Lesson+C


 * Daily Lesson Plan Template**

The //authentic project// each collaborative group will create to demonstrate they have come to a resolution about the problem being analyzed.

__** //Does Caffeine Raise Blood Pressure// **__


 * Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use **

Daily Lesson Game Plan


 * Lesson Title: Evaluate factors that may affect or alter blood pressure **


 * Related Lessons: // Vital Signs //**


 * Grade Level: **// 12th Grade //
 * Unit: **// Blood pressure performance activity //

Content Standards: Each group member will take a blood pressure readings before and after drinking a 12 ounce Pepsi Soft Drink
 * GOALS**


 * ISTE NETS-S**

Creativity and innovation- Organize a caffeine pepsi / blood pressure test during a school health fair.

Critical thinking, problem solving, & decision making - Choose a family member and prepare a 24 hour diet recall and total the amounts of caffeine and sodium intake for the 24 hours.

Communication and collaboration - Prepare to discuss findings with recommendations.

Digital citizenship

Research and information fluency - Does sugar have the same affect that caffeine have on the blood pressure?

Technology operations and concepts- Web - research " Food and high blood pressure . Automated vital signs machine.


 * ACTION **


 * Before-Class Preparation: **// Practice proper skills and procedure for taking blood pressure according to the blood pressure rubric. Record each group members blood pressure. Make sure that the members have not ingested caffeine before class session. //
 * During Class: Each group member will enjoy a 12 ounce Pepsi. Students will monitor their assigned group take and records blood pressure reading. Compare the before reading with the after the Pepsi reading.Prepare the information and present to the class for discussion. **

Time:2 hours


 * Notes:Demonstrate the ability to utilize and accurately monitor, read and record an accurate blood pressure. Evaluate the caffeine factors that may have affected the group members blood pressure. **


 * MONITOR **


 * Ongoing Assessments: Instructor observation and return demonstration **


 * Accommodations and Extensions:Place students in cooperative learning groups based on their strengths and weaknesses. After a students demonstrates proficiency rotate the student to another group. **
 * Back-up Plan:Provide web quest activities for taking a blood pressure. have students develop a brochure about blood pressure according to the blood pressure rubric. **


 * EVALUATION - ** Based on documented blood pressure information, each group will decide whether or not caffeine actually raises blood pressure. Final skills check-off


 * Lesson Reflections and Notes: Allow students to choose their own caffeine drink. Does caffeine raise or alter blood pressure? **