Health and Wellness · SHS2 Physical Education…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.3 - Discuss vaccination and immunisation as a form of disease prevention.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define vaccination and immunisation in their own words and explain the difference between the two terms.
Identify at least five diseases that can be prevented through vaccination, including the six killer diseases of childhood.
Describe at least three diseases that have been significantly controlled or eradicated through vaccination worldwide and in Ghana.
Explain at least three myths and misconceptions about vaccines and provide accurate counter-information for each.
Develop four strategies for creating public awareness about vaccination to encourage its acceptability in their communities.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.3)
Content standard: 2.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of health and wellness. Learning Materials 2.1.3.LO.1 Discuss human diseases and the importance of their understanding for health and well-being. 2.1.3.LO.2 Explain the concepts of disease prevention. 2.1.3.LO.3 Explain menstrual health and hygiene. 2.1.3.LO.4 Explain the concept of first aid 2.1.3.LO.5 Explain the concept of stress and its effects on health and well-being.
Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.3 - Discuss vaccination and immunisation as a form of disease prevention.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 3 (Week 23 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. 54

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Digital-based learning: With the aid of digital devices, learners research the meaning of vaccination or immunisation and disease that can be vaccinated against including the six killer diseases. Experiential Learning: Learners watch a video on the types of vaccination, how vaccines work and misconceptions and myths about vaccination. Learners think about the video watched and how it can be applied to promote good health.

Assessment (2.1.3.AS.3): Level 2: describe at least three diseases that have been significantly controlled or eradicated through vaccination. Level 3: Explain three myths and misconceptions about vaccines Level 4: Develop four strategies that can be used to create awareness of vaccines to encourage their acceptability.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Visual
- Audio-visual aids.
- Textbooks
- Any other relevant materials.
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose
- Learners explore the internet with their ICT tools (phones, laptops, etc.)