Germ Detective: Public Health Campaign Design

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Germ Detective: Public Health Campaign Design

Grade 11Other5 days

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we investigate the sources of infection in our community, design an effective public health campaign to educate others about preventing infection, and ensure safety protocols are understood and followed?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What are the most common sources of infection in our community, and how can we investigate these sources effectively?
How can effective hand hygiene and personal protective equipment contribute to preventing the transmission of infections?
What elements should be included in a public health campaign to educate the community about preventing infections?
Why is understanding and following standard precautions important in maintaining workplace safety and preventing infection?
How can we respond to potential workplace hazards and effectively communicate safety protocols to our peers?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Investigate and identify common sources of infection in the community.
Design a public health campaign that includes educational materials on infection prevention, including hand hygiene and PPE use.
Demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques and explain their importance in preventing infection.
Identify the personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for infection control and demonstrate proper use.
Explain standard precautions and develop strategies to communicate these in the public health campaign.

Safety and Infection Control

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Primary

Demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques and explain their importance in preventing infection transmissionReason: This standard directly addresses the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections, aligning closely with the project's focus.

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Primary

Identify and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) required for blood collectionReason: This standard relates to the project’s goal of educating about infection control measures, which includes the use of PPE.

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Primary

Explain and follow standard precautions and isolation proceduresReason: Understanding standard precautions is crucial for workplace safety and is a key aspect of the project.

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Primary

Recognize and respond appropriately to potential workplace hazards and exposure incidentsReason: This standard supports the project's objective of understanding workplace safety and hazards.

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Secondary

Properly dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety protocolsReason: This standard is relevant as it relates to environmental safety in context with the project’s focus on infection prevention.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

The Unseen Enemy

Students are presented with a real-world case study about a local community outbreak of an unknown infection. They receive urgent messages from health authorities seeking young detectives to help identify infection sources.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

PPE Mastery Challenge

This activity focuses on personal protective equipment (PPE). Students will learn about different types of PPE required for blood collection and practice proper usage through scenarios and role play.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Present the various types of PPE, explaining when each type is necessary.

2. Set up different scenarios where students must choose appropriate PPE for specific tasks.

3. In pairs, students role-play the assigned scenarios, donning the PPE as required while explaining why it is essential.

4. Conduct a debrief where students share their insights and discuss any challenges faced during the activity.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed guide showcasing types of PPE and their appropriate use cases, filled out during the role-playing activity.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers Safety and Infection Control standards regarding identifying and using proper PPE for blood collection.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Infection Control and PPE Mastery Rubric

Category 1

Understanding Infection Control

Evaluates students' comprehension of infection control principles and standard safety protocols.

Criterion 1

Knowledge of Hand Hygiene

Understanding and demonstration of proper hand hygiene techniques and their importance.

Exemplary

4 Points

Thoroughly explains and accurately demonstrates hand hygiene techniques, linking them to infection prevention.

Proficient

3 Points

Explains and correctly demonstrates hand hygiene techniques with minor inaccuracies.

Developing

2 Points

Partially explains and inconsistently demonstrates hand hygiene techniques.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to explain and demonstrate basic hand hygiene techniques accurately.

Criterion 2

Standard Precautions and Protocols

Explanation and adherence to standard precautions and isolation procedures.

Exemplary

4 Points

Comprehensively explains and consistently follows standard precautions and isolation procedures.

Proficient

3 Points

Clearly explains and mostly adheres to standard precautions.

Developing

2 Points

Explains basic procedures with occasional lapses in adherence.

Beginning

1 Points

Rarely explains or follows standard precautions, requiring guidance.

Category 2

PPE Mastery and Application

Assesses ability to select and correctly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in practical scenarios.

Criterion 1

PPE Selection and Usage

Choosing appropriate PPE and using it correctly in given scenarios.

Exemplary

4 Points

Accurately selects and uses PPE in all scenarios, providing sound justifications.

Proficient

3 Points

Correctly selects and uses PPE in most scenarios with reasonable justification.

Developing

2 Points

Selects PPE with some inaccuracies, occasionally justifying choices.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with selecting and using PPE without sufficient justification.

Criterion 2

Biohazard Safety and Disposal

Proper disposal of biohazardous materials following safety protocols.

Exemplary

4 Points

Consistently applies correct disposal techniques for biohazardous materials per protocols.

Proficient

3 Points

Usually follows correct biohazard disposal procedures, with minor lapses.

Developing

2 Points

Occasionally applies correct disposal techniques with some assistance.

Beginning

1 Points

Rarely applies or explains disposal techniques correctly.

Category 3

Public Health Campaign Development

Evaluates the creation and effectiveness of a public health campaign on infection prevention.

Criterion 1

Research and Content Accuracy

Quality and accuracy of research on infection sources and prevention strategies.

Exemplary

4 Points

Produces thoroughly researched, accurate content demonstrating deep understanding.

Proficient

3 Points

Presents well-researched, mostly accurate content with minor errors.

Developing

2 Points

Research displays some inaccuracies and lacks depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited, inaccurate research content without depth.

Criterion 2

Presentation and Communication

Effectively conveys critical information in the public health campaign.

Exemplary

4 Points

Delivers clear, engaging presentations with strong community impact.

Proficient

3 Points

Communicates main points effectively, with room for improved engagement.

Developing

2 Points

Lacks clarity and engagement in communication; main points partially conveyed.

Beginning

1 Points

Communication is unclear, failing to convey main points effectively.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on how your understanding of hand hygiene has evolved throughout this unit. What are some key takeaways you will apply in the future?

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Required

Question 2

How confident do you feel in identifying and using the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for various scenarios?

Scale

Required

Question 3

Which aspect of the public health campaign design was most challenging, and how did you overcome this challenge?

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Optional

Question 4

In your opinion, what are the top three most important elements to include in a public health campaign to effectively educate the community about infection prevention?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Clear messaging

Visual aids

Engaging content

Facts and statistics

Interactive sessions

Question 5

Reflect on the importance of following standard precautions in the workplace. How has this unit influenced your views on workplace safety?

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Required