05/08/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (STANDARD 3 )
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Demonstrate proper grooming
What is grooming?
Grooming means taking care of our bodies and keeping ourselves clean and neat.
Examples of proper grooming
1. Bathing everyday
2. Wearing clean clothes .
3. Brushing teeth 2 times a day ( in the morning and evening )
4. Washing hands with soap before eating and after using the toilet.
5. Combing hair and keeping it neat.
Why is grooming important?
1. It helps us to avoid bad smell and sickness.
2. It makes us to look clean and confident.
2. It keeps us healthy and away from germs .
Tooth decay
What is tooth decay?
Tooth decay is when the tooth is rotten.
Causes of tooth decay
1. Eating too much of sugary food like sweets chocolates 🍫, biscuits and others
2. Not brushing teeth properly.
3 . Using old toothbrush
4. Not visiting the dentist.
5. Drinking too much fizzy drinks and juice .
Ways of preventing tooth decay
1. Changing old toothbrushes.
2. Visiting the dentist.
3. Rinsing mouth after eating.
3. Eating less sweets and more fruits /vegetables .
4. Brushing teeth 2 times a day with toothpaste that has fluoride.