Digestive System Bundle: Definitions, Case Studies, Symptoms & Role-Play CTE
Description
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This interactive, clinically focused resource is designed to help students explore the Digestive System in a meaningful, real-world way. Through a blend of terminology, symptom recognition, case study analysis, and role-play, students will gain a deeper understanding of digestive disorders and practice applying their knowledge like future healthcare professionals.
Perfect for Principles of Health Science, Health Science Theory, Medical Terminology, or Anatomy & Physiology classes!
What’s Included:
- ✅ Digestive Disorder Definitions – Clear and student-friendly explanations of 5 common conditions
- ✅ Case Studies – 5 realistic patient scenarios that require critical thinking and diagnosis
- ✅ Symptoms Match-Up Worksheet – Students match each disorder to the correct group of symptoms
- ✅ Doctor Role-Play Template – Students pretend they are the doctor explaining the condition to a patient
- ✅ Answer Keys – Included for both case study answers and symptom match-up
- ✅ Short directions for each activity – Student-friendly and easy to implement
- ✅ Printable & Sub-Friendly Format
Conditions Covered:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Peptic Ulcers
- Hepatitis
Great For:
- Reinforcing anatomy & body system content
- Practicing clinical reasoning & symptom analysis
- Building healthcare communication skills
- Sub plans, stations, review activities, or independent work
- CNA, PCT, or Health Science pathways
- Certification exam prep (e.g., NHA, CNA, Medical Assisting)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Define and recognize common digestive disorders
- Analyze and interpret patient symptoms
- Apply their knowledge in a real-world communication scenario
- Develop empathy and communication confidence through role-play
Use this as a stand-alone digestive system lesson or as part of a full body systems unit!
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