Asthma in Harlem
Renee Jones
INTRODUCTION:
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. It can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Studies have found that since 2003, one in every four children in Central Harlem has asthma. Doctors say that this is one of the highest rates ever documented for an American neighborhood.
TASK:
Your teacher will place you in a group with three other classmates in order to complete this project. Every student will read two articles on Asthma and they will analyze these articles in their groups. This background information will help you to complete your group public policy analyst worksheets. In your group, you will research the signs and symptoms of asthma and evaluate its occurrence rate in Harlem. You will also research services and medications that are available to Harlem residence and where these services are located. You will also research the cost for the City of New York to help fund programs to inform. You will be graded based on the attached rubric. Your end product will be a power point presentation that will show the above information.
PROCESS:
Step One:
Define the problem:
You have been given the problem Asthma in Harlem. You will fill out the worksheet with the problem.
Step Two:
Gather Evidence
Your group will look at the three articles provided and analyze each one. Each group member will be responsible for giving information about one article to each group member.
Step Three:
Identify the causes of the problem
Your group will identify some of the causes of asthma in Harlem.
Step Four:
Evaluate an existing policy
Your group will look at the policies that are in place for dealing with the high increase in cases of asthma in Harlem.
Step Five:
Develop Solutions
Your group will develop two solutions for the problems that exist with asthma in Harlem.
Step Six:
Select the best public policy solution
After your group has picked two solutions, decide which is the best policy that will help residents in Harlem.
RESOURCES
· New York’s Action Against Asthma
· Asthma information NYS Department of Health
· How does NY rank for asthma and allergy policies?
EVALUATION:
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Not Attempted 0 pts |
Attempted 1 pts |
Limited 2 pts |
Proficient 3 pts |
Distinguished 4 pts |
Score (N/A) |
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Content - Accuracy 6 pts |
Not Attempted
The topic is minimally covered with few to no details or no presentation. |
Attempted
Content is typically confusing and may contain more than one factual error. Some content is relevant to the student topic. |
Limited
The content is generally accurate, but one part is clearly inaccurate. Most content is relevant to the student topic, which is covered with some details. |
Proficient
Most of the content is accurate. One section may be incorrect. All content is relevant to the student topic. Topic mostly covered with only a few details lacking. |
Distinguished
All content is accurate, relevant to the topic, and concise. No factual errors. |
Score
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Length of Presentation 1 pts |
Not Attempted
No presentation. |
Attempted
Presentation not sufficient to present adequate information.
Less than 5informationalslides. |
Limited
Presentation barely covers the topic's subject matter.
Includes title slide, sources slide and 5-7 informational slides. |
Proficient
Presentation covers the topic's subject matter.
Includes title slide, sources slide and 8-9 informational slides. |
Distinguished
Presentation covers the topic in great detail.
Includes 1 title slide, 1 sources slide and at least 10 informational slides. |
Score
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Effectiveness 3 pts |
Not Attempted
Presentation is completely ineffective or no presentation. |
Attempted
Several visuals are unappealing, missing, or not applicable to presentation. |
Limited
Presentation is missing a large quantity of vital information. Graphics are basic. |
Proficient
Presentation includes most information needed. Graphics are relevant to the topic's subject matter. |
Distinguished
Presentation includes all required elements and graphics and provides a comprehensive understanding of the topic. |
Score
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Spelling and Grammar 1 pts |
Not Attempted
Presentation has many grammatical errors. |
Attempted
Presentation has more than 2 grammatical/spelling errors. |
Limited
Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors, but no misspellings. |
Proficient
Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. |
Distinguished
Presentation is grammatically correct and has no misspellings. |
Score
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Originality 2 pts |
Not Attempted
Completely plagiarized. |
Attempted
Presentation is a direct copy of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. |
Limited
Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness. |
Proficient
Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way, without plagiarism. |
Distinguished
Presentation shows considerable originality. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way, without plagiarism. |
Score
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Organization 3 pts |
Not Attempted
No organization. Audience cannot follow presentation. Speaker is all over the place. |
Attempted
An attempt at organization, but still very difficult to follow. |
Limited
Student presents information in a logical sequence which audience can follow. |
Proficient
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. |
Distinguished
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Score
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Appearance 2 pts |
Not Attempted
Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page. Too much info to read on slide. Graphics/animations compete with content. |
Attempted
Background slightly distracting. Too much information on page or graphics compete with content. |
Limited
Background does not detract from text or graphics. Too much info on page or graphics compete with content. |
Proficient
Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Appropriate amount of text on slide. Graphics/animations enhance content. |
Distinguished
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Score
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Content Knowledge 6 pts |
Not Attempted
Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. |
Attempted
Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions. |
Limited
Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate. |
Proficient
Student demonstrates full knowledge with explanations and elaboration. |
Distinguished
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Delivery 1 pts |
Not Attempted
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. |
Attempted
Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. |
Limited
Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. |
Proficient
Student used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. |
Distinguished
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Score
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CONCLUSION:
Your team’s effort will be very important. There is an increase in the need of awareness of the problem of asthma in Harlem. Many children in Harlem are affected by Asthma in their social, emotional, and physical health. The research you do will be helpful in giving knowledge to our school community and outside agencies as well.
STANDARDS:
E1c Reads, understands and produces written and oral work.
E3b The student participates in group meetings.
E3c The student prepares and delivers a group presentation.
E4b The student analyzes and revises the work to make it suitable for the audience.
S3e The student practices natural resource management.
S5f Students work individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas.
S7e Students communicates in a form suited for the audience.
A2a Student makes an oral presentation of project plan.
A2c Student develops a multi-media presentation.
