Environmental Sanitation Practices What | Need to Learn “%* Discuss ways to keep water and air clean and safe om %* Explain the effects of noisy environment ore +* Suggest ways to control/manage noise pollution Pes + Explain the effect of pests and rodents to one’s health a, © Identify some common diseases caused by pests and rodents o* Practice ways to prevent and control pests and rodents ne - Essential Questions ee | 1... Whats the importance of maintaining a healthy environment? : 2. What are some effects of noisy environment? 3. What are the effects of pests and rodents on one’s health? 4. How can you help prevent and control pests and rodents at home? a ina Take Off Study the pictures. Tell something about each picture. Which picture shows a good practice on environmental sanitation? Why? ich picturici a Se 2 ici less electricity will be produced, amy Less electricity wastage means burned in power s : ; and so less coal, oil, and gas will have to be Sa deqe ss tations, wh: dioxide in the ati ich means less air pollution and less carbon mosphere, Use latex paints instead of oil-based paints. solvents that evay porate easily and give off fumes. Water-based latex paint has better color retention and releases less pollut: ants into the air. Walk or use a bic. ycle whenever you can. It is better as it does not create any pollutio; : - It is also good for your body, since regular exercise will keep you fit and healthy. Oil-based paints contain Be Don’t burn wood or trash. Instead of burning debris, start a compost pile in your backyard for organic materials. Control/manage noise pollution Every source of noise is a potential source of noise pollution. Air condition- ers, electronic home appliances, trains, traffic, heavy equipment, and others all ie noise. The dangerous levels of noise of a noisy environment couldYe lt be hazardous to human health. Noise pollution has been linked to health problems like hearing loss, high blood pressure, fatigue, increased stress, and sleeplessness. ° ® ® How can you control or prevent noise pollution? Turn off electronic gadgets. Turn down volumes when playing various music systems such as stereos, television, and the like. Stay away from noisy machines and heavy equipment. It has been observed that certain persons blow horns of their vehicles unnecessarily, or remove silencers of the exhaust pipes of vehicles, Such practices which produce much noise should be avoided, Use personal protection in places or in occasions where noise cannot be controlled or reduced. In certain high noise areas such as airports and some factories and construction sites, workers wear headphones to block out dangerous noise levels. Cover your ears or wear earplugs/hendphones when near these noisy places. Trees, hedges, and other vegetation along residential are: roads is a good way to reduce noise pollution because they Help maintain plants around your home, as and along absorb sound.| Bp —__ eaten ana Evervday Life, Building a healthy community is not the only responsibility of its leaders. Every household has a duty and responsibility to maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Being a member of the family, it is your duty and responsibility to contribute to the health of your family. You can always help in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in your home by doing your share of keeping your things and personal space in proper order. Keeping your home clean and free from insect pests and rodents is a shared responsibility. You should help each other in keeping your family healthy. Keep in Mind * Public cleanliness should be the primary concern of the leaders and resi- dents in ao community in order to prevent the onset of health problems. * Environmental sanitation should be practiced to keep the community healthy. This involves keeping the water and air safe and clean, control- ling noise pollution, and controlling pests and rodents. Shine Together cas A. Knowledge Write your answers on the answer lines. 1. Give three ways to keep the water in your community clean and safe. a. b. ce 2. Give three ways to keep the air in your community clean and safe. a. b. ce 3. Give two ways by which you can help control and prevent noise a ive two pollution. ee b,4. Give two ways by which you can help control pests and rodents at home. a. b. B. Process/Skills Construct a concept map or concept web to show environmental sanitation practices in the community. Give some examples of sanitation practices for each aspect of environmental sanitation. Environmental Sanitation Practices it oF iy 5 vy MyC. Understanding 1, What is the importance of maintaining a healthy environment? 2. What are some effects of noisy environments? 3. What are the effects of pests and rodents on one’s health? 4. How can you help prevent and control pests and rodents at home? D. Product/Performance Work with a partner. Construct a table with a checklist of environmental sanitation practices to keep the water and air in the community healthy. Indicate whether the practice is done Always, Sometimes, and Never. Make ten copies of your table checklist. Have 5 pairs from other sections in your level answer your checklist. Summarize the answers and then share your findings with your classmates. 1. Discussed ways to keep water and air clean and safe 2. Explained the effects of noisy environments 2 ‘Suggested ways to control/ manage noise pollution = Explained the effect of pests and rodents to one’s health Tdentified some common diseases caused by pests and rodents * 6. Practiced ways to prevent and control pests and rodents We ea Work with a partner. In a one whole cartolina, make a poster showing environmental sanitation practices. Share the message of your poster with your class, then display it in your classroom, dod aoe]