Identifies health habits to keep the reproductive organs healthy

Science V

ReviewDescribe certain physical changes in the body during puberty and tell how these changes affect the male and female body.

Checking of AssignmentWhat are the effects of Menstruation?

• Tenderness of the breasts• Bloating• Headache, Irritability, Nervousness,

Fatigue, Crying spells, Depression (also called PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome)

• Dysmenorrhea

MotivationDescribe the characteristics of each person in the picture.Why do you think a person becomes sick or healthy?

PresentationThe reproductive system is a sensitive part of the body. It is as important as the other systems of the body. You should take good care of it to help you maintain a healthy body.What are some ways to keep the reproductive system healthy?

PresentationHere are some ways to do it.

Clean your external sex organs every day. Wash them with soap and water.

Change underwear as often as necessary. Wash them right away after use.

Keep your clean underwear in a clean place. Make sure they do not get any dirt or germs before you use them.

PresentationAvoid using dirty washrooms in public places.Consult your parent or a doctor for any irritation, discomfort, or infection in the reproductive organ.Maintain a healthy and sanitary living.

How about the girls, how do you take care of yourself when you are menstruating?

PresentationHow about the girls, how do you take care of yourself when you are menstruating?

During her cycle, a girl should take care of herself.

She should keep herself clean, take a shower daily.

She should rest and sleep well.She should not play active games when

she is menstruating.

PresentationMore importantly…

During her cycle, a girl may use sanitary napkins which should be wrapped very well and disposed of properly after use.

They should not be flushed in toilet bowls.

Concept Formation

How can we keep our reproductive system healthy?

ApplicationCheck the column that corresponds to your answer.

  Always Sometimes Never

1. I wash my sex organ with soap and water.      

2. I wear clean and comfortable underwear.      

3. I take iron supplements.      

4. I change my underwear as often as necessary.      

5. I am careful in using toilets in public places.      

6. I go regularly to a doctor for a physical check-up

     

7. I get adequate sleep.      

8. I eat nutritious food.      

9. I exercise regularly.      

10. I practice precaution during sports activities      

If all your answers are Always, then you are really taking care of your

reproductive organs. However, if some of the answers are Sometimes or Never, it is time for you to follow those practices.

EvaluationWrite YES if the stated is a good health habit to keep the reproductive organs healthy and NO if not.1.Borrow underwear from your brother/sister.2.Keep underwear in a clean box or cabinet.3.Observe proper use of public toilets.4.Buy cheap sanitary napkins during menstruation.

Evaluation5. Use laundry soap to wash external sex organs.6. Use other people’s towel.7. Eat nutritious food.8. Take medicines as advised by a good friend.9. Undergoing annual check-up even if you don’t feel anything bad in the body.10. Ironing an underwear.

Assignment

List two diseases of the reproductive organs and write ways on how to avoid them.