WEBASSIGNMENTS

Have you ever been in hospital? Whether it is for a short stay or a longer time, life in hospital can be quite difficult. Strange people, difficult words, no privacy... You are going to take a look at the website of Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children’s hospital. Go to http://www.gosh.nhs.uk In the menu on the left, click on About us. 1 In what year was Great Ormond Street Hospital formed? Now click on Teenagers in the menu at the top, and then in the left-hand menu Real stories. Read Isobel’s story.  2 Isobel was at college on a course she didn’t like. What did she do to cope (aankunnen)? 3 What physical side-effect was she diagnosed with? 4 Now Isobel is in recovery and gaining weight. What three improvements has she noticed about herself? Now click on Medical conditions at the top of the page. 5 What is a tonsillectomy? 6 What is the Dutch word for tonsils? Click on Teenagers again at the top of the page, and then on Healthy Eating. Now click on Your weight and BMI. 7 Which four medical problems can be caused by obesity? Now click on Find your BMI and find out if you are a healthy eater. Now go back one page and in the menu on the left, click on You are what you eat. Now click on Vegetarianism. 8 What do vegans avoid eating? 9 Is it healthy to be a vegetarian? Explain your answer. If you have some time left, you might want to try a game. Click on the link to The Vegetarian Society’s website. Now click on Young Veggies at the top of the page. You can have a look around the site or click on Fun Stuff, and then Games. Enjoy!