| (a) |
Evaluate and respond to a variety of sources of, and information about, chronic illness. |
| (b) |
Explore personal thoughts, feelings, and questions about chronic illnesses. |
| (c) |
Discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of student-identified chronic illnesses (including physical and mental illnesses). |
| (d) |
Analyze and question the stereotypes associated with people infected with/affected by chronic illness. |
| (e) |
Examine the similarities and the differences between an acute and chronic illness. |
| (f) |
Investigate how people affected by chronic diseases are the same/different from others. |
| (g) |
Examine the disabilities associated with particular chronic illnesses (e.g., arthritis, visual/hearing impairments, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's). |
| (h) |
Investigate agencies, organizations, and other sources of support for people who live with chronic illness. |
| (i) |
Examine the challenges that exist in the community for people who are infected with/affected by chronic illness and propose possible solutions. |
| (j) |
Examine the needs of individuals and families living with chronic illness. |
| (k) |
Appraise the in/formal community supports (grade 8) and health promotions and services for individuals and families living with chronic illness. |
