Students will learn how and where to look for ticks. Students will learn what to do if they find a tick on their body. After video, use the following questions to guide discussion with your students.
Ticks carry many diseases that can be harmful to humans.
One of these diseases is lyme disease. Wear white or light colored clothing so that if a tick is on your clothing you can see it. If you are wearing pants, tuck your pants into your socks. This prevents a tick from crawling up your leg. When you come inside after a day outdoors check all over your body for ticks.