Biohazard

Lead-in

  • Which of the items below are not safe for kids?
  • Which are not a problem for kids?
  • Which need special when throwing in the trash?

Presentation 1

Pre

  • Do you know the local phone number for Poison Control?
  • How many emergency numbers do you know for the area you live in?

Top Down

  • What are some examples of biological agents that can be biohazards? Watch the video and find out.
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Plants
  • Microorganisms in general
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Plants
  • Microorganisms in general

Bottom Up

  • Fill in the gaps as you watch the video again.

Example: What to ____in the event of a Biohazard? > What to do in the event of a Biohazard? 

  1. ____ contamination could ____ accidental or the result of a pandemic.
  2. Have a ____ kit and an emergency preparedness kit ready.
  3. ____ not store drinks, ____, medicines or tobacco in locations frequently used by other ____.
  4. Always wash ____ hands before eating, drinking or smoking.
  5. In the event of a sting, bite or cut, clean the wound immediately ____ soap and ____.
  1. This contamination could be accidental or the result of a pandemic.
  2. Have a first-aid kit and an emergency preparedness kit ready.
  3. Do not store drinks, food, medicines or tobacco in locations frequently used by other people.
  4. Always wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking.
  5. In the event of a sting, bite or cut, clean the wound immediately with soap and water.

Post

  • What do you think about these suggestions?
  • Which is the most important one?

Presentation 2

Pre

  • Do you think chemical sprays (like pepper spray) can replace guns for self defense? Why or why not?

Top Down

  • According to the video below, what are chemical weapons used for?
  • To win wars
  • To threaten enemies
  • To kill some microorganisms
  • To win wars
  • To threaten enemies
  • To kill some microorganisms

Bottom Up

  • True or False?

Example: Chemical weapons are used in war. > True.

  1. Chemical weapons can attack the respiratory system.
  2. Various chemicals have been used in both war and personal attacks. 
  3. Mustard gas was used during World War II. 
  4. In March 2018 Britain announced that it was investigating the poisoning of a former American spy.
  5. There is no use of chemical weapons nowadays
  1. Chemical weapons can attack the respiratory system. True
  2. Various chemicals have been used in both war and personal attacks. True
  3. Mustard gas was used during World War II. False
  4. In March 2018 Britain announced that it was investigating the poisoning of a former American spy. False.
  5. There is no use of chemical weapons nowadays. False.

Post

  • What do you think about the use of such weapons?
  • Do you think the existence of nuclear and chemical weapons makes war less likely? Why?