
Illness and Disease
Levels 1 to 4

NZC Achievement Objectives

Te Mātauranga o Aotearoa
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Learning Intentions

Integration Ideas
Learning Intentions are from the Ministry of Education
Integration ideas are from the Ministry of Education
Level 1
Take individual and collective action to contribute to safe environments that can be enjoyed by all eg. Create sunsafe environments
Identify and discuss obvious hazards in their home, school, and local environment and adopt simple safety practices eg. respond to hazards in both the natural and the built environments.
Level 2
Use simple guidelines and practices that contribute to physically and socially healthy classrooms, schools, and local environments eg. rubbish disposal
Level 3
Research and describe current health and safety guidelines and practices in their school and take action to enhance their effectiveness eg. undertake a safety audit around the school.
Plan and implement a programme to enhance an identified social or physical aspect of the classroom or school environment eg. litter control.
Technology: Describe and identify the positive and negative effects of some instances of technologies on people’s lives and the environment eg. the effects of fast ferries on shorelines.

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Resources

We added this episode of Suzy's World especially for Allergy NZ and all our friends with allergies. Everything we can do to make a friend's life easier has to be a good thing, so even if you don't have an allergy yourself it's a good idea to watch and learn so you can look out for your friends.
Level
1-2
Type
Video
Allergies: What is an allergic reaction?
Suzy's World
We added this episode of Suzy's World especially for Allergy NZ and all our friends with allergies. Everything we can do to make a friend's life easier has to be a good thing, so even if you don't have an allergy yourself it's a good idea to watch and learn so you can look out for your friends.

How climate change is affecting Canterbury is what this booklet is all about. We investigate what it will mean for you, your family and friends, and the natural environment.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity Book
Canterbury's Changing Climate: an educational resource for schools...
Environment Canterbury
How climate change is affecting Canterbury is what this booklet is all about. We investigate what it will mean for you, your family and friends, and the natural environment.

Waterways can recover; however it takes a sustained effort over many years. Working together we can make a positive difference. Every bit helps — even small things make a difference.
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Canterbury's Stormwater Story
Environment Canterbury
Waterways can recover; however it takes a sustained effort over many years. Working together we can make a positive difference. Every bit helps — even small things make a difference.

What happens when you get a cold? Suzy has a cold, she feels awful and looks worse! So, it's a great time to investigate what happens when you get a cold!
Level
1-2
Type
Video
Cold One: What happens when I get a cold?
Suzy's World
What happens when you get a cold? Suzy has a cold, she feels awful and looks worse! So, it's a great time to investigate what happens when you get a cold!

This article describes the systems and technologies that have been developed to prevent unwanted pests, diseases, and goods coming into New Zealand and to prevent precious taonga such as native species being smuggled out of the country.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2011 Level 3: ‘Protecting the Border’
Ministry of Education NZ
This article describes the systems and technologies that have been developed to prevent unwanted pests, diseases, and goods coming into New Zealand and to prevent precious taonga such as native species being smuggled out of the country.

Dr Melanie Cheung is a neurobiologist. She studies the roro (brain), collecting and analysing data about how it works and what can go wrong. She also studies the use of tikanga (Māori customary practices) in the modern science world.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2015 Level 4: ‘Reconnecting the Brain’
Ministry of Education NZ
Dr Melanie Cheung is a neurobiologist. She studies the roro (brain), collecting and analysing data about how it works and what can go wrong. She also studies the use of tikanga (Māori customary practices) in the modern science world.

Sarah Cook is a busy year 10 student living with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that can affect your day-to-day life. Find out what Sarah does to manage her diabetes and make sure it doesn’t prevent her full and active lifestyle.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2016 Level 3: ‘Blood Sugar’
Ministry of Education NZ
Sarah Cook is a busy year 10 student living with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that can affect your day-to-day life. Find out what Sarah does to manage her diabetes and make sure it doesn’t prevent her full and active lifestyle.

Air pollution is a problem in many cities, including Christchurch. After the 2011 earthquake, a team of researchers used technology and big data to help make Christchurch a healthier, smarter city to live in.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2017 Level 4: ‘Sensing Data’
Ministry of Education NZ
Air pollution is a problem in many cities, including Christchurch. After the 2011 earthquake, a team of researchers used technology and big data to help make Christchurch a healthier, smarter city to live in.

Connected promotes scientific, technological, and mathematical literacy so that students can engage in a critical and informed manner with real-life science- and technology- related issues and authentic, context-based mathematical explorations. Connected is provided to all primary schools.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2020 Level 4: ‘Wildfire’
Ministry of Education NZ
Connected promotes scientific, technological, and mathematical literacy so that students can engage in a critical and informed manner with real-life science- and technology- related issues and authentic, context-based mathematical explorations. Connected is provided to all primary schools.

This activity encourages students to explore various aspects of complex issues. It encourages students to consider the interaction of science and diverse community views.
Level
3-4
Type
Activity
Establishing priorities for solving problems
Ministry of Education NZ
This activity encourages students to explore various aspects of complex issues. It encourages students to consider the interaction of science and diverse community views.

Bill Nye the Science Guy will make you all better – with the “Germs” episode
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhiC0lfcLs
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Germs
Bill Nye The Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy will make you all better – with the “Germs” episode
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhiC0lfcLs

One good way to keep germs at bay is to wash your hands! Suzy gets her hands dirty as she investigates why we should make a clean sweep of it, especially when it comes to our hands.
Level
1-2
Type
Video
Germs: Why do I need to wash my hands?
Suzy's World
One good way to keep germs at bay is to wash your hands! Suzy gets her hands dirty as she investigates why we should make a clean sweep of it, especially when it comes to our hands.

Cleaning or Hygiene Stations are places where we scrub and spray our shoes and gear before and after going for a walk in the bush. It’s super important that everyone uses them, every time they visit. It will stop the spread of kauri dieback disease, and save these forest giants!
Level
1-4
Type
Poster
How do I use a cleaning station?
Kiwi Conservation Club - Hakuturi Toa
Cleaning or Hygiene Stations are places where we scrub and spray our shoes and gear before and after going for a walk in the bush. It’s super important that everyone uses them, every time they visit. It will stop the spread of kauri dieback disease, and save these forest giants!

Learn more about the causes and effects of moisture with this fun lesson plan and activity. High levels of moisture aren't always easy to notice but if left unchecked they can have an impact on both your home and health.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity
Moisture
Science Kids
Learn more about the causes and effects of moisture with this fun lesson plan and activity. High levels of moisture aren't always easy to notice but if left unchecked they can have an impact on both your home and health.

It's safe to say that food looks and tastes a lot better when it's fresh or preserved properly. Teach kids about how mold, fungi and bacteria affect food while they investigate further with a fun mold activity.
Level
1-4
Type
Activity
Rotting Food
Science Kids
It's safe to say that food looks and tastes a lot better when it's fresh or preserved properly. Teach kids about how mold, fungi and bacteria affect food while they investigate further with a fun mold activity.