Universidad de Manila

School Grade Level

College of Education
Teacher Ronald Vedasto Subject Micro
Multicellular
Teaching Date
Topic parasitic: Flatworms
Time
& flatworm diseases

I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content
Standards
B. Performance
Standards
A. The learners demonstrate an understanding of: the epidemiology and
transmission pathways of common flatworm diseases such schistosomiasis and
tapeworm infections.
B. The learners shall be able to: the life cycle and morphology of flatworms,
including their reproductive strategies and host interactions.
C. Learning C. At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
Competencie * To assess the impact of flatworm infections on human health, including the burden
s/ Objectives of disease, socioeconomic implications, and potential for morbidity and mortality.
* To develop strategies for the prevention, control, and treatment of flatworm
diseases, including the evaluation of pharmacological interventions, public health
initiatives, and sanitation measures.
* To explore the mechanisms of pathogenesis employed by flatworms, including
tissue invasion, immune evasion, and nutrient acquisition.
II. CONTENT
Key Ideas:
* Lifecycle Complexity: Flatworms often have complex lifecycles involving multiple
hosts, such as intermediate hosts and definitive hosts, where different stages of the
parasite's development occur.
* Transmission: Transmission of flatworm diseases often involves the ingestion of
contaminated food or water containing parasite eggs or larvae, or through direct
contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
* Diverse Species: Flatworms encompass a diverse group of species, including
tapeworms (cestodes) and flukes (trematodes), each with its own unique
Key Ideas characteristics and life cycles.
* Pathogenicity: Flatworm infections can cause a range of health issues in humans
and animals, depending on the species involved and the location of the infection.
Symptoms can vary widely, from mild discomfort to severe organ damage or even
death.
* Prevention and Control: Prevention and control measures for flatworm diseases
often focus on improving sanitation, hygiene, and food safety practices, as well as
implementing strategies such as deworming programs in animals and public health
education campaigns.

III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
* World Health Organization (WHO). (2017). Soil-transmitted helminth infections.
Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-
helminth-infections
Reference/s * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2022). Parasites -
Fascioliasis. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/fasciola/index.html
IV. PROCEDUR Materials: Laptop TV-set/LCD projector, Instructional Materials/Power point
E presentations (texts, images, animation, video clips)
PRELIMINARY • Prayer
ACTIVITY • Greetings
• Attendance
Introductory Group Activity
• Make 5 groups, give a type of flatworm and explain the meaning and information of
it per group.
- Taenia (Tapeworms)
EXPLORE
- Fasciola (Liver fluke)
- Taenia saginata (Beef tapeworm)
- Echinococcus granulosus – The dog tapeworm.
- Planaria (freshwater flatworm)
- Opisthorchis
- Begin with a brief overview of parasites and their classification.
- Introduce the topic of multicellular parasites, focusing on flatworms
Introduction
- Discuss the different type of Flatworms and Flatworms Diseases.
(15 minutes)
- Explain the importance of understanding flatworms and their diseases in public
health and biology
- Q&A and Discussion (5 minutes)
ELABORATE
- Open the floor for questions, clarifications, and discussion on key concepts
covered in the lesson.
* Short Quiz
1. This is the type genus of the Taeniidae family of tapeworms.
2. Which is also known as “the common liver fluke” or “the sheep liver fluke.
3. Commonly known as the beef tapeworm. It is an intestinal parasite in humans
causing taeniasis and cysticercosis in cattle.
EVALUATE 4. The dog tapeworm or called the hydatid worm or dog tapeworm, is a cyclophyllid
cestode that dwells in the small intestine of canids as an adult.
5. Free-living flatworms of the class Turbellaria, order Tricladida, which includes
hundreds of species, found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats.
6. Infection with Opisthorchis viverrini (Southeast Asian liver fluke) or O. felineus (cat
liver fluke).
- Research project: Students can choose a specific flatworm parasite and investigate its
EXTEND
biology, epidemiology, and impact on human health.
- This lesson plan provides a structured framework for teaching about multicellular
REFLECTION parasites, specifically flatworms and flatworm diseases, while incorporating
interactive learning activities and opportunities for deeper exploration of the topic.