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 9:
Fact: Cardiovascular disease is responsible for one in every three deaths in the United States.
Disease: Endocarditis
Community Activity: Collaborating with schools to educate children about heart health and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Form of Prevention: Engage in regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming.
Lesson Plan: Exploring Endocarditis Through Clay Sculpting
Learning Objectives:
Define endocarditis and understand its impact on the inner lining of the heart.
Identify the causes, symptoms, and potential complications of endocarditis.
Explore treatment options and preventive measures for managing endocarditis.
Materials Needed:
Modeling clay in various colors
Reference materials on endocarditis
Models or diagrams of the heart showing the endocardium
Whiteboard and markers
Instructional Strategies:
Introduction (10 minutes):
Introduce the topic of endocarditis and explain how it affects the inner lining (endocardium) of the heart.
Discuss the causes of endocarditis, including bacterial infections and underlying heart conditions.
Engage students in a brief discussion on the symptoms and risks associated with endocarditis.
Guided Practice (15 minutes):
Show models or diagrams of the heart highlighting the endocardium and its role in heart health.
Review common symptoms of endocarditis, such as fever, fatigue, and heart murmurs.
Use the whiteboard to draw and label the structures of the heart affected by endocarditis.
Independent Practice (20 minutes):
Divide students into small groups and provide them with modeling clay.
Ask each group to create a visual representation of endocarditis using the clay provided.
Have students sculpt the heart structure, focusing on showcasing the inflammation and damage seen in endocarditis.
Assessment Methods:
Formative assessment: Observe student engagement during discussions and the clay sculpting activity.
Peer evaluation: Have students provide feedback to their peers on the accuracy and creativity of their clay representations.
Clay sculpture assessment: Evaluate student understanding through the visual representations created for endocarditis.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
Summarize key points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing endocarditis.
Encourage students to share their clay sculptures and discuss the features and details that represent endocarditis.
Discuss the significance of lifestyle modifications, treatment options, and preventive measures for individuals at risk of endocarditis.
By the end of the lesson, students should have a deeper understanding of endocarditis, its symptoms, treatment options, and the impact of lifestyle changes in managing and improving heart health, expressed through their creative clay sculptures.
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