Assignments

= Assignments = =Assignment 1:= Create a concept map of the passage of food through the various organs of the gastrointestinal tract.Write simulated journal by assuming the role of a piece of food ( your choice) and narrating the story of your journey as a food through the digestive system. **Due date: Oct 15, 2010**

=Assignment 2 : = Create a multigenre project on digestive system using visual learning softwares such as Inspiration, Word processing, and PowerPoint. The project will be done in groups of three. The title slide should list the names of the group members. Each individual member is required to send in his/her contribution via email.The group will be required to present their work before class on the assigned dates. **Group A : Thursday, Oct 20** **Group B : Friday, Oct 21** **Group C : Monday, Oct 24**

=Assignment 3:= Research on one of the following diseases and summarize the symptoms, causes ,and treatment for each one of them. You can choose __**any one**__ from the following list of diseases: **Due Date: Oct 30, 2010**
 * 1) Gastroesophageal Reflux or Heratburn
 * 2) Dysphagia
 * 3) Hiatal Hernia
 * 4) Crohn's Disease
 * 5) Appendicitis
 * 6) Irritable Bowel Syndrome
 * 7) Cystic Fibrosis

=Assignment 4:= Attempt the following Quizzes on the digestive system. The quizzes are not graded but will be discussed in the class. Digestive System 1 Digestive System 2 Journey through the Digestive System Digestion Mouth and Digestion