Lesson Plan

Asthma: Grades 9-12

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Two activities encourage high schoolers to learn about asthma. In the first lesson, learners watch two videos that feature individuals talking about how they manage their condition. Groups then craft videos about how pupils can support peers with asthma and post their work on social media or a school blog. The second activity asks individuals to read articles about the condition then draft an essay in which they share ideas about how government agencies and health organizations might be able to help young people with asthma.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask a class member who has asthma if they feel comfortable sharing their experiences with the class
  • Divide the class into seven groups and assign each a different article to read and summarize for the whole class
  • Invite a health professional to talk with the class about the condition
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure that a protocol is in place for a safe, respectful discussion of the condition
  • Set aside extra prep time to read the three factsheets for teachers
Pros
  • Includes a comprehension quiz and answer key
Cons
  • No rubrics are included for the projects