Introduction
Have you ever wondered why you shiver when you’re cold, or sweat when you’re hot? How about the way your face feels warm sometimes when you get sick?
Did you know your body has its own temperature! Let's find out more!
Task
Your little brother doesn't look very well...
You put your hand over his forehead.
His skin feels warm.
You decide to play "doctor" and find out what kind of illness he might have.
Process
As a doctor, you need some special resources to gather more information.
Check out these links to gather the information to answer questions #1-8 in your booklet: You may listen to the text if you wish.
1. Why Do We Get Fevers? (wonderopolis.org)
2. A Kid's Guide to Fever (kidshealth.org)
Once you have gathered all your information, find a partner and compare the information you found online.
Are there any differences you found?
Evaluation
Your booklet is out of 11 points:
/5 Correct answers (1/2 point each)
Criteria for the Poster:
/1 Poster has a title
/4 Poster includes at least 4 accurate facts
/4 Poster includes at least 4 illustrations
/1 Cooperation with group member
/10 Total
Conclusion
Take your own body temperature. Is it what you expected?
On the last two pages of your booklet, draw a picture of one creative way to raise your body temperature and one creative way to lower your body temperature.
Now that you're an expert on fever, you can help your little brother get back to good health! You're a fever reliever!
Credits
Created by: Rebecca Epp
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