HEALTH PROJECT General Information Name: Cathy Tenney School: Jackson Center High School Workshop Location: Centerville Title of Companion Action Plan: Diseases Grade Levels: 7-8 Curriculum/Subject Area: Health Specific Topic: Diseases Content Information Brief Summary of Topic Research of a selected disease to learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, alternative treatments, prognosis, and prevention in order to write a 2 to 3 page report, prepare a power point presentation for class. Dewey Numbers 610bs Subject Headings & Keywords Disease Infectious Disease Exact name of selected disease Reference Books Available in Library The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Presents alphabetized profiles of genetic diseases and conditions, as well as non-disorder entries such as "Multifactorial inheritance." Each profile provides a disorder's genetic profile, demographics, and signs and symptoms; discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis; andlists related resources. Healthy Living Vol 1 Provides information about a wide range of health-related topics and lifestyle issues, covering mental health, mental eating disorders, habits and behaviors, mental health, illness, eating disorders, habits and behaviors, and mental health therapies; and includes glossaries, lists of reference books and web sites, sidebar boxes, photographs and illustrations, a bibliography, and an index. Healthy Living Vol 2 Provides information about a wide range of health-related preventive care, over-the-counter drugs topics and lifestyle issues, covering health care systems, health care careers, preventive care, over-the-counter drugs,and alternative medicine; and includes definitions of words and terms, lists of related books and Web sites, and an index. MacMillian Health Encyclopedia Volumes 2 & 3 Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of communicable an non-communicable diseases; and includes a glossary, cross-references, and illustrations. Sick Presents information on diseases, illnesses, disorders, and injuries. World Book Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukebs Medical Center Medical Encyclopedia Presents over 4,500 alphabetically-arranged entries on diseases and disorders, common symptoms, medical treatments, and other health issues. Includes diagnostic symptom charts. Books Available In High School Library Allergies Explains the various types of allergies, their symptoms, causes, and treatment, and discusses research being conducted to find cures for allergic diseases. Cancer Explains the various forms of cancer, their symptoms, possible causes, and treatment; and discusses research being conducted to find better means of preventing, detecting, treating, and curing this disease. Common Cold and Flu Text and accompanying photographs describe the history, causes, prevention, and treatment of the common cold and flu, as well as the effects on people and society. Diabetes Explains the disease of diabetes, including its symptoms, causes, and the ongoing treatments necessary for its control. Eating Disorders Presents information about the emotional and psychological motivations, warning signs, symptoms, and dangers of anorexia and bulimia. Includes first person accounts by women who have suffered from these eating disorders. Epilepsy Describes the causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment of the various forms of epilepsy. Hepatitis Provides information about hepatitis, explaining what it is, and discussing diagnosis and treatment, alternative therapies, life with hepatitis, and studies being done on the disease. Includes quotations, an annotated bibliography, and references. Hepatitis The disease that turns you yellow -- Hepatitis through the ages-- What is hepatitis? -- How hepatitis is spread -- Diagnosing hepatitis -- Treating hepatitis -- Preventing hepatitis -- Hepatitis and society -- Hepatitis and the future. Leukemia Discusses leukemia, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment, living with the disease, and current trends in research and medication. Lyme Diesease Discusses the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Lyme disease, current research into cures, and the challenges of living with the disease. Mononucleosis Discusses the history, causes, and prevention of mononucleosis. Multiple Sclerosis This book discusses multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system, offering information on the four types of MS and the treatments for MS. Sleep Disorders Examines sleep and the normal stages of sleep; sleep disorders, their causes, and treatment; and why a lack of the right amount and quality of sleep is dangerous. Tuberculosis Discusses the history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis. Online Resources Some online resources available on INFOhio will require a username and password. See Mrs. Tenney to obtain these. INFOhio EBSCO HOST SIRS Discoverer A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia MEDLINE Plus NETWELLNESS Other Internet Sites Mayo Clinic United States National Library of Medicine Web MD Health Health Finder Library National Institute of Health