuticles alone.
*Keep your hands very clean.
*Be gentle on your nails.
*Clip your nails regularly.
*Prioritize nail health over length.
*Always keep a nail file on hand.
*Protect your nails with a base coat.
*Always moisturize your hands and nails.
*Wear gloves when doing dishes

Generalizations

Okay, class what have learned from

our topic today?
Anyone?
Sharlyn?

Okay very good!

B5. Concept Formations

Okay, I have here a question.
Please read everyone.
If you rely in manicure and pedicure in the
salon for clean, attractive and healthy
nails, what is the best things to keep in our
mind?
Stick to one salons and make sure that
Yes,Santos?
nail technician sterilizes properly all tools
used during procedure to prevent the
spread of infection.
B6. APPLICATION
From that question what is your
realization about keeping your nails Regular trims are as important to our
healthy and clean? nails to maintain our nails healthy and
attractive.
 IV. Let’s have a quiz, it’s only 10
items quiz to evaluate your
knowledge if you really
understand the lesson.
Name:__________________________
Date:________
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. The following are the tips on how to trim
fingernails and toenails, EXCEPT
A. Trim nails after taking a bath.
B. Use nail clipper or nail
scissors to trim the nails.
C. Cut toenails straight across.
D. Bite or pick the cuticles
instead of using nail clipper.
2. What is the importance of fingernaildry
and clean?
A. This prevent bacteria from
growing under the nails
B. It stay’s attractive
C. Get manicure frequently to
maintain good looking nails
D. None of the above
3. If infections occur what is the best thing
to do?
A. Moisturize your nails and nail
bed
B. Consult your doctor
C. Put oil or hand lotion around
the cuticles helps moisturize
the entire nail
D. None of the above
4. The following are nail conditions which
are not normal, EXCEPT
A. Changes in nail color such as
discoloration of the entire nail
B. Changes in nail shape such
as curled nails
C. Thinning or thickening of the
nails
D. Nails appear smooth and
have consistent pink color
5. To prevent nail damage, DON’T do the
following EXCEPT
A. Bite your fingernail or pick at
your cuticles
B. Pull off hangnails
C. Use harsh nail care products
D. Practice good nail hygiene
6. What are common causes of having
ingrown in toenail?
A. Wearing shoes that are too
short
B. Cutting toenail too short
C. Toenails trauma, such as
stubbing the toe
D. All of the above
7. This can make your nails weak:
A. Extreme hot or cold
B. Acetone nail polish remover
C. Home cleaning products
D. All of the above
8. Nails are made of:
A. Potassium
B. Protein
C. Magnesium
D. All of the above
9. Your nails are at high risk for infection if
you:
A. Bite them
B. Let them grow too long
C. Wear sandals
D. All of the above
10. A cuticle is
A. A cotton swab used to clean
nails
B. The tip of your nails
C. The U shape skin at the edge
of your nail
D. All of the above