October 25

Today we began the 2nd of the 2 part lecture on Medicines vs. Drugs.

We talked about the dangers of drugs, as well as the different types, including Alcohol and tobacco.

We will have a test next week Friday, for which we will review on Monday. Also on Wednesday, we will have our picnic. Remember your budget is $10.00 (before taxes) to prepare a dish to feed 20 people. If you use items from home, they still cost something, so include their cost. In addition to the dish, you must have a budget sheet showing how much you spent.

No Homework this weekend, but progress reports come out on Nov. 9, so get caught up.

October 23

Hi class,
Today in class we started the 1st of 2 lectures on the difference between Medicines and drugs.
Today we covered what are medicines
Topics include:
Prescription vs. OTC
Ways to take medicines
Cautions with taking medications

PowerPoint:


Homework:
Activity 8 in workbook and
Watch or read 3 advertisements for medication on TV, Internet, or in magazines and answer these questions about each: (can be OTC or Prescription)
Name of Medicine
What it is used to treat:
Describe the ad (pay attention to symbols, objects, and content of the Ad)
How does the maker of the medicine try to convince you to use their product?

Then answer: Are all medication necessary, Why or Why not?

October 19

Hi All,

Today we had a guest speaker, Mr.George Karvis.
He spoke to all of you on wht it is like to be a Pharmacist.

Homework for tonight Chapter 1 Lesson 8 review Questions.

October 11

Hi Guys and Gals

Today in class we talked about what asthma is and all of you felt what it would be like to have asthma (breathing through straws).
We then learned a little about the cold and flu. Please review the PowerPoint for more info.
http://docs.google.com/Present?docid=df5pkggb_287zrsf3k&fs=true

Homework: Create a poster or brochure on cold and flu diagnosis and symptoms. Use info from the Internet (include sources on your brochure/poster)
Poster: at least 9X 14
Brochure: 8.5 X 11- Bi fold or tri fold.

October 8

Hi Class,
Today we reviewed basic first aid, for choking, burns, sprains and fractures, shock, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Homework:
Workbook #1-3
Lesson 1, 2 and 3 review questions.