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Curated OER

Invasion of the Germs: We Fight Back!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars fight off germs. In this technology skills lesson, students create claymation videos with accompanying podcasts that educate others about the H1N1 virus and methods to fight germs.
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Curated OER

Germs and How to Fight Them

For Teachers K - 5th
Students learn how important it is to stay healthy. In this germ lesson plan, student learn what germs are and the effect they have on healthy bodies and explore how important it is to keep their bodies healthy through a classroom...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Human Body Series: Immune System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
When you work with school children, teaching about immunity and illness prevention is a priority! This approach includes a discussion, kid-friendly online articles, a creative writing assignment, and a quiz on the role of leukocytes and...
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Curated OER

Colds and Germs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students determine how diseases are spread from one person to another. They investigate the importance of hand washing to reduce the spread of common colds and other diseases. They listen to teacher read alouds and complete an inquiry...
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Curated OER

What Happens to Our Bodies When We Get Sick?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore ways in which they become sick. They find out ways that there bodies fight off bacteria. Students watch a video from the Magic School Bus series:"Inside Raphie." After reviewing video students can openly discuss...
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Curated OER

Not By the Naked Eye

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how germs are microorganisms that cause diseases.
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Curated OER

Anthrax Attacks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. They use this online instructional activity to research the disease and its impact on human health. Students gain...
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Curated OER

Read a Tonsil Poem

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine a poster to determine where the tonsils are located and listen as the teacher explains what the tonsils are used for. They read along as the teacher reads a poem about tonsils aloud. They discuss the poem to check for...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anthrax Attacks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. By the end of the instructional activity, students have gained the knowledge that bacterial diseases may invade and damage...