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6 th Grade. PCH Objective 1.2, 1.3, 1.4. Objectives. 1.2 Differentiate between communicable and chronic diseases. 1.3 Recall symptoms associated with common communicable and chronic diseases. 1.4 Select methods of prevention based on the modes of transmission of communicable diseases.
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6th Grade PCH Objective 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Objectives • 1.2 • Differentiate between communicable and chronic diseases. • 1.3 • Recall symptoms associated with common communicable and chronic diseases. • 1.4 • Select methods of prevention based on the modes of transmission of communicable diseases.
Communicable Disease • A disease that is contagious and spread from one living organism to another or through the environment, often through “contaminated” (unclean or polluted) water.
Chronic Disease • An illness which is ongoing. The person will continue to get worse unless there is medical care.
How Diseases Spread, How To Prevent Direct Contact
How Diseases Spread, How To PreventNote-taking Guide Indirect Contact
How Diseases Spread, How To PreventNote-taking Guide Airborne Transmission
Examples of Common Communicable Diseases • Cold • Hepatitis • Measles • HIV/AIDS • Step Throat • Pinkeye • Pneumonia • Athlete’s foot • Ringworm