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Learning experiences include Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate cycles with interactive student tasks that address protection measures for COVID-19, immune responses, antibodies, and vaccination. Teacher keys support discussion, data investigation, and vocabulary integration to strengthen accurate explanations and application of key concepts.","| Health\u003Cbr>TEKS | K.6A tell how germs cause illness and disease in people of all ages\u003Cbr>K.6C explain practices used to control the spread of germs such as washing hands K.6D discuss basic parts of the body's defense system against germs such as the skin\u003Cbr>1.7A name types of germs that cause illness and disease\u003Cbr>1.7C explain common practices that control the way germs are spread.\u003Cbr>2.4A explain ways in which germs are transmitted, methods of preventing the spread of germs, and the importance of immunization\u003Cbr>2.4C explain how the body provides protection from disease\u003Cbr>2.4D apply practices to control spread of germs in daily life such as hand washing and skin care. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Science\u003Cbr>TEKS | 1.2A ask questions about organisms, objects, and events observed in the natural world\u003Cbr>1.2B plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations\u003Cbr>1.2 collect data and make observations using simple tools\u003Cbr>1.2D record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words; and\u003Cbr>1.2E communicate observations and provide reasons for explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations.\u003Cbr>1.3A identify and explain a problem and propose a solution\u003Cbr>1.3B make predictions based on observable patterns;\u003Cbr>1.3C describe what scientists do.\u003Cbr>(Note: Kindergarten and 2nd grade have almost identical TEKS to these. ) |\n| Math\u003Cbr>TEKS | 1. 1A and 2. 1A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace\u003Cbr>K. 1D, 1. 1D, and 2. 1D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate\u003Cbr>K. 1E, 1. 1E, and 2. 1E create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas\u003Cbr>K.8C draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs.\u003Cbr>1.8C draw conclusions and generate and answer questions using information from picture and bar-type graphs\u003Cbr>2. 10D draw conclusions and make predictions from information in a graph |\n\n\n| Engage Teacher Directions and Key\u003Cbr>The purpose of the Engage activity is to get students interested and personally involved in the lesson and for the teacher to assess prior knowledge. | Option 1: Germ Fighters! is an activity that will engage students in thinking about protection measures against COVID-19, a topic for which they will have familiarity. Have students work in pairs or groups to answer the question and justify their answer and then share. Lead a discussion and come to a class consensus as to the best answer and a reasonable justification.\u003Cbr>The correct answer is Ashley. Each of the other students named a correct protection strategy, but Ashley gave the complete answer.\u003Cbr>Option 2: Mask Cut and Paste\u003Cbr>Use the template attached below to color the face and the face mask. Then, cut out the face and the face mask. Glue the face mask onto the face in the correct spot. Explain to a partner why wearing the mask incorrectly does not protect a person from COVID-19. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Explore Teacher Directions and Key\u003Cbr>The purpose for the Explore activity is for students to collaborate with other students to build knowledge of the topic by interacting with phenomena. | Be sure you have read the Teacher Background Information on page 3 prior to doing this activity with your students. 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