Monday, December 9, 2013

12.9.13-  Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes and Arthritis.  Lesson 3 Chapter 25.  Page 702.

Allergies!  Yikes.  It seems like we all have an allergy of sorts.  Do the following today!


  • 1.  List the types of allergies that folks around you have in class
    • Types friends have
    • Types relatives have
  • Write up a definition of allergies
  • VOCAB:
    • Allergy
    • Histamines
    • Asthma
    • Diabetes
    • Autoimmune disease
    • Arthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Sarcoidosis
  • ***Define the above in 15 minutes
Do the activity below.  This shouldn't take more than 15 minutes if you are working!  :)  Use your  own examples of when/how this happens with you or someone you know.  

With a partner in class:  Create a "flow chart" or poster that diagrams the sequence of steps in an allergic reaction.  
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12351611/KE-Flow-Chart-(blank)

This is due at the end of class today.  One paper turned in for two people.  You may work on this alone if you like, but it is DUE TODAY!   The Dropbox will lock at the end of today!  :)