Lesson Plan

Breathe Easy: Asthma Awareness Lesson Plan

Enable 3rd graders to identify asthma signs, recognize common triggers, and learn self-care strategies to manage asthma symptoms effectively.

Understanding asthma equips students with the knowledge to stay safe and take proactive steps in managing potential asthma symptoms, which is crucial for their daily well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Session 1 - Understanding Asthma

15 minutes

Step 2

Session 2 - Recognizing Triggers

15 minutes

Step 3

Session 3 - Self-Care and Management

15 minutes

Slide Deck

Understanding Asthma

This slide introduces the essential concepts of asthma. Remind students that asthma is a condition affecting the lungs, and use simple language. Encourage questions and engage with the Asthma Signs Chart provided in the lesson plan.

Recognizing Triggers

Focus on discussing the triggers that can cause asthma symptoms. Ask students to share if they have noticed any possible triggers in their daily lives. Use interactive questions and activities to reinforce learning.

Self-Care & Management

Review self-care strategies and ensure students know how to manage asthma symptoms safely. Demonstrate and practice breathing exercises. Use role-play scenarios to solidify their understanding.

Lesson Plan

Breathe Easy: Asthma Awareness Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Session 1 - Understanding Asthma

Step 2

Session 2 - Recognizing Triggers

Step 3

Session 3 - Self-Care and Management

Slide Deck

Understanding Asthma

Recognizing Triggers

Self-Care & Management

Worksheet

Worksheet

Breathe Easy: Asthma Awareness

Jessica Morrone