ICSE Class 7 Biology, Unit 5: Health and Hygiene
From the CISCE curriculum. 4 key concepts, about 1 day of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
In the earlier classes children have learnt that diseases develop due to infections by micro-organisms, imbalances in diet and malfunctioning of vital body organs, and that hygiene is important to prevent spread of diseases. In this theme, children will know and understand the allergic reactions of the body due to certain substances in the environment and how they can be prevented.
Your child should be able to
- define the terms allergy and allergens and differentiate between them
- identify the symptoms produced by allergens
- infer that allergy can be seasonal or perennial
- know the precautions to be taken if they suffer from any particular type of allergy
Key concepts in this unit
- Allergy: Concept of allergy.
- Allergy: Allergens: Common allergens like
- sunlight, particular food items.: Entry routes of allergens: mouth, Symptoms of allergic reaction.
- nose, skin.: Types of allergies: seasonal and Precautions and care to be taken
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.