Bring Home the Blue, Not the Flu! (Grades 3-5)
Students investigate how diseases are spread and discover how to prevent transmission between humans and animals.

Background
Lesson Activities
Recommended Companion Resources
Credits
Author
Trisha Collins, BS; Brittney Nelson, BS; Abbey Canon, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Molly Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Kristen Obbink, DVM, MPH, DACVPM | The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Acknowledgements
Activity 1 instructions were adapted from an activity developed by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Standards
National Content Area Standards
- Health/Nutrition
- Health Standard 1: Comprehend functional health knowledge to enhance health.
- 1.5.2: Describe benefits of practicing health-promoting behaviors.
- Health Standard 2: Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other determinants on health behaviors.
- 2.5.1: Examine influences of family and culture on health behaviors.
- Health Standard 5: Demonstrate effective decision-making skills to enhance health.
- 5.5.4: Identify options when making a health-related decision.
- 5.5.6: Choose a health-promoting option that aligns with personal values when making an effective decision.
- Health Standard 7: Demonstrate observable health and safety practices.
- 7.5.1: Demonstrate age and developmentally appropriate observable health and safety practices.
- Health Standard 8: Advocate for behaviors that support personal, family, peer, school, and community health.
- 8.5.1: Demonstrate how to persuade others to make healthy choices.
- Health Standard 1: Comprehend functional health knowledge to enhance health.