TEACH Lesson Plan
CHABNER: The Language of Medicine, 11th Edition
5 Digestive System
CHAPTER LESSON PLANS & OBJECTIVES
Lesson 5.1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology
1. Name the organs of the digestive system and describe their locations and functions.
2. Define combining forms for organs and the meaning of related terminology using these word parts.
Lesson 5.2: Pathology and Pronunciation of Terms
CHAPTER TEACHING FOCUS
• Students will have the opportunity to learn the names of the organs of the digestive system, their
locations and functions, and disease processes and symptoms that affect the digestive system organs.
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CHAPTER PRETEST
Have the students answer these questions prior to covering this chapter to understand where they stand
in relation to the content.
Complete the following:
1) lapar/o and celi/o both mean__________________________________________________________
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CHAPTER PRETEST ANSWERS
1) abdomen
p. 153
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Classroom Preparation
Lesson 5.1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
Textbook Objectives Covered
1. Name the organs of the digestive system and describe their locations and functions.
Lesson Preparation Checklist
• Prepare lecture from TEACH lecture slides available on Evolve.
• Select class activities and assignments.
Materials and Supplies
• computer
• projector
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Classroom Preparation
Lesson 5.1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology
STUDENT PREPARATION (2 hrs)
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READ – Textbook (pp. 140-158)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Terminology (pp. 153–157)
ANSWER
• Evolve Student and Instructor Resources
o Exercises
▪ Term-Building
▪ Medical Matching
REVIEW
• Evolve Student Resources
o Answers to Combining Forms and Terminology
o Answers to Pronunciation of Terms
o Games
▪ Concentration
▪ Medical Mix
▪ Million Dollar Pyramid
ASSESS
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• Evolve Student Resources
o Student Quizzes
WATCH
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50-Minute Lesson Plan
Lesson 5.1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology
LECTURE OUTLINE (20 min)
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SLIDES 5-59 (pp. 140-158)
• Reviews functions of the digestive/gastrointestinal system.
system.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 30 min)
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ASSESS BASELINE (20 min)
• Have class members complete the Pretest and the Background Assessment. Collect
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DISCUSS (10 min)
• As a class, discuss the Background Assessment and Critical Thinking Question below.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
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• Post the Critical Thinking Question below and have students post their responses and
POST & COMMENT
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RESEARCH (15 min)
• Divide the class into small teams and assign each team a category such as Oral
Cavity, Pharynx, Esophagus, or Stomach. Ask each group to study the anatomy and
function of the category, as well as investigate related combining forms and other word
parts such as prefixes and suffixes. Have students summarize and post their findings.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
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function of the category, as well as investigate related combining forms and other word
parts such as prefixes and suffixes. Have students summarize their findings for the
class.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
PRESENT (15 min)
• Divide the class into small teams and assign each team a category such as Oral
Cavity, Pharynx, Esophagus, or Stomach. Ask each group to study the anatomy and
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PLAY (10 min)
• Divide the class into teams. Give each team a blank copy of the IRM Diagram Quiz.
The goal is to be the first team to complete the diagram correctly.
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combining form as they can in a 60-second period. After 60 seconds, announce
another combining form. If two teams have the same term, eliminate it and assign
points for only the terms that appear once.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
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RESEARCH
• Have students investigate the “camera pill” and post their findings.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom, hybrid course, online
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DISCUSS (10 min)
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CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION
Frank, a 72-year-old man with suspected colon cancer, underwent a colonoscopy. A large mass
was found 12 centimeters proximal to the splenic flexure. In which part of the colon is this
located? Trace the route of the colonoscope to the location of the mass.
Discussion Guidelines: The mass would be located in the transverse colon, between the ascending and
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Classroom Preparation
Lesson 5.2: Pathology and Pronunciation of Terms
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
Textbook Objectives Covered
3. Describe signs, symptoms, and disease conditions affecting the digestive system.
Lesson Preparation Checklist
• Prepare lecture from TEACH lecture slides available on Evolve.
• Sort appropriate word parts from Mosby’s Medical Terminology Flashcards to use in class.
Materials and Supplies
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LEONARD: Quick and Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 5.2: Pathology and Pronunciation of Terms
STUDENT PREPARATION (4 hrs)
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READ – Textbook (pp. 159-170)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Terminology (pp. 153–157)
ANSWER
• Evolve Student and Instructor Resources
o Exercises
▪ Term-Building
▪ Medical Matching
REVIEW
• Evolve Student Resources
o Answers to Combining Forms and Terminology
o Answers to Pronunciation of Terms
o Audio Glossary
o Body Spectrum Electronic Coloring Book
▪ Digestive
o Word Parts Glossary
ASSESS
• Evolve Student Resources
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o Student Quizzes
WATCH
• Evolve Student Resources
o Animations
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50-Minute Lesson Plan
Lesson 5.2: Pathology and Pronunciation of Terms
LECTURE OUTLINE (20 min)
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SLIDES 61–76 (pp. 159–170)
• Discusses pathology of the digestive system, including signs and symptoms of
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 30 min)
DISCUSS (10 min)
• As a class, discuss the Background Assessment and Critical Thinking Question below.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
PRACTICE (15 min)
• Pronounce the terms that describe the digestive system. Ask students to spell them
PLAY (20 min)
• Divide the class into three groups and have each choose a contestant for a quiz show.
Using transparencies or flash cards, show the contestants a variety of words one at a
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CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION
Anisha is studying her medical terms and is comparing examples. She finds the terms
“gastroesophageal” and “esophagogastric.” Should she assume that they are two ways of saying
the same thing?
Discussion Guidelines: No! In systems that have directionality, “gastroesophageal” means pertaining to
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Assessments
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ASSESSMENTS BY OBJECTIVE
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Test Bank
• Create a quiz using Exam View or Word; sort by topic as appropriate.
Evolve Instructor Resources
• Exercises
o Term-Building
o Medical Matching
o Medical Spelling Bee
Evolve Student Resources
• Student Quizzes
Medical Terminology Online with Adaptive Learning
• Sections I-III Quizzes
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Test Bank
• Create a 50-question test using Exam View or Word.
Medical Terminology Online with Adaptive Learning
• Sections I-III Quizzes
Textbook