MASAPANG INTEGRATED

School Grade Level GRADE 8

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN JERRY M.
Teacher Learning Area Health
DALAWAMPU
LESSON Teaching
EXEMPL MARCH 04, 2024 Quarter THIRD QUARTER
Date
AR 7:30- 8:20
Teaching
10:20 – 11:10 No. of Days 1
Time
11:10 – 12:00

I. OBJECTIVES 1. Recall the four main stages of infection: incubation, prodromal, acute,
At the end of the lesson, the learner is and convalescent;
expected to: 2. Compare and contrast the stages of infection across different types of
pathogens (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi) and routes of transmission;
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of public health measures in targeting specific
stages of infection to control the spread of infectious diseases.
A. Content Standards Learning about the stages of infection involves analyzing various factors that
influence health behaviors, including personal hygiene, healthcare practices, and
societal norms regarding illness and infection control.
B. Performance Standards Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms
associated with each stage of infection in case studies or real-life scenarios.

C. Most Essential Learning

Competencies (MELC) LO 1 Discuss the stages of infection (H8DD-IIIa-15)
1. 2 Analyze the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the
Philippines (H8DD-llla-16)

II. CONTENTS Stages of Infection

III.LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
a. Teacher’s Guide Pages CO_Q3_Health8_ Module 1 Page 5
b. Learner Material’s Pages https://depedtambayan.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/HEALTH8-Q3-
MODULE1.pdf
c. Textbook Pages
d. Additional materials from
Learning Resources Images and videos from the following websites:
 https://www.google.com
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb_JwX9C4E0

B. List of Learning Resources for

Development and Engagement
Development - Teacher discussion.
Activities - Power point presentation.
Engagement - Teacher made activities
IV. PROCEDURES
A. INTRODUCTION  Prayer and Greetings
 Checking of attendance
 Short activity before the discussion
 The teacher will discuss the objectives of the lesson.

Activity 1
2 Pics 1 Word
 Teacher will show 2 pictures that show that may portrait the word that be
given.
 Then the students guess the answer based on the picture being shown.
1. Bacteria
 2. Incubation
3. Acute
4. Virus
5. infection

B. DEVELOPMENT Lesson Proper

Some students will be called to read statements by the teacher and encourage
them to explain what they had read.

Quarter 3 Lesson 1: The Leading Causes of Morbidity and Mortality in

the Philippines and the Stages of Infection

What is communicable disease?

Communicable diseases
 are illnesses that spread from one person to another or from an animal
to a person, or from a surface or a food.
 Diseases can be transmitted during air travel through: direct contact
with a sick person. respiratory droplet spread from a sick person
sneezing or coughing.

The Pathogens of Communicable Diseases

 Communicable diseases or infections are caused by pathogens or
infectious agents.
 Pathogens are harmful microorganism.

The five Pathogens of Communicable Diseases

1. Viruses
2. Bacteria
3. Fungi
4. Protozoa
5. Worms.

1. Virus – is a organism smaller than bacteria.

 Human Diseases caused by Virus
 Colds
 Cough
 Flu
 Measles
 Chicken pox
 Smallpox
 Rabies
 Genita warts
 Genital herpes
 AIDS
2. Bacteria – Bacteria are single-celled microorganism that can be
spherical, rod, or spiral in shape.
 Human Diseases caused by Bacteria
 Strep throat
 Tuberculosis
 Pneumonia
 Leprosy
 Tetanus
 Syphilis
 Food poisoning
3. Fungi – Fungi are a group of simple organisms like plants and
bacteria. They cannot produce their own food.
 Human Diseases caused by Fungi
 Tinea versicolor
 Athlete’s foot
  Ringworm
 Jock itch
4. Protozoa – Protozoans are single-celled complex organism that are
found in almost every part of the world.
 Human Diseases caused by Protozoa
 Malaria
 Amoebiasis
 Sleeping sickness
5. Worm – are long and cylindrical animals with no limbs and no eyes.
 Human Diseases caused by Worms
 Ascariasis
 Filariasis
 Hookworm infection
 Schistosomiasis
 Trichomoniasis

Stages of infection

Infection is a complex process involving various stages. Understanding these

stages is crucial for effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Four Stages of Infection

1. Incubation
2. Prodromal
3. Acute
4. Convalescence

1. Incubation
 The incubation period is the initial stage of infection, characterized by the
time between exposure to a pathogen and the onset of symptoms.
 During this period, the pathogen enters the host's body and begins to
replicate.
 However, the host may not exhibit any signs or symptoms of illness,
making it a critical period for disease transmission.
2. Prodromal
 During the prodromal period of an infectious disease, individuals may
experience nonspecific symptoms that signal the onset of illness.
 However, not all exposures during this period lead to full-blown
infection. Here are some instances where exposure during the prodromal
period may not result in infection:
1. Immune Response Activation
2. Low Pathogen Load
3. Individual Immune Status
4. Host Resistance
3. Acute
 Peak of infection.
 Symptoms are most severe.
 Immune system actively fighting the pathogen.

4. Convalescence
 Recovery period.
 Symptoms disappear.
 Body returns to normal state.
 Immune system strengthens defenses.

Example No. 1
Communicable Diseases: Covid – 19

 Incubation Phase: 1-14 days after transmission through droplets and

 direct contact.
 Prodromal Phase: early sign of symptoms of COVID 19.
 Acute Phase: Persons with COVID 19 may be sick for 10 days and must
continue quarantine.
 Convalescence: A COVID 19 positive person may feel better between 2
– 4 weeks.
Example No. 2
Communicable Diseases: Dengue Fever

 Incubation Phase: The initial signs and symptoms of Dengue Fever may
be from 5 – 7 days.
 Prodromal Phase: Early signs and symptoms of Dengue may appear
from 4 – 12 days.
 Acute – Dengue fever may last up to 7 days after early signs and
symptoms appear. Sign and symptoms include a high fever, headache,
nausea (dizziness followed by vomiting), Rashes on the body and muscle
joint pains.
 Convalescence Phase – In about 7 days, the person feels better but
isolation may be still implemented to prevent spread of infection.

Morbidity and Mortality

Morbidity refers to the proportion of the population being sick and how many
people are affected by a specific diseases or unhealthy state.
Mortality is the number of deaths that occur in a population.

Activity 2
C. ENGAGEMENT "Infectious Insights" Quick Quiz
 Divide the class into teams of 3-5 students. Each team should come up
with a creative team name to use throughout the quiz.
 There are 3 rounds (Quick question, Lightning round and Visual
challenge)
 In round 1 Quick question
 Teacher displays multiple-choice or true/false questions related to
the stages of infection on the screen.
 Teams have a limited time to discuss and select their answers.
 After 30-45 seconds, reveal the correct answer and award points
to teams with correct answers.
 Round 2 Lightning round
 Teacher Ask rapid-fire short-answer questions related to the
stages of infection.
 The teams have 10 sec to answer the question.
 Round 3: Visual Challenge
 Teacher displays images or diagrams related to the stages of
infection.
 Teams must quickly identify and raise their hands the stage of
infection depicted in each image.

Questions:
Round 1
1. True or False: The incubation period of an infection is the time between
exposure to the pathogen and the appearance of symptoms.

True or False

2. Multiple Choice: Which stage of infection is characterized by the initial

onset of symptoms, often mild or nonspecific?

A) Incubation
B) Prodromal
 C) Acute
D) Convalescence

3. True or False: During the prodromal stage of infection, the pathogen

replicates rapidly, leading to a high level of symptoms.

True or False

Round 2
1. What is the first stage of infection called?
2. At which stage does the immune system actively fight the
pathogen, leading to the peak of symptoms?
3. During which stage does the immune system rebuild defenses and
restore health?

Round 3

Key to correction:
Round 1
1. True
2. B) Prodromal
3. False
Round 2
1. Exposure
2. Acute
3. Convalescence
Round 3
1. Incubation Period
2. Prodromal Period

Activity 3
D. ASSIMILATION 1. True or False: Exposure to a pathogen always leads to infection.

2. True or False: During the prodromal stage of infection, symptoms are

typically at their most severe.

3. True or False: The incubation period is the time between exposure to a

pathogen and the appearance of symptoms.

4. True or False: Convalescence is the stage of infection where symptoms

start to subside as the immune system gains control over the pathogen.

5. True or False: The acute stage of infection is characterized by the initial

onset of symptoms, often mild or nonspecific.

6. Which stage of infection is characterized by the initial onset of

symptoms?
a) Incubation
b) Prodromal
c) Acute
 d) Decline

7. What is the term for the time between exposure to a pathogen and the
appearance of symptoms?
a) Recovery period
b) Incubation period
c) Prodromal period
d) Acute period

8. During which stage does the immune system actively fight the pathogen,
leading to the peak of symptoms?
a) Incubation
b) Prodromal
c) Acute
d) Decline

9. Which stage of infection represents the period of time when symptoms

are typically at their most severe?
a) Incubation
b) Prodromal
c) Acute
d) Decline

10. What is the term for the period when the pathogen load decreases, and
symptoms start to improve?
a) Incubation period
b) Prodromal period
c) Acute period
d) Decline period

Key to Correction:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. D
V. REFLECTION Assignment.
1. What do you think are some of the most pressing health issues facing the
Philippines today?
2. Why is it important for us to understand the leading causes of morbidity
and mortality in the Philippines?

Prepared by: Checked:

JOHN JERRY M. DALAWAMPU MAGNON DIONELL D. DOMINGO

Subject Teacher Master Teacher II