Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 29

Personal hygiene and safety

Personal hygiene means keeping your body clean and healthy. Good hygiene habits prevent germs from spreading, reduce the risk of illness, and help your body work well. Safety habits protect you from accidents and injuries.

What this lesson teaches

1Define personal hygiene and explain why it matters for health
2Identify good hygiene habits and distinguish them from unsafe habits
3Explain how specific hygiene practices prevent illness and injury
4Describe safety habits that protect the body from harm

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