ILCTE Lesson Taking a Temperature

Illinois CTE Endorsement Area: Health Science Technology

Lesson Title: Taking a Temperature

Lesson Author: Joann Curtis, RN

ILCTE Leader and Lesson Consultant: Nance Budde, RN

Lesson Created: June 2020

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Lesson Overview: Most people believe they know how to take a temperature. Do they really? Students will learn there are different types of thermometers and different places that a temperature can be taken. Each site has there own “normal.” Students will learn “how” to read a glass thermometer and determine if the reading is normal or abnormal. Responding to the immediate need of online resources, the ILCTE Innovative Curriculum Resources Project conducted a series of Professional Learning experiences. We wish to express our appreciation to the teachers for creating and sharing a lesson. This lesson is provided as a guide for online teaching. Click here to provide feedback on your implementation of this lesso

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