Grade 9 Material

1. WHAT ISSUES CAN BE DERIVED FROM
THIS?

2. WHAT ISSUES CAN BE DERIVED FROM
THIS?

3. MAKING
VALUE
JUDGMENTS
ON CRITICAL
ISSUES AND
CALL FOR

4. WHAT IS A CRITICAL
ISSUE?

5. something that
creates a problem or
concern among a
great number of
people
WHAT IS A CRITICAL
ISSUE?

6. tends to be complex
and usually not easy to
solve since it consists of
interrelated problems
that need to be worked
out systematically
WHAT IS A CRITICAL
ISSUE?

7. when an issue is
critical, it means
something that
needs immediate
action or solution
WHAT IS A CRITICAL
ISSUE?

8. MAJOR
TYPES OF
ISSUES

9. CURRENT ISSUE
• these can be
obviously
observed
• Public interest is
high, and action

10. EMERGING
ISSUES
• these are less
widely recognized
but they are
apparent
• They are seen as
becoming

11. EMERGING
ISSUES

12. POTENTIAL
ISSUES
• These are not
quite visible yet,
but they will
eventually
become
problems of

13. LET’S PRACTICE!

14. LET’S PRACTICE!

15. LET’S PRACTICE!

17. WHAT HAVE
I
LEARNED
TODAY?

18. Identify critical issues and types of
issues
Analyze pictures of critical issues
Create an advocacy slogan about critical

20. Malaria Measles Salmonella Athlete’s Foot
Needs a vector
(mosquito)
Direct
(contact with
infectious droplets)
Indirect
(contact with
contaminated food
or water)
Direct
(contact with
infected skin or
contaminated
surfaces)
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
ANSWER KEY
How does each communicable disease below spread?
(direct, indirect, or through a vector)

21. Pathogens Diseases in Humans Diseases in Plants
Bacteria Salmonella Citrus Canker
Virus Measles Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV)
Fungi Athlete’s Foot Powdery Mildew
Protists Malaria Potato Late Blight
A pathogen is an organism that causes disease to its host.
SUMMARY

22. Research how our bodies
recognise and fight against
pathogens. Then, share what
you’ve learned by creating a
poster in Canva.
ASSIGNMENT

23. RESOURCE
PAGE
Use these icons and illustrations in your Canva Presentation. Happy designing! Don't forget to delete this page before presenting.

24. Try this background for online class.
*Please delete this section before downloading.

25. B C D M
B for blur C for confetti D for a drumroll M for mic drop
O Q U 0-9
O for bubbles Q for quiet U for unveil
Any number from
0-9 for a timer
PRESS THESE KEYS WHILE ON PRESENT
MODE