LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify the physical, mental, and emotional signs of a concussion as well as ways to avoid a concussion; distinguish facts from myths about concussions.

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

NHES 7: Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

CASEL: Responsible decision-making

Lesson Plan: Everything You Need to Know About Concussions

Multiple concussions can cause brain damage. Learn how to reduce your risk of getting a concussion—and also how to identify and treat it if you do get one.

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “Everything You Need to Know About Concussions,” ask your students the following pre-reading questions:

What are the signs of a concussion, and how can you avoid getting one?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article “Everything You Need to Know About Concussions” independently; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud.
  • After they’ve read the article, revisit the pre-reading questions. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Comprehension Quiz

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following extension activity:

In PUT YOUR HEADS TOGETHER, have students work in groups to generate a list of questions they still have about concussions, such as “How long does it take to get back to normal after a concussion?” or “Which activities result in the most concussions for teens?” Tell groups to aim for 5-7 questions. Once the list is complete, they should use the internet to find answers to their questions. Encourage them to use reputable sources, such as those with .org or .edu at the end. Choose one volunteer from each group to share the most interesting things they learned.

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