Unit 12 Project Worksheet Notes

THAT REALLY HURTS!

Aim: Give Ss practice talking about health problems.

Preparation: Make one copy of the worksheet for every S.
Materials: None

Plan Present
■ As a class, brainstorm common health problems  ■ Have Ss share their findings with the class. 
that are not in the Student’s Book (e.g., carpal  Encourage other Ss to ask questions.
tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, heartburn, leg  ■ Ask the class: “Which remedies would you try? 
cramps, kidney stones, acne, sprained ankle). Which would you not try?”
■ Give each S a worksheet. ■ Option: Play a game. Ss say a health problem and 
■ Explain the task. Ss write problems they are  four possible remedies. Only one is an actual 
interested in. Encourage Ss to share what they  treatment. The class guesses which remedy is real.
know about them.

Prepare
■ Divide the class into small groups.
■ Explain the task. Ss choose one problem and 
research remedies outside of class, on the Internet, 
in books, magazines, or newspapers. Then they ask 
ten people for advice.
■ Encourage Ss to find possible remedies, including 
alternative medical practices and folk medicine.

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Unit 12 Project Worksheet

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THAT REALLY HURTS!
Plan
Write six health problems you are interested in finding out more about. What
do you know about them?

1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.

Prepare
GROUP WORK Choose one health problem you want to know more about. Research
common remedies or treatments for this problem. Then ask ten people for their advice.
Make sure to write their answers.
Start with this question:
What do you do when . . . ?

Present
CLASS ACTIVITY Share your findings with the class. Explain how the treatments
you researched compare to the advice you heard.