Unit Name/ Topic:Germs and handwashing and healthy nails

Anticipated Time Allotted for Unit:

2 -3 weeks

Key Vocabulary:

Communicable disease, Pathogen, Virus, bacteria

NYS Learning Standards:

This unit pertains to Standard 1

Content/ Skills Taught:

What is a communicable disease?  What is a pathogen?  What are the two main types of pathogens?  What is the difference between bacterias and viruses?  Importance of handwashing, and proper ways to wash hands

How to take care of finger and toe nails, and the importance of keeping finger nails and toe nails clean and trimmed.  How often should finger and toe nails be trimmed

Areas for Differentiated Instruction:

Slides provided, Group work

Learning Activities:

Fill in Note outlines in groups

Response questions

Hand washing article

Nail care text questions

Assessments:

Group slide presentations, Bellringers, Ticket out the doors, video sheets

Resources:

Hygiene workbook with handouts, Decisions for Health text, Taking charge of your life text, BOCES media videos