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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Geography
Lesson Topic: Factors that influence effective disease monitoring: cost-effective testing, access and scalability of testing technology, access to patients, data accuracy, disclosure and patient confidentiality, international relations (collaboration)
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the key factors influencing effective disease monitoring.
  • Analyse how cost, accessibility, data accuracy, confidentiality and international collaboration affect monitoring outcomes.
  • Evaluate real‑world examples of monitoring systems and propose improvements for a given scenario.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint slides covering the six factors
  • Handout summarising each factor and the comparative table
  • Case‑study worksheets (e.g., COVID‑19 testing rollout)
  • Markers and flip chart for group brainstorming
  • Internet access for quick data searches
 Introduction:

Begin with a brief news clip of a recent outbreak highlighting testing challenges. Ask students what they already know about disease monitoring and why some countries respond faster than others. Explain that today they will dissect the factors that make monitoring systems effective and identify criteria for success.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – KWL chart on disease monitoring.
  2. Mini‑lecture (15') – Present the six key factors with global examples.
  3. Group analysis (20') – Each group examines one factor using the handout and a case‑study worksheet, then creates a poster.
  4. Gallery walk & discussion (10') – Groups share posters; teacher facilitates connections between factors.
  5. Synthesis activity (5') – Whole class builds a flowchart linking the factors.
  6. Exit ticket (5') – Students write one actionable recommendation for improving monitoring.
Conclusion:

Summarise how each factor interrelates to shape monitoring effectiveness. Have students complete an exit ticket stating the most critical factor for a successful response. Assign homework to research a recent outbreak and evaluate its monitoring system using the criteria learned today.