B10 Criterion D Summative Assessment

(Diabetes Essay)

UNIT DETAILS

Unit number/title: B10 Homeostasis & Response

SOI: Systems are designed for balance. Interaction of unknown factors can bring about
imbalance and can alter human health and well-being.

TASK OUTLINE

Task introduction: Diabetes, encompassing both Type 1 and Type 2, is a global health challenge
characterized by abnormal blood glucose levels. The treatment of these
conditions presents a myriad of challenges, each with far-reaching implications on
the economy, ethics, and various aspects of society. You must evaluate the
advantages and disadvantages of Diabetes treatments and explore the
multifaceted challenges of diabetes treatment and delve into its profound effects
on healthcare systems, economic stability, ethical considerations and any other
factors.

Goal: 1. Describe the differences between Type 1

and Type 2 Diabetes and the different
treatment options.
2. Explain and analyze the advantages,
disadvantages and effectiveness of
Diabetes treatments.
3. Discuss and evaluate the multifaceted
challenges of diabetes treatment and its
profound effects on society (healthcare
systems, economic stability, ethical
considerations and any other factors).
Include your opinion on the subject also.
4. Suggest ways that Diabetes treatments
could be further improved.

Role: Endocrinologist

Audience: Pharmaceutical development companies

Situation: The application of science in addressing diabetes

is evident through various avenues, including
genetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical
technology. While these advancements have
greatly improved the lives of those affected by
 diabetes, they also come with implications
related to economics, ethics and various aspects
of society.

Product: A report/evaluation on the challenges for

treating Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and the
implications on society

CONDITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES

Due date/time allowed: X1 A4 ‘Help Sheet’ (maximum 1 side, A4, NOTES ONLY.
X1 lesson for write-up in class on paper
X1 reference list

Requirements and conditions: Careful research, analysis, planning and organising of your writing,
similar to the standard of work completed during the unit

Multi Paragraph Essay: Min 4 Paragraphs

- Introduction -
- Main Body Paragraph One – what is the problem
- Main Body Paragraph Two – How science is used
- Main Body Paragraph Three – Evaluate effectiveness of treatment
- Conclusion – solution to the problem + future treatments. summary

Resources/links: 1 side of A4 notes. 1 side references

Criterion D:

Level Descriptor Task Specific Clarification

The student is able to:

i. outline the ways in which science is used to
address a specific problem or issue
ii. outline the implications of using science to
solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with
a factor
1-2
iii. apply scientific language to communicate
understanding but does so with limited success
iv. document sources, with limited success.
The student is able to:
i. summarize the ways in which science is applied
and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. describe the implications of using science and
its application to solve a specific problem or
3-4 issue, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to
communicate understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.
The student is able to:
i. Explain how individuals get Type 1 and
Type 2 Diabetes and which treatment
methods are used.
Describe scientifically how these
treatment methods work.
ii. Consider all of the positive aspects and
negative implications of various
treatment options for Type 1 and Type 2
diabetes.
Discuss and evaluate the multifaceted
challenges of diabetes treatment and its
profound effects on society (healthcare
systems, economic stability, ethical
considerations and any other factors).
Include your opinion on the subject also.
iii. Key terminology should be used
consistently (throughout your essay)
and should be used correctly (you
 i. describe the ways in which science is applied should know what it means in order to
and used to address a specific problem or issue use it at the right times).
ii. discuss the implications of using science and
its application to solve a specific problem or
issue, interacting with a factor
iv. Use MLA format.
5-6 iii. usually apply scientific language to You should produce a bibliography with
communicate understanding clearly and precisely no less than 5 sources.
iv. usually document sources correctly.

The student is able to:

i. explain the ways in which science is applied
and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of using
science and its application to solve a specific
problem or issue, interacting with a factor
7-8
iii. consistently apply scientific language to
communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
iv. document sources completely.