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LESSON9 Grades 4-6
Objective
There are sohle diseases that are;cqmmunfi:;a,ble diseases.
Learner 01tfc~1lle '. 'Understand the chain of infection and how'to break it .
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Comprehensivè Health VI Diseases and Disorders
Educa,tionlhpic(s)
Yalues Integration
Respect for Self: Caring for and protecting oneself by taking appropriate
steps to break the chain of infection. '
Respect for Others: Caring for and protecting others by taking appropriate
steps to avoid the spread of infection.
Motivating Activity The teacher, with students, will chart the chain of infection.
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Identification
Students will identify the chain of infection:
• infectious agent
• host
• method of escape from host
• mode of transmission
• method of entry into new host
• susceptible host
Effective Communication Students will chart the chain of infection for measles .
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Decision Making Students will decide how one can break the chain of infection.
Positive Health Behaviors Students will demonstrate behavior that seeks to break the chain of
infection:
• cover nose and mouth
• avoid contact with secretions from the human host
• obtain appropriate immunization
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