It’s back to school for many students, and that can mean a more likely
chance to get sick from another person. The activities below discuss diseases
and how to prevent or address them. Good health to you!
CONNECT:
- What are germs? Watch this animation about germs and their impact at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3phZfvOFcHE
- What the daily life of an ancient Egyptian doctor at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rvLEJrQm7g
- Be glad you didn’t get sick in the middle ages. Watch medieval treatments such as bleeding and purging for disease at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih7HJoB_ZO8
- Did you know that fungi can save your life? The first miracle drug was produced from fungi. Read about this discovery at http://herbarium.usu.edu/fun-with-fungi/penicillin
CREATE:
- Find out what it takes to become a disease detective: http://www.disease-detectives.org/
- One good way to fight disease is to eat healthy. Here are some tips: https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/family-nutrition-guide/healthy-eating-for-whole-family/
- Play these kid games about illness: https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/illness/
- Here are games, puzzles, videos and more to help you learn about managing allergies and asthma. Share this link with your friends so they can learn too! https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/just-for-kids
CARE:
- What are common childhood infections? Examine this check to find out how those diseases are spread and how to deal with them: https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/infectious-diseases-at-glance
- Let's face it—being sick is no fun. Sometimes the best medicine around is showing you care. Here’s how you can help: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/action/way03.html
- What is rabies? How do you know if an animal has rabies? How do you treat rabies? Get these answers and more at https://www.cdc.gov/rabiesandkids/.
- How were child-proof lids created? Find out at http://mentalfloss.com/article/54410/surprising-origins-child-proof-lids
CAREERS:
Are you curious about diseases and want to help people stay healthy –
or be able to cure a disease? You can even specialize in plant diseases. Several
careers can help you do well by doing good.
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