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Why Haven’t We Cured Arthritis?

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The simple answer to the questions of why scientists have not found a cure for arthritis is that the term is used to describe over a hundred different conditions. Find out more about arthritis and how current treatments only deal with the symptoms in a short, animated video.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide viewers with a list of the vocabulary words used in the animations then have them find definitions before playing the video
  • Have groups research the effectiveness of advertising arthritis diets, treatments, and medications
Classroom Considerations
  • The highly technical narration makes the video most appropriate for advanced science classes
Pros
  • Offers a comprehension check
  • Links to related articles and a discussion question extend the learning experience 
Cons
  • None