Lesson 5.1 - COVID-19's Impact on Societal Health

  • Lesson 5.1 - COVID-19's Impact on Societal Health

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    Explain how COVID-19 has affected the health of different people in society

    Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    Explain how COVID-19 has affected a particular group of people in society and give advice for improving their health


    • Lesson Video: Covid-19 and Metabolic Health


      Video Questions:
      1. What’s the link between COVID-19 deaths and chronic disease and obesity?
      2. How much of the US population is overweight versus obese versus healthy?
      3. Can someone be thin on the outside but fat on the inside? Explain.
      4. How does being fat affect people’s ability to receive a vaccine?
      5. What is the 10-day detox?
    • Reading: COVID-19s Impact on Society's Health File

      Classwork Questions:

      6. How much has mental illness increased from June 2019 (before the pandemic) to January 2021?
      7. Why did people’s mental health get worse during the pandemic?
      8. Which age group had their mental health most affected by the pandemic? Why? 
      9. Who are the essential workers, and how did their mental health compare to non-essential workers in the pandemic?

    • Lesson 5.1 Exit Card Questionnaire

      Do this survey to reflect on how the lesson went for you.