In this lesson, you have had an overview of some of the most common noncommunicable diseases that affect people in the United States. These diseases are so common, in fact, that just about everyone knows somebody whose life has been affected by at least one of them.
You have learned about a few of the lifestyle and environmental factors that cause or worsen these diseases. And you’ve learned a few ways to prevent or delay the onset of these diseases. But there’s a lot more information available about each of these conditions.
Your activity this week is to study the disease or condition that interests you the most. Maybe this disease affects a family member of yours or a celebrity you admire. You will share your research in a presentation to your classmates.
Click the Activity button below to access the worksheet where you will record your work for the rest of the week. When you have completed this assignment, submit it to your teacher.
Your work on this assignment will be evaluated according to the following rubric.
| Points | Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Part A 72 Points |
8 | For each box of the graphic organizer, you find information about a particular noncommunicable disease from a current, reliable source. |
| Part B 28 Points |
7 | In your presentation, you explain how serious or significant the disease is. |
| 7 | You identify the group(s) primarily affected by the disease. | |
| 7 | You explain ways to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. | |
| 7 | You identify at least one treatment option for the disease. |
