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This Germs: Grades 9-12 lesson plan also includes:
- Infection Factsheet (.pdf)
- Quiz (.pdf)
- Quiz: Answer Key (.pdf)
- Why Should I Care About Germs?
- Immune System
- Hand Washing: Why It's So Important
- Infections
- What's the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious?
- The 5-Second Rule
- Understanding Medications and What They Do
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Beware the bugs! Two activities engage high schoolers in the study of germs, what they are, what they do to the body, and what can be done to prevent them from spreading. After reading a series of related articles, groups create a digital presentation, or chart, that shows what happens to the body when germs enter. Individuals create a fact sheet for a common infection—what it is, what causes it, symptoms, how it spreads, and possible treatments.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a public health professional to speak with the class about the differences between germs and viruses
- Divide the pupils into seven expert groups, give each group one of the articles to read and discuss, then jigsaw the groups to share information
- Have class members brainstorm a list of common infections and they ask individuals to select one to investigate for the fact sheet project
- Post the charts around the campus and invite the entire school to get involved in stopping the spread of germs and viruses
Classroom Considerations
- Requires computers with internet access, graphic design software, or large chart paper, and markers
Pros
- The packet includes links to the readings, discussion questions, and a template for the worksheet
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- None