Polio: A Frightening Disease

Synopsis:

Polio: A Frightening Disease outlines the history of polio. It explains what polio is and how it is caught, treated and prevented.

Curriculum link:

Health and Physical Education: Contributing to healthy and active communities. Science: Science and human endeavour

Key Concepts:

Some diseases cause fear and panic because they are contagious and can be deadly. Vaccinations protect people by providing immunity to diseases.

Reading Strategies:

Searching for information in a variety of visual images (photos, a time line, maps)

Extent:

32

Paired Title:

Dance On!

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - A Frightening Disease / Dance On!