Newborn Health Issues

5th GradeHealth15 min

aligned to Nln

Learning Objective

I can identify common health issues in newborn babies include deafness

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

Guided Notes

5 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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    Newborns may exhibit jerky or twitchy movements due to their nervous system still developing.

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    Babies typically don't produce visible tears when crying until they are about one to three months old.

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    If a baby's eye is red or the eyelid is swollen when experiencing a blocked tear duct, it's important to consult a doctor to rule out infection.

Practice

10 min

3 questions β€’ Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œName three common health issues that may occur in newborn babies.”

Teacher Guide

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