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Infectious Disease Case Study Lesson PlanInfectious Disease Case Study Lesson Plan
Publisher
Baylor College
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5th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2012
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Infectious Disease Case Study

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Small groups of life science learners look at Allison's symptoms and discuss a diagnosis. They use a chart of illnesses and draw symptom clues from an envelope to determine what illness she has. A lesson like this gives children an opportunity to role-play and practice critical thinking skills. 

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Concepts

diseases, bacteria, infections, microorganisms, pathogens, viruses

Additional Tags

infection, virus, bacteria, disease, pathogen, microorganism, science

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  • An engaging topic for pupils to practice collaboration
  • Well-written lesson plan ensures that teachers are thorougly prepared

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  • None

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