SHS2 Biomedical Science · Semester 2 Week 14: Therapeutic Device

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Investigate the treatments and therapies available to treat cancer and its physical, mental and emotional effects.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain how chemotherapy, radiation therapy and stem cell implants work to treat cancer at a basic level.
Identify at least three physical effects and at least three mental or emotional effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Compare the mechanisms of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in terms of how each targets cancer cells.
Discuss why cancer treatment affects not only the body but also the mind and emotions of patients.
Present research findings on one cancer therapy and respond respectfully to questions from peers.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Biomedical Intervention (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Therapeutic Device (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - Explore how therapies are used in health facilities to address health problems. 2.3.2.LO.1 Describe some treatment and management strategies for cancer, disabilities, damaged tissues and organs.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Investigate the treatments and therapies available to treat cancer and its physical, mental and emotional effects.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 74

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Digital Learning: With the aid of videos, pictures and PowerPoint presentations, explore the mechanisms of therapeutic remedies such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and stem cell implant to treat cancer.
Collaborative Learning: Learners discuss the physical, mental and emotional effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as hair loss, vomiting, fatigue, nausea, headache, memory and concentration problems.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Videos
- Pictures
- Charts
- Projector
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.