Table 1.

Mapping of major asthma concept areas with lesson plans

Concept area	Lesson plan
Defining asthma as a condition that causes difficulty with breathing	1, 2
Explaining that children with asthma can be active and healthy	1, 6
Explaining that asthma is not a contagious disease	1
Identifying signs and symptoms of an asthma episode	1, 2
Identifying common asthma triggers	3, 10
Identifying steps to assist a peer who is having difficulty with asthma	3, 5
Identifying components of the respiratory system	1, 7, 8
Understanding the role of mucus in asthma	9
Understanding the purpose and use of a peak flow meter	4, 11–15