Kidneys in the Classroom
PROGRAM COMING SOON
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, YOUR STUDENTS WILL KNOW THE FOLLOWING:
â–º The basics about kidneys (how many, where they are located, etc.)
â–º How the kidneys function
â–º The leading causes of kidney disease
â–º What happens when the kidneys fail
â–º The importance of dialysis and transplantation in the treatment of kidney failure
â–º The importance of asking questions and making informed decisions about organ donation
â–º The importance of proper health and nutrition in the prevention of kidney disease
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
â–º It is absolutely FREE
â–º A NKFL staff person, medical professional, kidney transplant recipient, dialysis patient, or volunteer will present the program
â–º The program format is designed for a 40 to 55 minute class period
â–º It contains a STEM component
â–º The target audience is students in grades third through eight grades
â–º It’s a creative, interactive and fun presentation that encourages students to participate and learn more about their kidneys, proper health and nutrition
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To schedule a presentation, please contact Ingrid Amador at (504) 861-4500 or ingrid@kidneyla.org .
