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Hand Washing and Hygiene
Scenario: After playing outside, you are about to have lunch. You see a friend who didn't wash
their hands before eating.
Question: Why is it important for your friend to wash their hands before eating? What could
happen if they don't?
Answer:
It is important to wash hands before eating because hands can carry germs from touching dirty
surfaces, objects, or even other people. If your friend doesn't wash their hands, they could
transfer harmful bacteria or viruses into their food, leading to stomach infections or illnesses like
diarrhea.
3. Clean Water and Health
Scenario: You have a well in your village, but some people use it without covering it properly,
and sometimes animals drink from it.
Question: How might the quality of water be affected by this? What diseases could spread due
to drinking contaminated water?
Answer:
The water quality could be affected by dirt, bacteria, and germs that get into the well from the
animals or from being uncovered. Drinking contaminated water can lead to diseases like
cholera, diarrhea, or typhoid, which can cause diseases.
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4. Spreading of Infectious Diseases
Scenario: You have a cold, and you have a school event to attend.
Question: Should you go to the event? Why or why not? What measures can you take to
prevent spreading the cold to others?
Answer:
It's better to stay home if you have a cold to prevent spreading it to others. You can spread the
virus by coughing, sneezing, or even touching surfaces that others will touch. If you have to
attend, make sure to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow, wash your hands
frequently, and avoid close contact with others.
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5. Nutrition and Immunity
Scenario: You notice that a friend who eats a lot of junk food often gets sick and takes longer to
recover.
Question: How does eating a lot of junk food affect the body's ability to fight diseases? What
type of food can help strengthen your immune system?
Answer:
Eating too much junk food can weaken the immune system because it's high in sugar, fat, and
salt, which make the body more prone to infections. Healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and lean proteins can help strengthen the immune system, allowing the body to fight off
diseases better.
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6. Disease Transmission
Scenario: You and your family are planning to go on a trip to a place where malaria is common.
Question: What steps can you take to prevent getting malaria during the trip? How is malaria
transmitted?
Answer:
To prevent malaria, use mosquito nets, wear mosquito repellent, and wear long-sleeved
clothing, especially in the evening when mosquitoes are most active. Malaria is transmitted
through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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7. Preventing the Spread of Germs
Scenario: After coughing, a classmate doesn’t cover their mouth and nose.
Question: How might this affect others in the class? What can everyone do to prevent the
spread of germs?
Answer:
If your classmate doesn't cover their mouth and nose while coughing, they can spread germs to
others nearby, leading to sickness. To prevent the spread of germs, everyone should cover their
mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow, wash their hands regularly, and avoid touching their
face.
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8. Environmental Factors and Diseases
Scenario: Due to heavy rains, your city is experiencing flooding, and some areas have poor
sanitation.
Question: What types of diseases are more likely to spread in such conditions? What can you
do to protect yourself and your family?
Answer:
In flooded areas with poor sanitation, diseases like cholera, dysentery, and malaria are more
likely to spread. To protect yourself, make sure to drink clean water, avoid contact with
floodwater, wash hands frequently, and get vaccinated if recommended.
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10. Role of Clean Food in Preventing Disease
Scenario: You see a street vendor selling food in unsanitary conditions.

Question: How could eating food from this vendor affect your health? What precautions should
you take before eating food outside your home?
Answer:
Eating food from an unsanitary vendor could lead to foodborne illnesses like food poisoning
.Before eating food outside, ensure it is cooked in clean conditions, served hot, and made with
safe ingredients. Always wash your hands before eating.
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Important Questions (Must-Know)
1. What is the difference between infectious (communicable diseases) and non-infectious (non
communicable ) diseases?
Infectious diseases spread from person to person, while non-infectious diseases do not.
2. What are pathogens? Name some examples.
Pathogens are tiny germs that cause diseases. Examples include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and
parasites.
3. Give examples of common infectious diseases.
Examples: Chickenpox, Flu, Malaria, Tuberculosis.
4. How can diseases be prevented?
Wash hands, get vaccinated, eat healthy, and avoid contact with sick people.
5. What is the role of vaccines?
Vaccines help protect your body from harmful diseases like measles and polio.
6. How does hygiene help in disease prevention?
Good hygiene, like washing hands and keeping things clean, stops germs from spreading.
7. Why is good nutrition important in staying healthy?
Eating healthy foods helps the body stay strong and fight off diseases.
8. How do diseases like malaria and tuberculosis spread?
Malaria is spread by mosquito bites, and Tuberculosis spreads when an infected person coughs
or sneezes.

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(Slightly hard questions)

Hand Washing and Hygiene

3. Clean Water and Health

4. Spreading of Infectious Diseases

5. Nutrition and Immunity

7. Preventing the Spread of Germs

8. Environmental Factors and Diseases

10. Role of Clean Food in Preventing Disease

Scenario: You see a street vendor selling food in unsanitary conditions.

2. What are pathogens? Name some examples.

3. Give examples of common infectious diseases.

Examples: Chickenpox, Flu, Malaria, Tuberculosis.

4. How can diseases be prevented?

5. What is the role of vaccines?

6. How does hygiene help in disease prevention?

7. Why is good nutrition important in staying healthy?

8. How do diseases like malaria and tuberculosis spread?

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