Grade Level

9th Grade Health Science Theory (CTE Medical Assistant Program)

Duration

90 Minutes

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Learning Standards

• Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Alignment:
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
• Health Science Career Cluster Common Career Technical Core (CCTC):
  • Utilize effective communication strategies in healthcare settings.
  • Demonstrate understanding of teamwork and leadership roles.

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Lesson Overview

This foundational Health Science Theory lesson centers on Teamwork, designed for 30 9th-grade students enrolled in a medical assistant CTE program. Through a blend of multimedia content, interactive discussion, and student worksheets, learners will explore effective team characteristics, positive team attitudes, and the role each member plays in healthcare settings.

Personal qualities such as professionalism and adherence to facility guidelines will be organically incorporated, referencing core elements from the provided Personal Characteristics unit. The lesson promotes dyslexia-friendly reading options and includes differentiation and extension activities tailored to diverse learning styles and advanced learners.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. I can recognize characteristics of effective team members.
2. I can identify attitudes that promote positive interactions within teams.

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Success Criteria

• Students accurately list at least 5 characteristics of effective team members.
• Students describe at least 3 positive attitudes that enhance teamwork.
• Students complete the worksheet demonstrating comprehension of teamwork concepts.
• Students engage respectfully in discussions demonstrating understanding of team dynamics.

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Materials Needed

• Student Worksheet: Teamwork (printable, dyslexia-friendly font, with visuals)
• Teamwork PowerPoint (optional) with embedded videos or graphics
• Access to online content related to teamwork in healthcare (pre-selected short videos or interactive slides)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Timer for activities

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Lesson Breakdown

Time	Activity	Details	Differentiation
0-10 min	Introduction & I Can Statements	Introduce topic with clear "I can" statements written on board. Briefly discuss importance of teamwork in medical assisting and healthcare. Show a short engaging video or scenario illustrating effective and ineffective teams.	Spoken and visual delivery supports diverse learners. Dyslexia-friendly transcript handed out.
10-25 min	Exploring Characteristics of Effective Team Members	Present key characteristics via PowerPoint/slides: communication, reliability, respect, cooperation, problem-solving, adaptability. Highlight qualities linked to personal appearance and professionalism from the Personal Characteristics unit (e.g., hygiene, professional behavior). Class brainstorm on whiteboard to add characteristics that matter to them.	Provide word banks and definitions for ELL and special education students. Use visuals/icons next to traits for easier comprehension.
25-40 min	Attitudes Promoting Positive Interactions	Using an interactive discussion format, ask students to identify attitudes like positivity, openness, patience, empathy, and honesty. Students work in pairs to discuss examples where these attitudes influence teamwork in health care settings. Share examples with class.	Pair work encourages peer support. Offer sentence starters (e.g., “I think an important attitude is... because...”).
40-55 min	Student Worksheet Completion	Distribute worksheet containing scenarios and questions about team characteristics and attitudes. Students independently or in pairs complete worksheet within 15 minutes. Prompt with reminders of success criteria.	Dyslexia-friendly print out with clear fonts, spacing, and graphics. Allow oral response option or scribe support as needed.
55-70 min	Student Task – Online Content & Discussion	Students view online content (videos/interactive slides) reinforcing lesson objectives. After viewing, they answer guided reflective questions in writing or orally. Facilitate brief whole-class discussion on key takeaways.	Provide captions and transcripts for video content. Scaffold questions for comprehension.
70-85 min	Role-Play Activity: Team Scenario Practice	In groups of 5-6, students role-play healthcare team situations demonstrating effective team member characteristics and positive attitudes. Each group performs a brief scenario for class. Teacher provides constructive feedback.	Assign mixed-ability groups for peer modeling. Allow alternative demonstration styles (drawing flowcharts, narrating situations) for those less comfortable with role-play.
85-90 min	Wrap-Up and Reflection	Summarize key points, revisit I can statements. Quick exit ticket: write one new thing learned about teamwork and one attitude they will practice.	Use sentence starters for reflection. Collect exit tickets for assessment of understanding.

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Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners

• Visual Learners: PowerPoints with icons and images, videos, and graphic organizers.
• Auditory Learners: Group discussions, role-plays, oral explanations.
• Reading/Writing Learners: Structured worksheets with bullet points and clear instructions.
• Students with Dyslexia: Use dyslexia-friendly fonts (e.g., OpenDyslexic), provide audio versions of texts, and allow oral responses when possible.
• ELL Students: Provide vocabulary lists with definitions, visual aids, sentence frames.
• Students with IEPs: Break tasks into smaller steps, provide extra time, use peer buddies.

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Extension Activities for Advanced Learners

• Research famous healthcare teams and write a brief report on how their teamwork impacted patient outcomes.
• Create a digital presentation explaining how personal appearance and professionalism contribute to teamwork in healthcare.
• Facilitate a mini peer-led workshop on effective communication strategies within teams.

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Assessment

• Completion and accuracy of Student Worksheet responses.
• Quality and respectfulness of participation in discussions and role-play activities.
• Exit ticket reflections gauging individual understanding of teamwork characteristics and attitudes.

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Reflection for Teacher

• Were all students able to articulate key characteristics and attitudes?
• Did the role-play activity encourage active engagement and demonstrate comprehension?
• How effective were the differentiation strategies? What could be adjusted to improve engagement and learning outcomes in future lessons?

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Next Steps

Prepare for Lesson 2 – Team Roles, where students will analyze and respect the various roles members play in healthcare teams. Begin gathering role descriptions and facilitate student self-assessment activities.

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Inspired by Applied Educational Systems’ Personal Qualities curriculum and aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects.