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 Non-Communicable Diseases
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Introduction Task Procedure Resources Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Information
Introduction:
Evaluation:
Conclusion:
This webquest is based
on nys
standards
For more information, e-mail Ms. Stewart.
Works Cited:
The Centers for Disease
Control in Atlanta, Georgia has just been contacted by Washington,
D.C. Reports have been issued stating there has been a large
increase in the number of cases of non-communicable diseases across the
country. You are a scientist working for the CDC and have been
given the task of identifying a disease, stating the causes, describing
the symptoms, and outlining a prescribed course of treatment. As
always, illustrations are extremely helpful in getting your information
across.
Task:Your job as the Scientist
working for the CDC is to research your assigned disease. In order to help your country
reduce the number of active cases, you need to be able to identify the
symptoms of the disease, the cause of the disease, describe the effects
the disease
has on the body and state the course of treatment. After you diagnose
your disease you need to present your findings to the Executive Board
at the CDC. They will use your information to
improve the health of the American people.
Procedure:- Your teacher will divide you into pairs or your teacher may have you work solo.
- Each pair or individual will be assigned a non-communicable disease.
- Using the resources
below, you
will answer the following questions:
Slide 1: Name of the disease and your names.
Slide 2: What are the risk behaviors for the disease?
Slide 3: What are the symptoms of your disease?
Slide 4: What is the recommended treatment for your disease?
Slide 5: What are prevention tips?
Slide 6: Please include a list of your works cited.
- You will present your findings in a 5 slide power point presentation (one slide for each question, including works cited).
- Your power point will
include appropriate
graphics, readability,
and all required informtion.
- Each pair will also
turn in (2)
3X5 cards with your disease printed at the top and your names and G/P/D
at the bottom.
Card 1: List risk behaviors/symptoms of your disease.
Card 2: List treatments and prevention for your disease.
- Students will take
notes using the Non-Communicable
Disease worksheet
during each presentation.
Evaluation:
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Executive
Director CDC |
Scientist |
Assistant
Scientist |
Laboratory
Technician |
| Information |
Throughly
explored all aspects of the task. Disease and risk behaviors are
clearly identified. All symptoms are described explicitly. Course
of treatment throughly stated. All modes of transmission
listed. |
Explored
all aspects of the task. Disease and risk
behaviors are
identified. Symptoms are identified. Course of treatment
explained. Modes of transmission listed. |
Partially
explored aspects of task Disease and risk
behaviors and symptoms are
somewhat identified. Some course of treatment
and mode of transmission listed. |
Minimally explored aspects of task. Disease and risk behaviorsand treatment is unclear. Modes of transmission lincomplete. |
| Presentation |
Powerpoint demonstrates clear understanding of projects instructions. Oral presentation is clear and audible. | Powerpoint demonstrates understanding of projects instructions. Oral presentation is clear and audible. | Powerpoint demonstrates some understanding of projects instructions. Oral presentation is may be unclear and inaudible. | Powerpoint demonstrates vague understanding of projects instructions. Oral presentation is unclear and inaudible. |
| On
Task |
Demonstrates cooperative teamwork. Uses excellent time-management skills. | Demonstrates cooperative teamwork and time-management skills most of the time | Demonstrates some cooperative teamwork and time-management skills some of the time. | Demonstrates cooperative teamwork and time-management skills rarely. |
| Punctuality |
On
Time |
Late |
Congratulations to the CDC and
their workers! You have increased awareness within your local
community about causes and prevention of non-communicable
diseases. With this knowledge, you will be able to teach
community members to identify symptoms of common non-communicable
diseases, appropriate treatments and prevention strategies.
Now go out there and spread the word!
To Find out more about how to prevent non-communicable diseases, check out:
Teacher Information:To Find out more about how to prevent non-communicable diseases, check out:
This WebQuest was created as a
collaboration between the Technology, Library Media and Health
Departments at Taconic Hills Middle School. The WebQuest was
designed by Mrs. Ueland
(Computer Technology Teacher, Tech Specialist) with assistance from Mrs. Davis (Library
Media Specialist) and Tricia Oates
(Library Intern) based upon a lesson plan from Ms. Stewart (Health).
This webquest was meant for middle school and or high school. You should allot 3-4 days (42 minute periods) to complete this WebQuest. After ALL students present their powerpoint presentations, students will review for a quiz/test by roleplay. Students will randomly be given other students' 3x5 cards with treatment/symptoms. With the information, the pair will roleplay Scientist/Patient. The rest of the class will try and diagnose the patient. The upcoming lessonplan will be a quiz on diseases.
This webquest was meant for middle school and or high school. You should allot 3-4 days (42 minute periods) to complete this WebQuest. After ALL students present their powerpoint presentations, students will review for a quiz/test by roleplay. Students will randomly be given other students' 3x5 cards with treatment/symptoms. With the information, the pair will roleplay Scientist/Patient. The rest of the class will try and diagnose the patient. The upcoming lessonplan will be a quiz on diseases.
For more information, e-mail Ms. Stewart.
Works Cited: