HEALTH RELATED ILLNESSES

LESSON 2: DIABETES (Emphasis on Type 1 Diabetes)

By Julie Odiase

OUTCOME: Students will understand the cause, effects and prevention of the disease as well as differences between type1 and type2 diabetes.

CONDITIONS: 2 class periods

ACTIVITES

TEACHER:

-Write the word “diabetes” on the board and ask students for the meaning (write down what they say on the chalkboard)

-What is type1 and type2 diabetes? Facilitate the discussion.

STUDENT:

-List the causes of diabetes.

OR

- What is/are cause(s) of diabetes in teenagers and adults?

TEACHER: Divide classes into small groups of 3-4 and asks students to brainstorm on the meaning of type1 and type2 diabetes and also discuss the differences and methods of prevention.

STUDENT: Groups will write out the differences between type1 and type2 diabetes and methods of prevention and ways of managing the illness.

MATERIALS: Literature on diabetes, poster paper for group discussion. Meal planning chart.

MODIFICATIONS/ACCOMODATION: Students will do a case study on someone living with either type1 or type2 diabetes. A guest speaker will also be invited. To do a class presentation on diabetes.

STANDARDS: Health science and related illnesses grade 8-12.