Diseases · B4 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.5.2.1.1 - Identify causes, symptoms and prevention of measles

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the cause of measles (a virus) and explain how it spreads from one person to another.
List at least four symptoms of measles, including fever, rash, cough, and red or runny eyes.
Describe at least three ways to prevent the spread of measles, including vaccination.
Explain what a person should do if they are exposed to measles or suspect they have it.
Create a simple poster or concept map showing the causes, symptoms and prevention of measles.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Humans and the Environment (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Diseases (5.2)
Content standard: B4.5.2.1 - Know common diseases of humans; causes, symptoms, effects and prevention
Indicator: B4.5.2.1.1 - Identify causes, symptoms and prevention of measles
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 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: Science Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 14
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners watch pictures, videos or charts on causes, symptoms and prevention of measles or invite a health personnel or School Health Education Programme (SHEP) coordinator to give a talk on measles.
- In pairs, learners answer the following questions based on the pictures and videos: (1) What causes measles? (2) What are the symptoms of measles? (3) What should be done if someone is exposed to measles? (4) What are the ways of preventing the spread of measles?
Project: Learners develop concept maps to show the causes, symptoms and prevention of measles. Learners develop posters to talk about how they can prevent measles.