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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Innovations in Elder Care

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the symptoms and suspected causes of Alzheimer's disease or cancer. They describe current research projects seeking to learn more about or find treatments for either Alzheimer's disease or cancer. Students compare...
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Website
Other

Washington Univ.: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site with general information about Alzheimer's disease. Provides updates on conferences and events, links to current research or related sites, and more.
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Interactive
Other

Alzheimer's Association: Interactive Tour of the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this two-part interactive tour of the brain. The first gives you brain basics; the second shows how the brain is affected throughout the stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Article
Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Amnesia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Amnesia is the loss of memory. Learn what the causes can be, the different types, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what the treatments are.
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Handout
Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Dementia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what dementia is and the diseases that cause it in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn what the signs and symptoms are, the two main categories, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.