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This Colds and Flu: Grades 3-5 lesson plan also includes:
- Handout: Viral Messages
- Handout: Musical Colds
- Quiz
- Quiz: Answer Key
- Poster: Don't Share Germs (color)
- Poster: Don't Share Germs(black and white)
- Poster: Don't Share Germs(in Spanish, color)
- Poster: Don't Share Germs(in Spanish, black and white)
- Poster: Wash Your Hands (color)
- Poster: Wash Your Hands(black and white)
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Two lessons from Kids Health Network aid in the prevention of cold and flu. The first lesson challenges scholars to read articles, discuss their findings, then create a PSA for proper prevention methods. The second lesson includes a game of Musical Colds where learners toss a ball, read aloud facts about colds, and practice sneezing and coughing in their arms.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Conduct the lesson before the start of cold and flu season
- Record PSAs and play one each day
- Make a daily routine that follows prevention tips, such as washing hands when entering and leaving the classroom
Classroom Considerations
- Encourages vaccinations—this is a hot topic; address it carefully
- Preparation includes making copies
Pros
- Each lesson comes with an extension activity
- The game gets participants up and moving
- Includes a quiz and answer key
Cons
- None