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Diagnosing Ester- An Easter-Themed Medical Case Study

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Purposeful Pedagogy
Lesson Type:
Case Study
Product Type:
PDF or Google Doc
Grade Level:
9-12
Answer Key:
Included
Instructions:
Written and Video included
  • Diagnosing Ester- An Easter-Themed Medical Case Study
  • Diagnosing Ester- An Easter-Themed Medical Case Study
  • Diagnosing Ester- An Easter-Themed Medical Case Study
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Description

If you have looked through my resources before, you know that I love doing holiday themed activities. Personally, I am always amazed how the science of medicine can always be connected to just about anything in our culture and world.
 
I have done a few of these holiday character case studies, so I thought it was only fitting to create one for the Easter/Spring season. This case study is on Ester Wabbett and it looks at what conditions and issues she might have if a rabbit became humanized. So, you will find content on hearing, dentistry, musculoskeletal and diet included in this one. I always like to incorporate math, anatomy and reading charts because I believe those are skills that are universal among the healthcare industry.
 
Topics include:
  • Audiology (students will interpret a hearing test and then apply math and chart reading to answer questions about the results)
  • Dentistry (students will look at a dental X-ray to discover if the patient has macrodontia)
  • Musculoskeletal (the patient has injured her knee as the "long-jumper" of her school's track and field team and students will determine the diagnosis)
  • Nutrition (students will analyze the patient's food diary and calculate calories, protein and sugar and then make suggestions on healthy options)
  • At the end of the lesson, students will be asked to find 3 "Easter eggs" hidden in the case study where they will connect the patient with characteristics of rabbits 
 
The download comes with the following:
  • 6 Page Case Study Handout for Students (Printable PDF)
  • 7 Page Resource Packet for Students (Printable PDF or as a Google Doc for a non-printing option)
  • Answer Key for Instructor
  • Written Instructions
  • More detailed Video Instructions
 
*No prior knowledge is required but students will need access to do internet research as well as colored pencils, markers or highlighters for color coding.
 
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: THIS PURCHASE ALSO INCLUDES A QUIZ STYLE GAME SHOW, "SPRING FEVER" THAT COMBINES HEALTHCARE AND SPRING RELATED TOPICS! Comes as a PPT or Google Slides presentation with answer key included.
 
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2 Reviews

  • 5

    Medical Assisting

    Posted by Katie Meeks on Apr 22nd 2025

    Great activity for Easter!

  • 5

    Healthcare

    Posted by Misty Cerise-Cunningham on Apr 3rd 2025

    Fun case study. I can't wait to use this for Easter.

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