CURRICULA FOR SCHOOLS

What can be done until legislation is introduced in any state?  Schools and districts can begin implementing tick safety education in their schools now! Register for any of the free evidence-based health education curricula below. The programs are free for schools, camps, and youth organizations. Each of the organizations below are scientifically-focused and provide the most accurate education on the topic of tick-borne diseases.

LymeTV's Tick JEDI Program is an engaging, interactive cartoon that allows K – 6 students to choose-their-own-path. The browser-based platform teaches students to identify tick habitats, practice tick prevention methods, and what to do if they get bit by a tick. Workbooks, lesson plans, and additional resources in English and Spanish available.

LYMETV ⮕

Grade K–6 interactive animation with curriculum materials and workbooks in English & Spanish.

TickSense, Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s downloadable curriculum, offers classroom activities, handouts and a teacher’s guide to educate grades 4 – 6 about ticks, tick-borne diseases and prevention strategies. It is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the California State Standards for Health and Science.

BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION ⮕

Standards-aligned downloadable curriculum for grades 4 – 6 with teacher guide.

The Global Lyme Alliance program is designed specifically for young adults. Students will learn about ticks, tick anatomy, prevention, identifying signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. In addition they will learn about the psychological, social and emotional impact of Lyme disease.

GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE ⮕

Materials offered for Middle and High School students including workbooks and curricula.