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Entire Activity Download (2.6 MB - 53 pages)
Individual Downloads
Student Background Information
Student Game Log
Student Data Pages
Student Processing Out Questions
Teacher Background Information
Teacher Background References
Teacher Instruction Cards
Teacher Administrative Information
To assemble the game:
GameBoard (1 MB)
Instruction Cards
Game Pieces
Character Profiles
Atherotoid Cards
Zone 1 Cards
Zone 2 Cards
Zone 3 Cards
Assessment
Pre/Post Test
Pre/Post Test Answer Sheet & Key
Keywords atherosclerosis, lifestyle, health choice, cardiovascular, inflammatory, genetic, risk factor
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Key Concepts
Circulation, blood supply, coronary artery disease, heart attack, cardiovascular health, atherosclerosis progression and regression, lifestyle choices, structure and function
Process Skills Utilized
Observing, inferring, reading graphs, analyzing information
Intended Grade Level - 6-8
Objectives
By playing a game, students will be able to:
- Identify risk factors for developing atherosclerosis
- Investigate the effect of health choices on the risk of developing atherosclerosis
- Identify preventive measures that may reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis
- Develop an awareness that atherosclerosis can progress and regress with life-style choices
Activity Description
Students will play a game to help them understand the importance of life-style choices in maintaining cardiovascular health. Research has shown that atherosclerosis is an inflammatory condition that begins in youth and can progress to fatal consequences. Until a certain stage
of disease, atherosclerosis can also regress with healthy life-style changes. By playing Inflamm-O-Wars, students will explore the complex interaction between genetic risk factors, life-style choices and medical intervention.
Activity Materials (per group of 3 – 4 players)
- 10 Game pieces copied onto stiff tagboard and laminated
- 10 Character Profile Cards, laminated
- 4 Plastic game piece holders or pieces of clay to hold the playing pieces upright
- 1 set (24) Zone 1 choice cards copied onto orange card stock and laminated
- 1 set (18) Zone 2 choice cards copied onto purple card stock and laminated
- 1 set (12) Zone 3 choice cards copied onto teal card stock and laminated
- 4 Game instruction cards laminated
- 2 Dice
- Ziploc® baggies for game pieces and cards
- Student Data Page for each student
Activity Management Suggestions
Arrange students into groups of 3 or 4 players.
The goal is to allow students to play three times in class to become familiar with the risk factors and healthy choices described in the game. Circulate through the room as play progresses.
Process out by having the student complete the Student Data Page included in this activity.
References Used
McMahan CA, Gidding SS, Fayad ZA, Zieske AW, Malcom GT, Tracy RE, Strong JP, McGill HC, Jr. (2006). Risk scores predict atherosclerotic lesions in young people. Archives of Internal Medicine;165(8):883-90.
McGill, H.C. & McMahan, A.C. (2003). Starting Earlier to Prevent Heart Disease. Journal of American Medical Association, 290, 2320-21.
McGill, H.C., et.al. (2000). Origin of atherosclerosis in childhood and adolescence. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72, 1307S-15S.
Medline Plus
U.S. National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html
National Heart Lung and Blood website on April 14, 2006
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Atherosclerosis/
Atherosclerosis_WhatIs.html
Stary, H.C. (1999). Atlas of Atherosclerosis Progression and Regression. New York: The Parthenon Publishing Group.
UTHSCSA Faculty Mentors:
Dr. Henry McGill, M.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Senior Scientist Emeritus Department of Physiology and Medicine
Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research
Dr. Alex McMahan, PhD
Professor, Department Pathology
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dr. Paula Shireman, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
David Baker and Richard Lankes
Medical Illustration
The University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio
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