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- 6th - 10th
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Students examine what experts have discovered so far about Alzheimer's. They explore how the brain works, and how it changes as we age. They discover things they should do - or not do - to keep their brains healthy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study how Alzheimer's affects different parts of the brain, sketch a healthy neuron and its parts, and diagram brain changes during the early and late stages of Alzheimer's. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss ways in which diseases affect individuals, families, and society, and view and answer questions about segments from The Forgetting related to the impact of Alzheimer's disease on society and families. They brainstorm and list ways that Alzheimer's might affect the economy, government, and health care system, and write informational letters telling the general public why our society should be concerned about Alzheimer's disease. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the coping skills that are necessary when dealing a loved who has Alzheimer's disease. They write using emotionally charged descriptive words after watching an associated video. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the healthcare system, including insurance, drug prices, and patient rights. Following a field trip to the children's ward of a hospital, they work in groups to analyze various conditions,problems/diseases, presented on index cards. Other facets of the lesson include watching several videos about health care and holding a student debate about adopting a universal health plan. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the issue of celebritites who speak out for certain diseases. After reading an article, they consider a doctor's perspective on the use of celebrities. In groups, they research a common disease and design a public service announcement. They also research an organization associated with the same disease and write a letter to its president selling the announcement. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the ALzheimers disease. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They obtain information and input the data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Students identify trends in the data and categorize them for an audience. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students analyze the influences that result in health problems. They identify environmental and genetic factors that influence health problems. Students scan the newspaper looking for articles on health and health problems. They share information regarding environmental and genetic sources for disease or injury. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify causes and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, describe how technology can greatly improve ability to diagnose and treat diseases, and design experiment to investigate science of physical therapy techniques. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students read and discuss and article on Alzheimer's disease focusing on how doctor's can diagnose the disease since there is not a simple test available to detect it. They also explore the types of medical careers that are involved in caring for Alzheimer's patients. Full Review »
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