Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.1D Grade 4 CPI 1

 

Standard: 2.1 - Wellness

 

Strand: D - Diseases and Health Conditions

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 1 - The student will discuss the importance of the early detection of diseases and health conditions.

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        SAFE OUTDOOR PLAY - Explain that certain illnesses can be caused by insects so small that one might not even know they are around. One illness that is common in New Jersey is Lyme disease. After discussing disease transmission, have students suggest strategies to minimize the likelihood of exposure to the disease. Create a class list of ideas. Demonstrate a tick check and emphasize the importance of the procedure (use poppy seeds as “tick” substitutes). Students write a letter to their parents or guardians explaining the need for tick checks.

 

     Variation: Students plan an outdoor experience (e.g., camping trip, hike) and develop a list of items to take on the trip. Students describe the proper attire for the trip and any special safety precautions that might be necessary.