Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program

Vector-borne Diseases

Lyme Disease Resources for Educators (5th grade curriculum)

*For a free viewer or to request a hard copy

The following educational materials have been provided for a pilot tick education program for school nurses and 5th grade teachers. The program is called "Ticks: Know Your Enemy". Materials were assembled by the Maine Vector-borne Disease Working Group, Youth Education Subcommittee. These materials are also available to the general public.

Mission Statement

Original Microsoft Word* | Adobe PDF*
Curriculum Microsoft Word* | Adobe PDF*

“Ticks: Know Your Enemy” Educational Powerpoint Presentation

Powerpoint narrated by Doug Rafferty
Teacher’s notes – Adobe PDF*

Sesame Street Movie “Lyme Disease: Facts for Kids” (movie coming)

Lyme Disease Resource Links

Resource Links Microsoft Word* | Adobe PDF*

Educational Materials

Know Your Ticks! Bookmark Adobe PDF*
Know Your Ticks! Wallet card Adobe PDF*
Student Activity Worksheets Adobe PDF*
CDC Insect Repellent Guide Microsoft Word* | Adobe PDF*

Donor acknowledgement

Of Links and Resources Microsoft Word* | Adobe PDF*

"Ticks: Know Your Enemy" 2008 Pilot Program - Teacher Feedback Survey

This feedback survey was developed for educators who have integrated "Ticks: Know Your Enemy" into their 5th grade curricula. Completed surveys give the Youth Education Subcommittee members pertinent information to improve the “Ticks, Know Your Enemy” program. All surveys are confidential and are only shared among committee members.

Teacher Survey 2008 – Microsoft Excel* | Adobe PDF*

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