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 the chosen topic is "heart disease."
Begin by conducting online research on heart disease. Look for reputable sources such as government health websites, medical journals, or organizations dedicated to heart health. Ensure that the authors of the material are experts in the field, such as doctors, researchers, or cardiologists. Assess the information critically by checking for citations, references, and the credibility of the source.
Once you have found a suitable resource, move on to step 2.
Step 2: FAQ Time
1. What is heart disease?
Answer: Heart disease refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and more. It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
2. What are the risk factors for heart disease?
Answer: Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history, and a sedentary lifestyle.
3. Can heart disease be prevented?
Answer: Yes, heart disease can be prevented or managed. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a balanced diet, not smoking, and managing stress can help reduce the risk.
4. What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Answer: Common symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, pain or discomfort in the arm(s), back, neck, jaw, or stomach, nausea, lightheadedness, and cold sweats.
5. How is heart disease diagnosed?
Answer: Diagnosis may involve medical history evaluation, physical examination, blood tests, electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), echocardiogram, stress tests, coronary angiography, and other imaging tests.
6. What are the treatment options for heart disease?
Answer: Treatment for heart disease may include lifestyle changes, medications, surgical interventions (like angioplasty, stenting, or bypass surgery), or invasive procedures (such as pacemaker implantation).
7. Can heart disease affect young people?
Answer: Although heart disease is commonly associated with older individuals, it can affect people of any age, including young adults and even children.
8. How can stress contribute to heart disease?
Answer: Chronic stress can lead to behaviors such as overeating, smoking, or excessive drinking, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Moreover, stress hormones may have a direct impact on the heart, leading to high blood pressure and inflammation.
9. Are heart disease and heart attacks the same thing?
Answer: No, heart disease encompasses various conditions affecting the heart, while a heart attack refers to a specific event where blood flow to a section of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage.
10. Can heart disease be genetic?
Answer: Yes, genetic factors can contribute to the risk of developing heart disease. It is essential to be aware of family history and inform healthcare professionals if there is a history of heart disease in the family.
Step 3: Design Your Brochure
Using a word processing document, create a brochure format. Each question and its corresponding answer should be presented clearly and concisely. Include relevant images or graphics to make the brochure visually appealing and engaging.
Ensure that your work is polished by proofreading for proper spelling and grammar. And don't forget to appropriately cite your chosen resource in a reference section at the end of the brochure.
Now, you have successfully completed the task of accessing a resource, brainstorming questions, and designing an informative brochure!