Guide Entry to 25.05.11
Students are introduced to the biology and public health elements of the influenza virus in this sixth-grade science lesson. A description of the influenza virus, its mode of transmission, and preventative measures will all be covered. These will include how influenza spreads through direct touch, droplets, and infected surfaces, as well as how environmental factors like crowding and ventilation affect transmission, through interactive and practical exercises. By relating flu epidemics to students' daily routines, such as handwashing, wearing masks, and staying home when ill, the unit highlights real-world relevance. They will also look at how vaccines function and how agencies like the WHO and CDC monitor and work to prevent and control outbreaks. Modeling the spread of disease, evaluating information, and creating flu preventive plans all foster critical thinking. In line with Next Generation Science Standards (MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3, and MS-ETS1), the unit promotes engineering design, scientific literacy, and health awareness. Model-building and public health campaign creation are examples of performance tasks that students will finish. Quizzes, group projects, and a final performance task where students create a plan to avoid the flu in the classroom are all part of the assessment process.
Keywords:
Influenza, Transmission, Prevention, Control, Vaccines
(Developed for Integrated Science, grade 6; recommended for Physical Education and Health, grades 6-8)
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