How Immunizations Help

Grade Level:	Grades K-1
Content Area:	Personal and Consumer Health

Synopsis

Using a story and a "doctor's kit," students learn the importance of immunizations, then draw pictures that show who gives them immunizations and where they go to get them. Students are asked to explain the importance of immunizations.

About this Lesson

Key Concepts

The importance of immunizations in disease prevention

NHES Alignments

Identify that healthy behaviors impact personal health

Describe ways to prevent communicable diseases

Recognize that there are multiple dimensions of health

Identify trusted adults and professionals who can help promote health

Skill Emphasis

Accessing Information

Objectives

Students will understand the importance of immunizations.

Teaching Steps

1. Read and discuss story.

2. Discuss immunizations.

3. Students role-play doctor visits.

4. Reflect, summarize, and discuss.

Assessment

Preparation

Materials & Preparation

Have book The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor, by Jan and Stan Berenstain, to read to students.

Have doctor's kits for students, if possible.

Add a picture of a syringe or a child getting a shot to the unit bulletin board.

Time Requirements

One or two 20-minute sessions

Background Information

A Primer on Infectious Disease