Chronic Disease
Chronic Disease Lesson Plan
Objective
To teach students about the Chronic Disease and related health issues and topics.
- Enumerate the differences between chronic and acute diseases.
- Discuss common chronic diseases.
- Discuss prevention of chronic diseases.
Materials
- Chronic Disease (powerpoint outline)
- Diabetes video (1:00)
- Blood Pressure video (3:00)
- Family History Tree Example
- Getting Healthier Action Plan
In Preparation for this Lesson:
- Watch the videos and be prepared to discuss them with your student.
Activity (for M-level)
- Start by reviewing the Chronic Disease outline with your student. Trade off reading the pages, and discussing the topics there.
- When you cover diabetes and blood pressure, watch their respective videos to break up the reading.
- Next review the Family History Tree Example and discuss the importance of knowing the risk factors associated with your family tree.
- Conclude the lesson by completing the Getting Healthier Action Plan with your student.
Activity (for E-level)
- Start by reviewing the Chronic Disease outline with your student. Trade off reading the pages, and discussing the topics there.
- When you cover diabetes and blood pressure, watch their respective videos to break up the
reading. Pause the video whenever it goes too quickly, and help explain the concepts to your
student. - Next review the Family History Tree Example and discuss the importance of knowing the
risk factors associated with your family tree. - Conclude the lesson by completing the Getting Healthier Action Plan with your student.
Activity (for D-level)
- Start by reviewing the Chronic Disease outline with your student. Have your students read through the pages, and discuss the topics there.
- When you cover diabetes and blood pressure, watch their respective videos to break up the reading.
- Next review the Family History Tree Example and discuss the importance of knowing the risk factors associated with your family tree.
- Conclude the lesson by completing the Getting Healthier Action Plan with your student.
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