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.â„¢"
February 3:
Fact: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are major risk factors for heart disease.
Disease: Heart failure
Community Activity: Collaborate with local healthcare providers to offer free heart health check-ups or consultations.
Form of Prevention: Limit intake of saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars.
Lesson Plan: Understanding Heart Failure
Learning Objectives:
Define heart failure and its causes.
Identify the symptoms and risk factors associated with heart failure.
Understand the importance of lifestyle modifications and treatment options for managing heart failure.
Materials Needed:
Handouts with information on heart failure symptoms, causes, and treatments
Whiteboard and markers
Worksheets for guided and independent practice
Models or diagrams of the heart
Educational videos or brochures on heart failure
Instructional Strategies:
Introduction (10 minutes):
Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about heart failure and what factors they think may contribute to it.
Define heart failure as a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively.
Explain common causes of heart failure, such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and heart valve disorders.
Guided Practice (15 minutes):
Use models or diagrams of the heart to visually illustrate how heart failure can impact the heart's structure and function.
Discuss the symptoms of heart failure, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling.
Engage students in a role-playing activity where they act out symptoms and scenarios related to heart failure.
Independent Practice (20 minutes):
Distribute worksheets with case studies or scenarios related to heart failure.
Ask students to analyze each case and identify potential risk factors and lifestyle modifications that could help manage or prevent heart failure.
Have students work in small groups to create educational posters or brochures on heart failure prevention and management.
Assessment Methods:
Formative assessment: Monitor student participation during discussions and hands-on activities.
Written assessment: Evaluate student understanding through responses on worksheets or quizzes.
Role-playing assessment: Assess student comprehension and ability to communicate heart failure-related information effectively through role-playing scenarios.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
Review key concepts covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of early detection, lifestyle changes, and treatment adherence in managing heart failure.
Encourage students to share any additional questions or insights they have gained about heart failure.
Provide resources for further information on heart failure, including support groups and healthcare providers.
By the end of the lesson, students should have a deeper understanding of heart failure, its symptoms, causes, and strategies for prevention and management, empowering them to make informed decisions about heart health.