SHS2 Biomedical Science · Semester 2 Week 1: Diseases and Disorders

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.2 - Explore the symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of bacterial and viral infections considering infections of the reproductive system

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between bacterial and viral reproductive tract infections based on their causative agents, symptoms, and treatment approaches.
Identify at least four common reproductive system infections, classifying each as bacterial or viral, and state their characteristic symptoms.
Describe the prevalence of reproductive system infections in Ghana and globally, using data or examples to support their explanation.
Explain why treatment protocols differ between bacterial and viral infections, with specific reference to reproductive system infections.
Demonstrate awareness of prevention strategies for reproductive system infections and communicate them clearly to peers.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Human Body Systems (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Diseases and Disorders (2.2)
Content standard: 2.2.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of bacteria and viruses as causative agents of infectious diseases. 2.2.2.LO.1 Describe how malfunctions the nervous and endocrine systems affect other body systems and lifestyle. 2.2.2.LO.2 Understand how the structure of bacteria and virus dictates treatment protocols, concept of immune response and the impact of infections the society.
Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.2 - Explore the symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of bacterial and viral infections considering infections of the reproductive system
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 1 (Week 21 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 66

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: With the aid of charts and resources, identify the commonalities between bacterial infections in terms of their symptoms and treatment. Share experiences on symptoms, prevalence and treatment of viral infections in groups.
Digital Learning: Research and develop PowerPoint presentations on the social and global impact of infectious diseases (e.g., COVID) for class presentations and feedback.
Project-Based Learning: Learners design and produce a public health campaign to educate peers about the dangers and prevention of infectious diseases on posters.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Videos
- Stained slides
- Pictures
- Charts
- Projector
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.4). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.