ALEX Classroom Resources

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K.1.5) Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

Help kids exercise their imaginations and learn to stay healthy with Daniel Tiger. Daniel imagines that he can make all of the germs on his hands go away. This video can be played during a lesson on preventing the spread of germs.

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K.1.5) Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

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K.7.1) Show healthy behaviors that improve personal health and wellness.

Examples: demonstrating correct technique for hand washing, showing basic first aid procedures for bandaging a cut

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1.1.5) Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.

Uncle Sam is asking you to do your part to fight ICK! Where ever ick may be. In this feature Uncle Sam, of the Federal Bureau of Ick, declares hand washing a civic duty in order to eradicate ick, including germs and viruses.

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K.1.1) Identify behaviors that impact personal health.

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K.1.5) Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

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1.1.5) Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.

No one wants to get sick! It's no fun. Be a good helper and remember to wash your hands often! This short video can be used to remind learners of all ages the correct way to wash their hands to prevent the spread of disease.

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K.1.4) Explain why healthy behaviors such as brushing teeth and getting adequate sleep are important.

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K.1.5) Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

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K.7.1) Show healthy behaviors that improve personal health and wellness.

Examples: demonstrating correct technique for hand washing, showing basic first aid procedures for bandaging a cut

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1.1.4) Explain rationale for not sharing hygiene products.

Examples: combs, brushes, toothbrushes

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2.1.4) List ways to prevent germs from spreading.

Examples: using soap and warm water when washing hands

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3.1.4) Describe strategies and skills important to personal hygiene.

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4.1.4) Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

Elementary-aged students learn to take responsibility for their own hygiene and self-care behaviors. Images of astronauts and space travel are ideal to engage the young learner in personal health content. This teaching technique is compatible with the National Health Education Standards One and Three. There are three lesson objectives. Students will: 1) Understand that germs spread infections, illness, and disease; 2) Identify practices that promote health and prevent disease; 3) Demonstrate good personal health habits including hand washing before eating and brushing teeth.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.