Description
Students will get an introduction of public health and how it connects all individuals. Students will also be introduced to the potential careers within the field and the education required for this field.
Objectives
Define what public health is.
Learn about the levels of education needed to pursue a career in public health.
Learn about different public health careers.
Learn where public health professionals work.
Resources
Public Health Careers Presentation
Video: What is Public Health? (in PPT)
Additional Optional Videos:
- Career in Public Health| Everything you need to know-Public Health Careers| Healthcare Management
- What is Public Health? Crash Course Public Health #1
Activity Options
ACTIVITY ONE: Health Maps - Outbreaks Near Me
Follow Link: https://www.healthmap.org/en/
Use map to zoom into communities across the world and track current reported outbreaks (Respiratory, animal, vector-borne, gastrointestinal, skin/rash, MRSA, Neuro and others) as well as local news.
Individuals like epidemiologists, research analysts and community health workers help to compile data to show the health of communities and areas of need.
ACTIVITY TWO: Outbreak Interactive Game
Link to game: https://www.cdc.gov/mobile/applications/sto/web-app.html
Use the clues to answer the questions and try to solve the puzzle.
Can work as a whole class to try and solve each puzzle or in small groups or individually