Food Allergies

Introduction

Introduction

At present we have approximately 30 students in our school that have food allergies. Of these 30 students, five have a life threatening food allergy, known as anaphylaxis.

You have been asked to find out more about food allergies and how to help keep your fellow students safe.

Task

Task

Your task is to create a presentation that will be used to teach your fellow students about food allergies. This presentation will also educate others on what they can do to help keep their fellow students safe while at school. You will do this by working together with a group of 3 other students. Each of you will need to take on one of the following roles:

 

  • Principal

  • Teacher

  • Assistant principal

  • School Nurse

 

You will need to research the following for your presentation:

 

  • Causes of food allergies

  • How to keep students, with allergies, safe while at school

  • How to recognise the signs of an allergic reaction

  • What you should do if you see someone having an allergic reaction

Process

Process

 

This WebQuest will require you to work individually and in a group.

 

Step 1:

Find three other students to form a group. Once you have your group, you will need to decide which role, from the following list, each person will take on

 

  • Principal: Your role will be to research what causes of food allergies

  • Teacher: Your role will be to research how to keep students, with allergies, safe while at school

  • Assistant principal: Your role will be to research how to recognise the signs of an allergic reaction

  • School Nurse: Your role will be to research what you should do if you see someone having an allergic reaction

 

Individual work

Now that you have decided on your roles, you will need to split up and begin your research, using the following information to help you.

 

Principal

 

Use the following websites to do your research

 

 

Using the websites listed above, answer the following questions:

 

  • What is a food allergy?

  • What food can cause a person to have an allergic reaction?

  • What is the difference between an allergy and anaphylaxis?

     

     

Teacher

 

Use the following websites to do your research

 

 

Using the websites listed above, complete the following:

 

  • Make a list of the ways that parents can help keep their child safe while at school

  • Make a list of the ways that you and your classmates can help to reduce the risk of a child having a reaction while at school

  • Discuss the importance of hand washing

 

Assistant principal

 

Use the following websites to do your research

 

 

Using the websites listed above, complete the following:

 

  • Make a list of the type of signs and symptoms of a person having an allergic reaction

  • Describe the difference between an allergic reaction and an anaphylactic reaction.

  • List some signs of an anaphylactic reaction which is different to an allergic reaction.

 

School Nurse

 

Use the following websites to do your research

 

 

Using the websites listed above, complete the following:

 

  • Make a list of the steps you should take if you see a person having an allergic reaction

  • List what information you may be asked for if or when you call 000 in an emergency situation

  • Describe the steps you should take if a person is having an anaphylactic reaction (hint: EpiPen)

 

Group work

Now that you have completed your research, you should meet with your group to discuss your findings.

 

You will then need to discuss how you are going to display your findings, by creating a variety of posters or creating a PowerPoint presentation. Remember, you must present your findings using the same format.

 

Once you have all come to a decision, it is time to start creating your presentation.

 

 

Presentation of your findings

Now that you have all completed your work, it is time to present it to the class. By the end of your presentation, your classmates will have a better understanding on food allergies.

Evaluation

Evaluation

 

Below is a copy of the rubric that will be used to assess your work.

Conclusion

Conclusion

 

Congratulations on completing this WebQuest!

 

Throughout this WebQuest, you have learnt a lot of information about allergies. Now is the time for you to share your new found knowledge with other members of our school community (students, teachers and parents) so that they too will be aware of the potential danger of food allergies. Together we can keep our school a safe place!!