5th Grade Illness and Diseases

Stroke: Causes, Signs, Effects & Prevention

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Illness and Diseases

Nutrition

Health

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The Human Body: Disease & Wellness Printable Book (Grades K-5)

Teach students about the fascinating human body! Use the lessons and activities in this printable book to explore the…

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Science

Health

Illness and Diseases

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Harmful Insects

Learn how some insects cause harm, from damaging crops to spreading disease. Using the facts in this printable, students…

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Insects

Environmental Science

Illness and Diseases

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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide

Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Caring for Sick Loved Ones

Caring for a sick loved one can be a difficult task. Pupils use the questions provided to write about how they might…

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Ryan White, My Own Story

An excerpt from a touching tale of a courageous young man, his battle against fear and hatred, and his fight to educate…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Illness and Diseases

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: The Heimlich Maneuver

Students learn about the Heimlich maneuver in this health and safety reading warm-up. Use the reading passage and…

Subjects:

Human Body and Anatomy

Safety

Human Biology

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Spinal Cord Injuries

In this printable worksheet, children read a passage about the human spinal cord, research spinal cord injuries, and…

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Human Body and Anatomy

Nutrition

Human Biology

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While No One Was Watching and Crazy Lady! Teacher's Guide

Discuss how characters deal with challenging issues including alcoholism, mental illness, peer pressure, class…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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AIDS

Inform your students about the major health issue of the 80s: AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Use the…

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Illness and Diseases

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Measles and the Native American

White settlers brought the measles with them to North America, where the disease devastated Native Americans. This…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Illness and Diseases

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Leprosy Writing Exercise

Leprosy, which is also known as Hansen's disease, affects people all over the world. Ask students to research leprosy…

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Fundraising for World Orphans

Teach your pupils about the millions of children throughout the world who are orphaned or homeless due to poverty, war,…

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Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Death and the Grief Reaction Process

Learn how to help students cope with death and the grieving process.

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Social Studies and History

Illness and Diseases

Social and Emotional Development

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DAILY WARM-UPS

School Lunch Choices Reading Warm-Up

Are your students aware of the controversial issues in education? Keep them informed while improving their reading…

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American History/U.S. History

Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention

Nutrition

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Bacteria That Cause Food-borne Illness

Read this article to learn about food-borne illness and nine prominent bacteria that can cause them.

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Safety

Health and Safety

Germs, Viruses, Bacteria (Microbiology)

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Ideas for Healthy Lunches and Snacks

Find tips and ideas for making healthy food choices when packing lunches and snacks.

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Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention

School Lunch & Nutrition

Illness and Diseases

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Cancer Risk Factors & Prevention

Learn about cancer risks you can avoid. The information in this article can help you protect yourself from developing…

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Illness and Diseases

Disease Prevention

Health

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What is Cancer?

Learn about the difference between benign and malignant tumors in this article about cancer.

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Illness and Diseases

Cellular Biology

Health

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Terry Fox Biography & Activities

Read about Terry Fox, an inspirational Canadian whose battle with bone cancer prompted him to run over 3,000 miles…

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Social Studies and History

Heroes & Role Models

Illness and Diseases

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Cloning Quandary

Challenge your students with a scientific and ethical discussion about the benefits and possible dangers of cloning, in…

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Illness and Diseases

Health

Health and Safety

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An Overview of Avian Flu

Learn about the origins, outbreaks, transmission, and more of the H5N1 virus, also called Avian influenza A.

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Illness and Diseases

Health

Health and Safety

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Disease-Carrying Animals

A list of animals and the diseases they may carry.

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Animals (Zoology)

Safety

Biology

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