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BTN Episodes
1. Before watching the BTN story, discuss as a class what you already know about vaccines.
2. Which university in England is close to finding a vaccine for COVID-19?
3. What does our immune system do? Describe using your own words.
4. In which century were some of the first vaccinations invented? a. 18th century b. 19th century c. 20th century
5. When was a vaccine developed for polio?
6. What do scientists need to understand about a virus before a vaccine is developed?
7. There is only one way to make a vaccine for COVID-19. True or false?
8. How will scientists know that their vaccine for COVID-19 works?
9. What questions do you have after watching the BTN story?
10. How did this story make you feel?
2. Which university in England is close to finding a vaccine for COVID-19?
3. What does our immune system do? Describe using your own words.
4. In which century were some of the first vaccinations invented? a. 18th century b. 19th century c. 20th century
5. When was a vaccine developed for polio?
6. What do scientists need to understand about a virus before a vaccine is developed?
7. There is only one way to make a vaccine for COVID-19. True or false?
8. How will scientists know that their vaccine for COVID-19 works?
9. What questions do you have after watching the BTN story?
10. How did this story make you feel?
1. What did the BTN Face Masks story explain?
2. Masks are now mandatory for people in Victoria's COVID-19 hotspots. True or false?
3. Where are the COVID-19 hotspots in Victoria? Find using Google Maps.
4. Who doesn’t have to wear a face mask in Victoria's COVID-19 hotspots?
5. What does the expert in the BTN story explain about face masks?
6. What is the Victorian Government planning to deliver to school kids and teachers who can't stay at home?
7. What type of materials are used to make face masks?
8. Why have some supermarket placed limits on the number faces masks people can buy?
9. What is the best way to safely wear and take off a face mask? Write down the steps.
10. Why is it important to wash your hands after taking off a face mask?
2. Masks are now mandatory for people in Victoria's COVID-19 hotspots. True or false?
3. Where are the COVID-19 hotspots in Victoria? Find using Google Maps.
4. Who doesn’t have to wear a face mask in Victoria's COVID-19 hotspots?
5. What does the expert in the BTN story explain about face masks?
6. What is the Victorian Government planning to deliver to school kids and teachers who can't stay at home?
7. What type of materials are used to make face masks?
8. Why have some supermarket placed limits on the number faces masks people can buy?
9. What is the best way to safely wear and take off a face mask? Write down the steps.
10. Why is it important to wash your hands after taking off a face mask?
- Write the questions and answers
- What did the BTN Handwashing story explain?
- What year did Dr Semmelweis realise that handwashing was important for our health?
- 1746
- 1846
- 1946
- What famous nurse supported Dr Semmelweis’ views about handwashing?
- What is another word for germs?
- What did the experiment in the BTN story show?
- How many seconds should you wash your hands for?
- What are good handwashing practices? Write step-by-step instructions.
- Why are countries releasing videos about hand hygiene?
- What did you learn from the BTN Handwashing story?
- In your own words, explain what social distancing is.
- How is it different to self-isolating?
- Give some examples of social distancing.
- What is the government doing to reduce the amount of contact people have with each other?
- Why is social distancing important?
- The idea with social distancing is it flattens the curve. What does that mean?
- Schools that are still open are taking precautions to keep students safe. Give an example.
- How can you stay connected to family and friends while social distancing?
- Create a diagram or graphic that communicates the importance of social distancing.
- How are you feeling about coronavirus? Share your thoughts with a friend or family member.