What is Sick Building Syndrome? LESSON

by Dynamic Earth Learning

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: healthPhysEd,adaptation,optimizingTheDesignSolution,technicalLearning,edtech,science

Grades: 5,6,7,8,9

Description: Embedded video lesson on first slide! Then students answer 30 questions. Sick building syndrome refers to a range of undefined symptoms experienced by individuals living in a "sick" building, such as headaches, dizziness, respiratory problems, and dry eyes. The exact cause of these symptoms is unknown, making it difficult to diagnose. Factors believed to contribute to sick building syndrome include inadequate ventilation, biological contaminants (such as mold and bacteria), and chemical contaminants (from cleaning products, paint, etc.). The lesson also highlights the symptoms of sick building syndrome and ways to reduce the risk of sick building syndrome. While there is no specific treatment for sick building syndrome, alleviating symptoms and preventing exposure to contaminants are important steps.