34 Logs, Streams, and Things in Between

Main Question: How can an insufficient diet lead to chronic diarrhea?

Instructional guide

Use this outline when talking about diets and health. This can be used to teach students the importance of a balanced diet and why they need to eat the foods that they need to eat. This can also be used to encourage students to become more involved with their parents/guardians when it comes to meal planning and cooking.

Intended grade level

• 3rd grade students
• 4th grade students
• 5th grade students
• Prior required knowledge: basic understanding of diarrhea (will be reinforced in presentation), upset stomachs, and diets

Student learning objectives

• Learners will be able to explain generally what diarrhea is
• Learners will be able to identify foods that could cause chronic diarrhea if they do not eat enough of them
• Learners will be able to explain how they can tell what their food contains

Lesson Format

• There will be a short presentation on what chronic diarrhea is and what foods can lead to chronic diarrhea
  • Presentation will include foods that are good to eat that contain the vitamins and minerals that can lead to chronic diarrhea if insufficient
• The presentation should be given in person and the Kahoot! will take place after the presentation

Assessment

• Learners will participate in a Kahoot! after the presentation

Resources

• Computers or tablets with internet access for Kahoot!

Estimated duration

• The presentation should take 5-10 minutes
• The Kahoot! activity should take about 5 minutes

Outline

• Video used in presentation:What Causes Diarrhea? – The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz
• Use video as introduction, then expand on points in presentation about what dietary deficiencies can cause diarrhea
• Presentation example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18-Fi7-7eRJAVbBUdseehsRniPq65ZMNlhg6d9LwGlp8/edit?usp=sharing
• Kahoot! example: https://create.kahoot.it/share/project-diarrhea/fdd15be1-1bc0-41bf-88ec-247d50f0f11d

Common misconceptions and challenge points

• Instructor should be prepared to elaborate on Kahoot! questions that require application of content
• Instructors should be prepared to explain the differences between normal bowel movements and diarrhea and the distinction of chronic diarrhea