BGE Science Body Defence Lesson 8 The Impact
BGE Science Body Defence Lesson 8 The Impact of COVID-19
Starter – complete the diamond 9 activity on the next slide The Scottish Government want to know what YOU think would be the most important things to do to end the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland. Most important Least important For this activity to work, don’t view in ‘present’ mode. 8 mins
Drag the words and drop them into the boxes in the order you think is most important to least important. Develop a vaccine Most important Enforce lockdown Make wearing of face masks mandatory Employ more NHS staff Test everyone for COVID-19 Build more hospitals Enforce physical distancing Educate people about COVID-19 Least important Provide hand sanitiser for everyone
Drag the words and drop them into the boxes in the order you think is most important to least important. Develop a vaccine Employ more NHS staff Build more hospitals Most important rs e w ’s t i - ns a 8 g t n e o k! e r h w s n r thi ork o t U f. W h g O i o Y r t t o a par n h e w is r a h e t r e e t e Th l p m Co Enforce physical distancing Enforce lockdown Make wearing of face masks mandatory Test everyone for COVID-19 Educate people about COVID-19 Least important Provide hand sanitiser for everyone
Learning Intentions for this lesson • The Impact of COVID-19 in the UK • The impact of COVID-19 on Moria Camp • Is everyone affected equally by COVID-19?
Success Criteria ✔I can identify one impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of people in the UK ✔I can identify one impact of COVID-19 on the physical health of people in the UK ✔I can show awareness and empathy of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of people in Moria Camp ✔I can show awareness and empathy of the impact of COVID-19 on the physical health of people in Moria Camp ✔I can compare the effects of COVID-19 at home to those in Moria Camp
Key Words Mental health Physical health
Mental and Physical Health - which is which? Feeling glad to be alive Being fit and healthy Enjoying my work Having all the parts of my body without too much stress in good working condition or strain Being a good weight for my height Enjoying some form of relaxation or recreation Never suffering from anything more serious than mild illnesses Being able to adapt easily to changes in my life such as moving house, changing schools or making new friends
Mental and Physical Health - which is which? ★ Complete this part of Worksheet 8. 12 mins
Newspaper headlines in the UK from the last 3 months
Newspaper headlines in the UK from the last 3 months 1. Look at the headlines on Slide 10. 2. Choose one that relates to mental health and one that relates to physical health 3. Explain why you have chosen each one. ★ Complete this on Worksheet 8. 9 mins
Moria Camp From lesson 6 ★ The Moria refugee camp is on the Greek island of Lesbos. ★ It was constructed for 3, 000 people. ★ In Feb 2020, it had a population of more than 20, 000 men, women and children. (images from Guardian)
What would it be like in Moria Camp during the COVID-19 pandemic? ★ This film is from March 2020 - at this stage there were no cases of COVID-19 in the Camp.
Limiting the spread of COVID-19 From last lesson How many of these can the people in Moria Camp do? 1. Covering the nose and mouth with a flexed elbow or disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing 2. Disposing of used tissues into a bin 3. Frequent cleaning of hands using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water 4. Disinfecting surfaces 5. Avoiding close contact with anyone that has a fever and cough. 6. Avoiding close contact with anyone if you have a fever and cough 7. Wearing face masks
Limiting the spread of COVID-19 From last lesson How many of these can the people in Moria Camp do? ★ Stopping people meeting at all (inside or outside), reduces the contact rate. ★ Examples: ○ Closing schools and workplaces ○ Closing shops, ○ Banning mass gatherings ○ Advising people to stay at home ○ Suspending public transport. ○ Closing borders ★ Physical distancing.
Moria Camp and COVID-19 ★ From a newspaper article 14 May 2020. Full article here
Scotland Moria Camp What do you think? ★Similarities in COVID-19 between Scotland Moria Camp? ★Differences in COVID-19 between Scotland Moria Camp?
Scotland Moria Camp ★ Complete this part of Worksheet 8. 9 mins
Issues tree for Moria Camp and COVID 19 12 mins ★ Complete this part of Worksheet 8. overcrowding Hard to physically isolate COVID-19 on Moria Camp ★ Trunk is the issue ★ Roots are the causes ★ Branches are the effects ★ Leaves are the possible solutions Some answers are added to get you started
Plenary Complete the plenary on Worksheet 8. 6 mins
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