It’s our goal here at Anatomy In Clay® Learning System, to teach students about heart disease in hopes that it will lead to its prevention.
One Fact,
One Disease,
One Community Activity,
One Form of Prevention, and
One Lesson Plan.
Once a day, every day of February.
"The Mind Cannot Forget What The Hands Have Learned.™"
February 14:
Fact: Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Disease: Aortic stenosis
Community Activity: Partnering with local businesses to offer discounts or promotions for heart-healthy products or services.
Form of Prevention: Stay connected with friends and family for emotional support and social engagement.
Lesson Plan: Exploring Aortic Stenosis
Learning Objectives:
Define aortic stenosis and understand its causes and symptoms.
Identify the risk factors associated with aortic stenosis.
Explore treatment options for aortic stenosis.
Analyze the impact of aortic stenosis on the overall health of individuals.
Materials Needed:
Model of a heart
Diagrams or pictures illustrating aortic stenosis
Video or animation showing the functioning of a healthy heart and a heart with aortic stenosis
Paper and pens for note-taking
Stethoscope
Blood pressure cuff
An inflatable balloon or tube
Instructional Strategies:
Introduction (10 minutes):
Begin by discussing the basics of the heart's anatomy and function. Introduce the concept of aortic stenosis, explaining what it is and how it affects the heart's functioning.
Guided Practice (20 minutes):
Show the model of a heart and use diagrams to explain how aortic stenosis occurs.
Use the video or animation to help students visualize the difference between a healthy heart and a heart with aortic stenosis.
Demonstrate using the stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to listen for heart murmurs and measure blood pressure in a case study related to aortic stenosis.
Show how the heart has to work harder to pump blood through a narrowed aortic valve using the inflatable balloon or tube as a representation.
Independent Practice (20 minutes):
Divide students into small groups and assign them a case study related to a patient with aortic stenosis. Have them research the risk factors, symptoms, treatment options, and impact on overall health. Each group will present their findings to the class.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
Have a class discussion on the importance of early detection and treatment of aortic stenosis. Recap the key points learned during the lesson.
Assessment Methods:
Participation in group discussions and activities
Student presentations on the case studies
Informal observations of student engagement and understanding
Hands-On Activities:
Using the stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to listen and measure heart functions
Demonstrating the impact of aortic stenosis on heart function with the inflatable balloon or tube
By incorporating hands-on activities and group work, students will actively engage with the topic of aortic stenosis, enhancing their understanding and retention of the material.
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