First Aid Response To Allergic Reactions Lesson Plan for 10th Grade Students

Topic: First Aid Response to Allergic Reactions

Objectives & Outcomes

• Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and be able to provide proper first aid treatment for a person experiencing an allergic reaction.

Materials

• Flash cards with pictures of various allergic reactions (e.g. hives, itching, swelling, breathing difficulties, dizziness, nausea, etc.)
• Pen and paper for students to take notes
• First aid kit including epinephrine pen, anti-histamine tablets, anti-diahrrtic tablets, sterile gauze, band-aids, and clean water

Warm-Up

• Begin the lesson by showing the students a slide show of various allergic reactions and ask them to identify the signs and symptoms they see in each photo.
• After the slide show, ask the students to share any personal experiences they have had with allergies and allergic reactions.

Direct Instruction

• Next, explain to the students that an allergic reaction is a result of the body's immune system erroneously reacting to a foreign substance (such as food, medication, insect venom, or pollen) as if it were harmful.
• Discuss the various types of allergic reactions and the substances that cause them, such as anaphylaxis and angioedema, and provide examples of each.
• Explain the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, including skin rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, and nausea.
• Discuss the appropriate first aid response to an allergic reaction, including calling for emergency medical help and administering epinephrine if available.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a copy of a hypothetical scenario involving a student experiencing an allergic reaction.
• Have the students discuss the appropriate first aid response to the scenario and how they would implement it.
• Allow the groups to share their responses with the class and discuss as a group.
• Note: The hypothetical scenarios can be adapted to cover different types of allergic reactions and substances that cause them.

Independent Practice

• Provide each student with a copy of a hypothetical scenario involving a student experiencing an allergic reaction.
• Have the students write a first aid response plan for the scenario and then discuss their plan with a partner.
• Have the students present their first aid response plans to the class.

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson, including the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, the proper first aid response, and how to summon emergency help.
• Ask the students to share something they learned about allergic reactions during the lesson.

Assessment

• Observe the students as they practice administering first aid to a person experiencing an allergic reaction.
• Evaluate the students' participation in small group discussions and their understanding of the key points of the lesson.
• Ask the students to explain the proper first aid response to an allergic reaction in writing.