Begin the lesson by discussing common symptoms of being sick, such as fever, headache, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and tiredness. Engage students by asking if they have ever experienced these symptoms.
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When You Get Sick
Learning Objectives
- Identify common symptoms of being sick, such as fever, headache, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and tiredness.
- Understand the importance of communicating with an adult when feeling unwell.
- Explain the role of a doctor in diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Recognize the importance of rest and sleep in the healing process when sick.
- Describe the body's response to sickness as a way of fighting off germs.
Introduction and Hook
Introduce the importance of communicating with an adult when feeling unwell. Discuss how adults can help and why it's important to seek their guidance.
Direct Instruction
Explain the role of a doctor in diagnosing and treating illnesses. Discuss what happens during a doctor's visit and how doctors help us get better.
Introduce the body's response to sickness as a way of fighting off germs. Explain how symptoms are signs that the body is working to get better.
Guided Exploration
Watch the video 'When We Get Sick' to understand how to care for oneself during illness. The video emphasizes rest, hydration, nutrition, and hygiene as key recovery strategies.
Discuss the importance of rest and sleep in the healing process when sick. Encourage students to share their routines when they feel unwell.
Hands-On Activity
Have students create a 'Sick Day Plan' outlining steps they would take if they felt unwell, including who they would inform and what activities they would avoid.
Use the 'Sometimes You Get Sick' assessment to help students identify appropriate actions to take when sick, such as staying home or wearing a mask.
Independent Practice
Assign the 'Healthy Habits Diary' activity where students track their personal hygiene and rest habits over a week. This helps reinforce the importance of maintaining healthy routines.
Check for Understanding
Conduct a class discussion to review the symptoms of being sick and the steps to take when feeling unwell. Encourage students to ask questions and share their understanding.
Review and Reflection
Have students reflect on what they learned about the body's response to sickness and the role of rest and sleep in recovery. Encourage them to write a short paragraph summarizing their thoughts.
Assessment and Extension
Use the 'Review – Healthy Body' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of health and nutrition concepts. This assessment includes true or false questions and open-ended questions for critical thinking.
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