Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Alzheimer’s disease and brain health. Please consider the following:
- Have you or someone you know been affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia?
- What do you think are some common risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?
- How do you think your daily habits and lifestyle choices impact your brain health?
- What are some things you do to take care of your mental and emotional well-being?
- Have you ever heard of the paleo diet or its potential benefits for brain health?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How does the image relate to the topic of Alzheimer’s disease and brain health?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which discusses the growing global concern of Alzheimer’s disease and its predicted cases by 2050.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j15uNPooYc4. Pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What are some of the major risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease discussed in the video? How can they be prevented or treated?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: What is the significance of the paleo diet in preventing Alzheimer’s disease? How can it benefit the microbiome?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: How can hope and goal-setting impact brain health and overall well-being? What are some strategies for developing a positive mindset?
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Vocabulary Quiz:
Test your understanding of the key vocabulary with the following quiz:
- What is predicted to be the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases by 2050?
- A) 100-110 million
- B) 150-160 million
- C) 200-210 million
- D) 250-260 million
- Which of the following can significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
- A) Low blood pressure
- B) High mental health
- C) Depression
- D) Healthy diet
- What type of diet can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 21%?
- A) Standard American diet
- B) Paleo diet
- C) Protein-based diet
- D) Vegan diet
- What part of the brain plays a crucial role in managing emotions and rational thinking?
- A) Limbic system
- B) Prefrontal cortex
- C) Cerebellum
- D) Brainstem
- What is essential for building a strong relationship with children and can be achieved through dedicated time and active listening?
- A) Discipline
- B) Punishment
- C) Bonding
- D) Isolation
Answer Key:
- B) 150-160 million
- C) Depression
- C) Protein-based diet
- B) Prefrontal cortex
- C) Bonding
Grammar Focus:
The grammar focus for this activity is using relative clauses to describe causes and effects. Please review the following examples and complete the grammar quiz:
Example sentences:
- Research indicates that Alzheimer’s involves multiple factors, including excessive beta amyloid plaque formation, which can lead to inflammation.
- Depression, which can significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, is a major risk factor.
Grammar Quiz:
Choose the correct answer for each question:
- The exact cause of Alzheimer’s remains unclear, but research indicates that it involves multiple factors, ________ can lead to inflammation and premature aging.
- A) that
- B) which
- C) who
- D) what
- A healthy diet plays a crucial role in preventing Alzheimer’s, ________ can lower the risk of the disease by 42%.
- A) that
- B) what
- C) nuts and seeds which
- D) including nuts and seeds that
- Grief can have a significant impact on the brain, activating the limbic or emotional circuits, ________ can affect emotional balance and overall well-being.
- A) that
- B) which
- C) who
- D) what
- Hope is a critical aspect of being human, ________ can help individuals achieve their goals and develop a positive mindset.
- A) that
- B) what
- C) having a clear plan which
- D) having a clear plan that
- Raising healthy brains in children requires a thoughtful approach, ________ can help create a positive environment for children to thrive.
- A) that
- B) what
- C) setting personal goals which
- D) including setting personal goals that
Answer Key:
- B) which
- C) nuts and seeds which
- B) which
- D) having a clear plan that
- C) setting personal goals which
