Download and print these materials so you have reliable information for yourself and others. We have included a short description of each document so that you may determine which best fits your needs.
FAST FACTS Flyer (English)
18 of the most important facts around Lyme disease prevention. Download here.
Enfermedad de Lyme datos de interés (FAST FACTS flyer in Spanish)
Descarga aquí.
Lyme Symptoms Flyer (English)
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 for your reference.
Síntomas de la Enfermedad de Lyme (Lyme Symptoms Flyer in Spanish)
Descarga aquí.
About Lyme Flyer
Need a general overview of what Lyme is? This is two-page flyer that covers topics including: key facts and figures about Lyme; the most common myths about Lyme; annual NIH spending per patient on the disease; what to do if you find a tick on yourself or someone else and important prevention tips. Also learn about Bay Area Lyme’s mission and the story of how we were founded. Download here.
Educator Materials
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.
Administrators—consider adding tick-bite prevention information to your “getting ready for outdoor education” download packet for parents and teachers. 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 preparation information.
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.
Administrators—consider using these forms to print, complete, and send home if a child gets bitten while at Outdoor Ed or on a 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.
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.
Administrators—consider adding tick-bite prevention information to your “getting ready for outdoor education” download packet for parents and teachers. 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 preparation information.
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.
Administrators—consider using these forms to print, complete, and send home if a child gets bitten while at Outdoor Ed or on a 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.
Tick-bite Prevention Materials for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators
Administrators—consider adding tick-bite prevention information to your “getting ready for outdoor education” download packet for parents and teachers. 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 preparation information.
Administrators–consider using these forms to print, complete, and send home if a child gets bitten while at Outdoor Ed or on a 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.
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. Click here to browse through our current Prevention Tools.
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