Lexi Jones

Lesson Plan on Progeria

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Students will learn about the

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
They will be able to better understand
what is thought to cause the disease,
signs and symptoms of Progeria, and
what is being done to fight back
against it. Students will also learn
about the Progeria Research
Foundation.
To give students a better
understanding of Hutchinson-Gilford
Progeria Syndrome using a PowerPoint
lesson.
PowerPoint, youtube video, handouts

A.Teacher Procedures: Pass out

lesson plan and handouts to class,
present PowerPoint on Progeria,
share video clips on Progeria, and
answer any questions from
students.
B.
Student Procedures: Students
will look over handouts, follow
along with PowerPoint, watch

Lexi Jones

Closure

youtube videos on children with

Progeria, and ask any questions
they may have.
Share video clip of Adalia Rose (victim
of Progeria) singing.