SCIENCE AND HEALTH V

24. Date: ____________

I.Objective: Identifies some common ailments of the urinary system and its symptom/s and treatment.

Values:Health consciousness, cooperation in group work.

II.Subject Matter:People (Common Ailments of the Urinary System)A.Science Concept/Idea: The Common Ailments of the Urinary System include the formation of the kidney stones, bladder tumor, kidney infections, bladder infection, urethritis, nephritis.

B.Science Processes:Identifying and inferring

C.Materials: Table of Ailments, symptoms and treatment of the urinary system.

References: Into the Future Science and Health V p. 37

III.Procedure:A.Preparatory Activities:a.Review:How is liquid waste removed through the skin?b.Checking of Assignmentc.Motivation:Have you experience difficulty in urinating? Some people experience difficulty in urinating while others are bothered by the need to frequently urinate. Do you know why?

B.Presentation:a.Activity:1.Allow pupils go to the library and research on the common ailments of the urinary system. Tell them to follow the table below:AilmentSymptom/sCauseTreatment

Kidney StoneColic or stabbing painToo much salty foodsConsult a doctor

b. Reporting by group.c. Discussion/Analysis:1. What are the common ailments of the urinary system?2. What symptom/s occurs when suffering from bladder infection?3. What treatment is given to the patient suffering from kidney stones?

C.Concept Formation:What are the common ailments of the urinary system?

D.Application:Show table 1.7 ailments of the urinary system their symptoms and treatment. Name an ailment, its symptom/s and its treatment.

IV.Evaluation:Check () if it is common ailments of the urinary system and (X) if is not._____ 1.Kidney stones_____ 2.Pneumonia_____ 3.Nephritis_____ 4.Tuberculosis_____ 5.Bladder infectionV.Assignment:Find out about kidney transplants. How is this done? Is it always successful? Why does a patient with kidney disease resort to this kind of treatment.