The Polio Epidemic
Grade 4 · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify ways people tried to prevent and treat polio.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
Chapter 1 | The Polio Crusade | American Experience | PBS
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one thing people did to try to prevent getting polio, according to the video. The video mentioned the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. What kind of treatment did it offer to polio patients? According to the video, what did some families do with the belongings of a person who had polio in an attempt to prevent the spread of the disease?”
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