Professional educators in both conventional classrooms and non-traditional teaching situations need specialized and easily accessible materials and tools to teach students about tick-bite prevention.
“Bay Area Lyme has the best educational resources for people looking to learn about Lyme disease. I particularly appreciate that you have information in English and Spanish. When people ask me where to go for information on Lyme and tick-borne diseases, I always point them to your website.” – Lisa J., New York State
Classroom-based Teaching
Here, you will find a complete, downloadable classroom-based curriculum for classroom teachers, which includes a teacher’s guide, teacher PowerPoint, handouts, exercises, assignments, and activities for students. This curriculum is aimed at grades 4–6 and is aligned with California State Standards for Health and Science. It is also in alignment with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), written by a California credentialed science teacher with an MEd in curriculum design.
TickSense Curriculum: Student packet and activities including word search, crossword puzzle, and a STEM extension assignment (.pdf, 14 pages). Click here for the English version. Click here for the Spanish version.
TickSense Curriculum: Teacher Materials (.pdf, 20 pages). Click here for the English version. Click here for the Spanish version.
TickSense Curriculum: Teacher Powerpoint Download (.pptx, 16 slides) Click here for the English version. Click here for the Spanish version.
Other Teaching Situations and Materials
Materials for outdoor educators, naturalists, residential outdoor programs, and classroom teachers leading field trips are assembled here to assist you with materials and handouts that can be used independently—or to supplement and extend a classroom-based environment. These materials can be used in combination with the classroom curriculum above, or as stand-alone elements. We also have downloadable information that you can share with parents in advance of students arriving at your program—and you can cut and paste this information into your own download information packets for parents. You decide what’s best for your teaching situation.
It is important to note that you could have some, and not all, of the symptoms at every stage. If you suspect you may have Lyme disease, talk to your doctor. Download our Lyme Symptoms PDF in English and Spanish for your reference.
Use these forms to print, complete, and send home if a child gets bitten while at Outdoor Ed or on a school field trip. The forms are available to download in English and in Spanish. If available, the tick that bit the child should be saved and sent home with the child for testing. Parents are alerted to the symptoms of Lyme on the form so they can know when to seek treatment for their child.
‘Cut and Paste’ Tick-bite Prevention Information
Add tick-bite prevention information to your “getting ready for outdoor education” downloads or printed packets (relevant to teachers and parents). Click here for a word document in English, and click here for the Spanish version, that you may cut-and-paste into your existing materials for packing lists and pre-outdoor education or field trip preparation information.
Free Signage and Tick Removal Tools
We provide free signage and tools to educational programs and organizations to help remind children and adults to check themselves for ticks daily. Our signage is made of waterproof and graffiti-proof material. Please contact us directly at info@bayarealyme.org so we may discuss your needs.
Kid Tick-Check Sign
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Adult Tick-Check Sign
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Tick Keys
“The tick check signs are highly effective. Students alert us immediately if they find a tick embedded anywhere on their bodies. The fact that these are waterproof and graffiti proof has been a big help. Thank you, Bay Area Lyme!” – Katie Anderson, Cyamaca Outdoor School, San Diego Office of Education.
“The tick keys have been a phenomenal addition to our health and safety program on Stanford Campus. We are thrilled to partner with Bay Area Lyme to bring such effective tick-bite prevention awareness to our employees.” – Sarah E. Martin, Stanford Environmental Health and Safety
Partnership Opportunities
We can partner with your organization to make customized tick-bite prevention materials for you at cost. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs. Click here to visit our Partner Page.
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