Altitude Sickness
Today you will learn about Altitude Sickness. By the end of the end of your research, you will be able to explain:
- The dangers of Altitude Sickness
- The importance of quick treatment
ReadRead Here about Altitude Sickness from Altitude.org
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Answer1. What is altitude sickness?
2. What are the two serious forms of altitude sickness? 3. How do you treat the serious forms of altitude sickness? |
ReadRead Here about Altitude Sickness from How Stuff Works
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Answer1. What are some of the symptoms you may experience during altitude sickness?
2. How much less oxygen do you breath at 12,000 ft than at sea level? 3. How can you prevent altitude sickness? |
Respond
Use pictures & voice overs to create a 30 second video explaining altitude sickness. Please include the following:
Total of 70 points
Use your research, but also give your own ideas of why it is important to treat altitude sickness.
- Define Altitude Sickness (5 Points)
- Give 5 symptoms of mild altitude sickness (5 points)
- State & Define the 2 types of serious altitude sickness ( 10 points)
- Explain what could happen if altitude sickness goes untreated (20 points)
- Explain why it is important to treat altitude sickness quickly (20 points)
- Explain how you can prevent altitude sickness (10 points)
Total of 70 points
Use your research, but also give your own ideas of why it is important to treat altitude sickness.