Lesson Ten: General Prevention
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Hook: Controlling Disease
1. Preventing the Spread of infectious Diseases Video: Students watch a video explaining the prevention strategies of the spread of infectious diseases in airborne infection isolation rooms in hospitals. YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9bSADX6Szc 2. Class Brainstorm: As a whole class, students brainstorm ways in which we can prevent the spread of infectious diseases (viruses, bacteria, and fungi) in our daily lives. |
Activity: Prevention Convention
Students create a creative piece (ex. poster, brochure, pamphlet, or flyer) that states ways in which we can avoid infectious diseases. Product Example: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html Consolidation/Debrief: 1. Show and Tell: Students volunteer to share their creative piece with the class, reviewing ways in which the spread of infectious diseases can be prevented. 2. KWL Chart Re-Visit: Students complete the “L” Column in which they state what they have learned about infectious diseases. |