Step 1: Access and Assess a Resource
Begin by conducting some online research related to the topic of your choice: diseases, disorders, or disasters. Determine a valid resource by ensuring the author/s of the material are experts who are qualified to speak on the subject. You can also confirm a valuable resource by carefully assessing the information with your sharp critical thinking skills!
Step 2: FAQ Time
After you have decided on a resource, brainstorm 10 questions that you think may be asked by high schoolers on the topic. Use your chosen online resource, as well as information from this unit, to determine informative answers to each question.
Step 3: Design Your Brochure
List each question and answer in the form of a brochure, using a word processing document. Choose at least two relevant images/graphics to include on your brochure and ensure that your work is polished with proper spelling and grammar. Don’t forget to appropriately cite your resource!
Step 1: Access and Assess a Resource
For this example, let's say we have chosen the topic "diseases" and the resource we found is a website called Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.org).
Step 2: FAQ Time
1. What are some common contagious diseases?
Answer: Common contagious diseases include the flu, common cold, COVID-19, chickenpox, and measles.
2. How can I prevent getting sick from contagious diseases?
Answer: To prevent getting sick from contagious diseases, it is important to practice good hygiene such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and staying up to date on vaccinations.
3. What is the difference between viral and bacterial infections?
Answer: Viral infections are caused by viruses and are often characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, and runny nose. Bacterial infections, on the other hand, are caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics.
4. What are some common autoimmune diseases?
Answer: Common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.
5. What are the risk factors for developing cardiovascular diseases?
Answer: Risk factors for developing cardiovascular diseases include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and a sedentary lifestyle.
6. How can I reduce my risk of heart disease?
Answer: To reduce the risk of heart disease, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress.
7. What are some common symptoms of mental health disorders?
Answer: Common symptoms of mental health disorders include persistent sadness, anxiety, changes in mood, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, and withdrawal from social activities.
8. How can I support a friend who is struggling with their mental health?
Answer: It is important to offer your support by listening without judgment, encouraging them to seek professional help, and helping them connect with resources such as mental health hotlines or support groups.
9. What are some environmental disasters and their effects on human health?
Answer: Environmental disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and industrial accidents can have various effects on human health, including injuries, respiratory problems, mental health issues, and exposure to harmful chemicals or pollutants.
10. How can we prepare for natural disasters?
Answer: Some ways to prepare for natural disasters include creating an emergency plan, assembling an emergency kit with essential supplies, staying informed about potential threats, and knowing evacuation routes in your area.
Step 3: Design Your Brochure
Title: Understanding Diseases: A High Schooler's Guide
Question 1:
What are some common contagious diseases?
Answer: Common contagious diseases include the flu, common cold, COVID-19, chickenpox, and measles.
Question 2:
How can I prevent getting sick from contagious diseases?
Answer: To prevent getting sick from contagious diseases, it is important to practice good hygiene such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and staying up to date on vaccinations.
(Insert relevant image/graphics)
Question 3:
What is the difference between viral and bacterial infections?
Answer: Viral infections are caused by viruses and are often characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, and runny nose. Bacterial infections, on the other hand, are caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics.
(Insert relevant image/graphics)
Question 4:
What are some common autoimmune diseases?
Answer: Common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.
Question 5:
What are the risk factors for developing cardiovascular diseases?
Answer: Risk factors for developing cardiovascular diseases include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and a sedentary lifestyle.
(Insert relevant image/graphics)
Question 6:
How can I reduce my risk of heart disease?
Answer: To reduce the risk of heart disease, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress.
Question 7:
What are some common symptoms of mental health disorders?
Answer: Common symptoms of mental health disorders include persistent sadness, anxiety, changes in mood, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, and withdrawal from social activities.
(Insert relevant image/graphics)
Question 8:
How can I support a friend who is struggling with their mental health?
Answer: It is important to offer your support by listening without judgment, encouraging them to seek professional help, and helping them connect with resources such as mental health hotlines or support groups.
Question 9:
What are some environmental disasters and their effects on human health?
Answer: Environmental disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and industrial accidents can have various effects on human health, including injuries, respiratory problems, mental health issues, and exposure to harmful chemicals or pollutants.
(Insert relevant image/graphics)
Question 10:
How can we prepare for natural disasters?
Answer: Some ways to prepare for natural disasters include creating an emergency plan, assembling an emergency kit with essential supplies, staying informed about potential threats, and knowing evacuation routes in your area.
(Insert relevant image/graphics)
Citation:
Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2021, from www.mayoclinic.org
Note: The brochure design and layout may vary depending on personal preference and available tools.