“Recognizing the Spread of Bird Flu”
Grade Levels: 3-5
Objectives:
HE.3.1.2 Students will list ways to prevent the spread of germs.
HE.4.1.2 Students will identify responsible health behaviors to avoid the spread
of contagious diseases.
HE.5.1.4 Students will describe different organisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria,
protozoa, worms, fungi) that cause diseases.
Performance Descriptors:
Third grade students performing at the mastery level will define ways to
prevent the spread of disease . . .
Fourth grade students performing at the mastery level will recognize and recall
ways to reduce the risk of contagious diseases.
Fifth grade students performing at the mastery level will independently
describe different organisms that cause disease . . .
Materials:
Chart paper/Markers
Chalkboard
Learning Plan:
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Divide the chalkboard or chart paper into columns.
In a column labeled “A,” list past communicable diseases of students and
their families. (Answers will include both infectious and non-infectious
diseases-Have students determine which are caused by germs and highlight those)
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In a column labeled “B,” list ways to prevent the spread of the infectious
diseases. (examples should include hand washing, covering coughs, etc)
Emphasize that avian flu is very rare, but could develop very rapidly and spread
from country to county.
Discuss what type of medical treatments are necessary (examples may
include rest, lots of fluids, quarantine, fever reducing analgesic)
Using resources available (phone book, community brochures, etc) have
students identify and locate health care sources in their community (they
should include doctors, quick care facilities, hospitals)
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Have students to submit a vaccination history.
Ask the school nurse to discuss the need for vaccinations, vaccination
schedules and why the bird flu vaccine may not be available.
Related Health Content Standards and Objectives:
Standard 7: Advocacy
HE.4.7.1 Students will examine their personal vaccination and disease record.
Standard 2: Health Information and Services
HE.4.2.1 Students will identify specific places in the community from which
to seek health care, health information, and health enhancing activities.
Additional Health Learning Plan Sites/Links:
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=923
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/guide_shots.html
Cross Curricular Learning Plans: