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  Garrison School Environmental Education

health & safety

protection from lyme disease

2/20/2016

 
The advocacy, research, and education organization LymeDisease.org provides thorough information about ticks and Lyme Disease. It also provides recommendations on how to protect oneself from tickborne illnesses.  A poster below, created by the Lyme Disease Association, shows the size of nymphs and fully grown ticks. Nymphs are tiny ticks that are the size of a poppy seed. The poster also explains how to dress before hiking, and the importance of engaging in a tick check immediately after hiking. Examine the hairline, scalp, behind the ears, behind the knees, the armpits, waist, and back. If you find a tick, remove it with a tick remover or tweezers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information about the symptoms of tickborne illnesses.
The New York State Department of Health explains how to remove a tick properly. Additional instructions for tick removal are provided here. The New York State Department of Health provides an informative guide to Lyme Disease prevention.
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taking foss outdoors

2/20/2016

 
The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley developed the Full Option Science System (FOSS), a research-based science curriculum for grades K-8. The guide Taking FOSS Outdoors discusses safety and comfort issues to consider when taking students outdoors on pages 6-8. The guide also discusses the importance of monitoring the weather and dressing appropriately to make outdoor learning experiences enjoyable.
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    These resources provide information about how to safeguard students' health and prevent accidents while teaching outdoors.

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