Sheila M. Martin-Corbin
The following questions can be discussed in small groups or as a whole class to assess students' knowledge of the unit topic on transmission of infectious disease.
Teacher will record the following words on the chalkboard
: infectious, disease, vector, bacteria, pathogen, genetic, direct transmission, indirect transmission, contagious, virus.
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Have students write ten sentences using each word once from the list provided above.
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Have students then write five sentences that includes two terms from the list provided.
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Permit students to volunteer and share their sentences with the whole class.
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Teacher will discuss any misconceptions mentioned during the sharing period.
Students will respond and discuss the following questions in small groups.
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name two infectious diseases you know about and describe their symptoms.
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What makes the diseases you mentioned in question #1 contagious?
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What precautionary measures can you take to minimize the transmission of infectious diseases?