Lesson 4.1 - COVID-19's Impact on Societal Health

  • Lesson 4.1 - 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


    • Independent Work to Finish Before Class:

      1. Study the glossary + Do the glossary quiz
      2. Watch the lesson video + Read the lesson article + Answer the questions at the end
      3. Post your notes from the reading in the homework forum
      4. Do the exit card
      5. Read Assignment 5 instructions on the Unit 5 Page

    • 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

      Homework 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 4.1 Glossary

      Put the glossary terms in your homework notes. Study them and then do the glossary quiz (without peeking at the answers). 

    • Lesson 4.1 Glossary Quiz

      Do this quiz to check that you've learned the key words for this lesson. This quiz does not count for your grade. 

    • Lesson 4.1 Homework Forum

      Post your homework answers here by 1 hour before class to get feedback from the teacher.


    • Lesson 4.1 Exit Card Questionnaire

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

    • Lesson 4.1 Production Forum

      Imagine there is an election happening in your city. What do you want your government leaders to do about COVID-19? How should they prioritize their time and money?

      (Think about the different groups of people, different ages, different jobs)

    • Lesson 4.1 Check Your Understanding Quiz

      Do this quiz when the teacher says so during class. This quiz counts for marks and can only be done once.