Introduction
Diabetes is a growing problem among America's youth, especially Native
Americans. This quest was written to introduce students to diabetes, what
causes it, and what they can do themselves to avoid it.
Learners
This quest is written for grades 5-9 health or PE class, although it
could also be used in science.
Arizona Standards
This quest addresses the following Arizona State standards:
Comprehensive Health/P.E.
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1CH-E1. Explain the relationship between positive
health behaviors and health care and the prevention of injury, illness,
disease, disability and premature death
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PO 1. Illustrate how positive health behaviors can
prevent common injuries, diseases and conditions
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1CH-E3. Explain how health, growth and development
are influenced by the interaction of body systems, genetics, environment
and lifestyle
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(4-5) PO 2. Describe the effects on healthy and
unhealthy lifestyles on health, growth and development |
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(6-8) PO 1. Develop a plan for a healthy environment
and lifestyle and apply it to health, growth
and development
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1CH-E6. Describe ways to reduce risks related to
adolescent health problems
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(4-5) PO 1. Identify changes adolescents can make in
their lifestyle to reduce health risks |
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(6-8) PO 1. Identify personal health behaviors that
reduce health problems
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3CH-E1. Explain the importance of assuming
responsibility for personal health behaviors
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PO 1. Illustrate examples of responsible healthy
behavior
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3CH-E2. Identify strengths of, and risks to, one's
personal and family health (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure) and implement strategies to improve or maintain both
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(4-5) PO 2. Explain ways to reduce risks and increase
strengths |
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(6-8) PO 2. Develop a plan that would improve health
and reduce risks
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7CH-E2. Present information about health issues
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PO 2. Present positive and negative aspects of
selected health issues |
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Process
Students begin by taking an online quiz about diabetes. They follow
that by reading websites about diabetes, looking for answers to a given
set of questions. They will use the information to create a poster about
diabetes. They will also take a short quiz on diabetes.
Resources needed
| Computers with internet access |
| Tag board or other similar poster board |
| Standard craft supplies |
Evaluation
Student will be evaluated in two ways: a short quiz and a poster. The
quiz will determine if the students learned the key facts about diabetes
and what they can do to prevent or control it. The poster will demonstrate
the students' understanding of diabetes and what people can do to prevent
it. The scoring rubric for the poster can be seen at the student
Evaluation Page.
Conclusion
Diabetes is a serious problem among children today, taking on epidemic
proportions among Native Americans. This webquest helps students to see
how they can help themselves avoid this debilitating disease.
Credits
This webquest courtesy a Title II-D, Enhancing Education Through
Technology grant at Kayenta Unified School District, during the summer of
2003, thanks to Vangie Wilkinson and Larry Wallen.
Special thanks to fellow webquest developers Jim Crittenden, John Hall,
Gladys Yellowhair, and Pat Saganey-Wayne for their help and support.
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