4.HEALTH.2.D
Distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable illnesses.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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communicable illnessesnoncommunicable illnesses
Skills
- distinguish (between communicable and noncommunicable illnesses) #dok2
- identify (communicable illnesses) #dok1
- identify (noncommunicable illnesses) #dok1
- categorize (illnesses as communicable or noncommunicable based on characteristics) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of communicable illnesses. #dok1
- I can identify examples of noncommunicable illnesses. #dok1
- I can distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable illnesses based on their characteristics. #dok2
- I can categorize illnesses as communicable or noncommunicable using provided information. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding the difference between communicable and noncommunicable illnesses helps individuals make informed decisions about personal health.
- Recognizing how illnesses spread or develop supports effective prevention and healthy behaviors.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between a communicable and a noncommunicable illness?
- How can you tell if an illness is communicable or noncommunicable?
- Why is it important to know how illnesses are transmitted or developed?
- What are some examples of communicable and noncommunicable illnesses?
- How does understanding these types of illnesses help us stay healthy?