YHRW.HEALTH.13.A
Appraise the effect of biological family medical history (genetics), including maternal and paternal, on health outcomes or risk for illness.
Your Health in the Real World · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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biological family medical historygeneticsmaternalpaternalhealth outcomesrisk for illness
Skills
- appraise (the effect of biological family medical history on health outcomes or risk for illness) #dok3
- analyze (the influence of genetics on health outcomes) #dok3
- distinguish (between maternal and paternal genetic contributions) #dok2
- interpret (medical history for predicting risk factors) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define biological family medical history and genetics. #dok1
- I can identify maternal and paternal contributions to genetic risk. #dok1
- I can distinguish how different family members' histories affect health outcomes. #dok2
- I can interpret data about a family's medical history to predict health risks. #dok2
- I can appraise how my family’s medical history affects my own risk for illness and potential health outcomes. #dok3
- I can analyze patterns in family medical histories to predict possible health risks for myself or others. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding family medical history is essential for identifying individual health risks.
- Knowledge of genetics and family health patterns empowers proactive health decision-making.
Essential Questions
- How does knowing your biological family’s medical history impact your health choices?
- What can you learn from the genetics you inherit from your maternal and paternal sides?
- Why is it important to identify patterns in family medical histories?
- In what ways can knowledge of family health risks influence your own health outcomes?
- How do genetics and family history work together to affect your risk for certain illnesses?