Assignment
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS FOR THE HUMAN DISEASE PROJECT:
Part One:
Notes- including 2 diagrams
Part Two:
Video evaluation
Part Three:
Presenting your work
Take the information you learned from taking notes and doing research to create a pamphlet, PowerPoint, poster or another presentation form of your choice (ask your teacher if you are unsure of how you would like to present your work).
Big Questions
How do specific diseases and disorders affect human health?
What have advancements in science done to reduce the impact of diseases and disorders on human health?
The purpose of this assignment is to study conditions and diseases of the human body and to learn how to evaluate scientific information from a variety of sources (databases, internet sites, magazines and books). Students will evaluate the impact that scientific discoveries and advancements have had on human health.
Resources
The World Book Online Reference Center is a great place to begin your research. Don't forget to check out the links at the end of some of the articles. They will lead you to other relevant and interesting information.
Consumer Health Complete (and EBSCO database) provides up-to-date health information on a wide array of human health issues.
Global Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events.
