NB! This page has not been updated in accordance with the scientific developments since 2020. This theme page aims to teach about the so-called Coronavirus, what it is and how to avoid it. Luckily children seem not to get it to the same extent as adults, and when they do, it is mostly very mild.
Warm-Up
The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson shows her characters social distancing – BBC Newshttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52149055Julia Donaldson and illustrator Alex Sheffler help children understand the regulations in new images.
The Poem Farmhttp://www.poemfarm.amylv.comPoetry and lessons for children of all ages by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater for classrooms or home schools to teach literacy and writing workshop instruction
Alternatives to Handshakes, Hugs, High Fives and Hongi – Beyond Recruitmenthttps://www.beyondrecruitment.co.nz/blog/2020/03/alternatives-to-handshakesCOVID-19 is inspiring a lot of us to adapt in creative ways. Here are a few alternative ways to say hello without physical contact.
Songs
COVID-19 – YouTube (3:08)https://youtu.be/TTyaB41BIUkThis is pandemic pop. Enjoy. Stay calm. And dance!
Do Re Mi – Covid 19 version – YouTube (5:40)https://youtu.be/MMBh-eo3tvEThe Sound of a Pandemic! Don’t worry, Maria and the Von Trapplings know how to deal with it!
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Lyrics below.
Gloria Gaynor #WashYourHands #IWillSurviveChallenge on TikTok – YouTube (0:18)https://youtu.be/uvqP5NRXf8gIt only takes 20 seconds to “SURVIVE”! This is the video that I posted to my TikTok account this week to help encourage everyone to stay safe & healthy by washing their hands for 20 seconds or more several times each day!
Vocabulary
Coronavirus Vocabulary and Speaking Lesson 2020https://eslflow.com/21743.htmlThe news around the recent coronavirus includes a lot of vocabulary commonly used in discussions of epidemics. – ONLY CLICK ON THE ACTUAL IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD
Coronavirus COVID-19 Vocabulary 🦠 | EnglishClubhttps://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/coronavirus-covid19.phpThis glossary of terms related to coronaviruses and COVID-19 in particular is intended for learners of English though it may be of interest to a wider audience.
9 Words and Phrases to Help You Talk About Coronavirus | Clark and Millerhttps://www.clarkandmiller.com/coronavirus-words-and-phrasesIt’s an uncertain and confusing time for us all. Will we be able to leave the house before the summer? Coronavirus has totally changed our lives — there’s no denying
The language of coronavirus – Learning English with Oxfordhttps://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2020/03/27/the-language-of-coronavirus/The world in the 21st century is a global village, and just how closely we live within it has become dramatically clear from coronavirus
Coronavirus – a Pronunciation Guidehttps://pronunciationstudio.com/coronavirus-pronunciation-guide/Coronavirus /kəˈrəʊnəˌvʌɪrəs/ is the word on everybody’s lips at the moment.
Facts
10 Face Mask Videos for Kids and Teens to Help Them Stay Healthyhttps://www.weareteachers.com/mask-videos-for-kids/Because we’re all teaching brand new procedures this school year.
A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirushttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirusThis comic based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China. (yr 4-8)
Coronavirus has infected very few children — here’s why that might be – Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-case-children-infants-low-disease-expert-explain-why-2020-2?r=US&IR=TMore than 80,000 people have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus. But only a handful are children.
WHO’s Advice to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus (2:46)https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/who-s-advice-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus/5313111.htmlThe World Health Organization has provided guidelines for people to follow to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. – transcript below (yr 6-9)
What Is A Virus ? | Best Learning Videos For Kids | – YouTube (4:21)https://youtu.be/YS7vsBgWszIHey, did you know that almost every ecosystem on Earth contains viruses? Join Dr. Binocs as he gives you a joyride of information about the most spectacular organism of this world, a VIRUS!
Coronavirus: Health myths you should ignore – BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/51952535/coronavirus-health-myths-you-should-ignoreThe misleading coronavirus health advice being shared online.
13 Ways to Boost Your Immune System When the Whole School Is Sickhttps://www.weareteachers.com/boost-your-immune-system/Don’t let cold and flu season get the best of you! Prevention is possible! (yr 6-B1)
Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.htmlCOVID-19 is most often spread from person to person among close contacts. (yr 7-B1)
How Well Do Masks Work? – YouTube (8:20)https://youtu.be/0Tp0zB904McWearing a mask is a cheap and easy way to help stop the spread of airborne infections like COVID-19. (yr 7-B1)
New! The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do – YouTube (8:34)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtN-goy9VOYCOVID19, and that everyone simply calls Coronavirus. What actually happens when it infects a human and what should we all do? (yr 8-B1)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (13:23)https://youtu.be/8A3jiM2FNR8Dr. Fauci Answers Trevor’s Questions About Coronavirus | The Daily Social Distancing Show. (yr 8-B1)
Word of the day: pandemichttps://www.lexicallab.com/2020/03/word-of-the-day-pandemic/Wherever you are in the world, the news has been dominated by one story – the ongoing efforts to stop – or at least contain – the spread of Covid-19, a disease better known by the rather misleading name coronavirus. (yr 8-B1)PrintFriendly
Coronavirus: Fact & Fiction – Julie Smithhttp://heyjuliesmith.com/2020/03/09/coronavirus-fact-fiction/Are you struggling with what to believe about the Coronavirus? I’m not objective when it comes to the importance of media literacy skills, I think they should be taught starting at birth.
Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more – GOODhttp://www.good.is/Health/coronavirus-originThe coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, is a frightening reminder of the imminent global threat posed by emerging infectious diseases.
How a Virus Spreads, and How to Avoid It: A Former NASA Engineer Demonstrates with a Blacklight in a Classroom | Open Culture (10:20)http://www.openculture.com/2020/03/how-a-virus-spreads-and-how-to-avoid-it.htmlThough very few of the countless viruses in existence affect us in any way, let alone a lethal one, we can’t see them without microscopes.
Myriam Sidibe: The simple power of hand-washing | TED Talk (11:33)https://www.ted.com/talks/myriam_sidibe_the_simple_power_of_hand_washingMyriam Sidibe is a warrior in the fight against childhood disease. Her weapon of choice? A bar of soap.
Bill Gates: The next outbreak? We’re not ready | TED Talk (8:33)https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_the_next_outbreak_we_re_not_readyBill Gates gave this talk in 2014. He suggested then, to put all our good ideas into practice, from scenario planning to vaccine research to health worker training.
Lesson Plans
Coronavirus – BrainPOPhttps://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease your mind. (yr 4-6) Discussion Lesson Plan (yr 7-9)
What is Coronavirus? – English ESL video lesson (6 min)https://en.islcollective.com/video-lessons/what-is-coronavirusESL video lesson with an interactive quiz: Basic listening comprehension. (yr 6-7) Watch the video
The Coronavirus: What We Need to Know | ESL Voiceshttps://esl-voices.com/the-coronavirus-what-we-need-to-know/“Wuhan Coronavirus: A respiratory virus has spread from China to at least a dozen other countries, including the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.” R. C. Rabin, The New York Times Lesson Plan
What is the coronavirus? | ESL Video (3:40)https://www.eslvideo.com/quiz.php?id=34780Answers to common questions about the coronavirus outbreak. – With a quiz and transcript. (yr 6-9)
Coronavirus: Covid-19 Changing the World – Level 1 – Learn With Newshttps://learnwithnews.com/2020/03/28/coronavirus-covid-19-changing-the-world-level-1/The coronavirus has changed almost every country in the world. More than 2.5 billion people now have to stay at home. Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Answers
Film Club: ‘Coronavirus Racism Infected My High School’https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/learning/film-club-coronavirus-racism-infected-my-high-school.htmlHow is the coronavirus pandemic bringing out fears, stereotypes, xenophobia, and racism? (yr 7-B1)
Get the facts on coronavirus | ESL Video (5:09)https://eslvideo.com/quiz.php?id=34925Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself. – With a quiz and transcript. (yr 8-B1)
What students should know about the coronavirus | PBS NewsHour Extrahttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/daily-videos/coronavirus-a-global-health-emergency/Use this NewsHour Extra lesson to teach your students about the novel coronavirus. (yr 8-B1)
Vaccination
New!How mRNA Vaccines Work – Simply Explained – YouTube (4:25)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOvvyqJ-vwomRNA vaccines have to potential to end the COVID19 pandemic. How do they work? Are they safe? And how could they’ve been developed so quickly? (yr 7-B1)
New! Covid 19 vaccination – YouTube (4:33)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ7g1nGjGbQ&feature=emb_logoAs the first COVID-19 vaccine rolls out nationwide, 9NEWS sister station KARE takes a closer look at the types, safety, and efficacy of vaccines throughout history. (yr 7-B1)
New! The Side Effects of Vaccines – How High is the Risk? – YouTube (10:55)https://youtu.be/zBkVCpbNnkUVaccines are one of our best tools to prevent dangerous diseases, but they come with side effects. So would it be safer not to vaccinate? (yr 7-B1)
Home School Resources
Free Technology for Teachers: Tips and Tools for Teaching Remotelyhttps://www.freetech4teachers.com/2020/03/tips-and-tools-for-teaching-remotely.html Over the last week I’ve received a bunch of emails and Tweets from people looking for my suggestions on tools and tactics for teaching
Support for schools affected by Coronavirus – Book Creator apphttps://bookcreator.com/2020/03/support-for-schools-affected-by-coronavirus/A special offer for schools affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, and some ideas for using Book Creator for remote learning.
Special Interest
COVID-19 Coronavirus – Online Course – FutureLearnhttps://www.futurelearn.com/courses/covid19-novel-coronavirusUnderstand the causes of coronavirus, how coronavirus spreads, and other coronavirus facts in this online course from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. (B1)
Causes of Human Disease: Transmitting and Fighting Infection – Online Coursehttps://www.futurelearn.com/courses/human-disease-transmitting-and-fighting-infectionLearn how pathogens cause infectious diseases, how these diseases are transmitted and how our immune system responds to infections. (B1)
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