10th Grade Hypertension Lesson Plan

Topic: HYPERTENSION

Students will be able to understand the risks, causes, and symptoms of hypertension and how to manage it.

Ask students if they have heard of hypertension before. What do they know about it?
Write the word "hypertension" on the board and have students take turns coming up and writing a word or phrase that they think it might mean.
Once all the ideas have been written down, go through them and discuss the meanings.

Begin by explaining that hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated.
Discuss the factors that can contribute to hypertension, such as age, gender, and family history.
Show the students the blood pressure cuff and explain how it is used to measure blood pressure.
Show the students a chart of normal blood pressure ranges and explain what the various numbers mean.
Discuss the symptoms of hypertension and how they should be reported to a doctor.

Have the students work in pairs to take each other's blood pressure using the cuff and gauge.
Have the students compare the readings to the chart and discuss the differences.
Discuss the reasons for the differences and how they might be addressed.

Have the students create a presentation or poster about hypertension, including information about causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Encourage the students to be creative and include any additional information they want to share.

Have the students share their presentations or posters with the class.
Ask the students to summarize what they learned about hypertension and how it can be treated.

Observe the students during the VIRGINIA WATER exercise and give them feedback on their teamwork skills.
Evaluate the posters or presentations from the independent practice activity to assess the students' understanding of the topic.

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