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- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the purpose, needs, and behaviors of a variety of configurations of families. The benefits of good communication skills among family members are emphasized in this lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss sexual health and hygiene. They complete a worksheet and have the opportunity to ask verbal or anonymous questions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine roles of family members and why families are important. They view magazine pictures and define family, describe their own families, draw a picture or diagram of their family, and pair pictures of family members to their roles. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how environmental health relates to the built environment. They read an article, identify environmental health/built environment issues in their own community, complete a worksheet, and develop solutions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students brainstorm the economic and social functions of a family. In groups, they research the roles of each member of a family in the past and compare it with their family today. In groups, they develop criteria for what the family of the future might look like. To end the lesson, they ask questions about any topic related to families as they choose. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students examine a case study of a woman with a family history of type 2 diabetes and create a "family health portrait" that assesses her risk of developing diabetes. They use the family health portrait to record the woman's family history, students identify her genetic, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for type 2 diabetes and make recommendations for lifestyle changes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students discuss the importance and role of families in being healthy. They examine their own family histories such as their history of diseases; social developments, such as the number of children, and relationships. They then interview family members gathering information to understand our families and cultural roots. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a discussion about families, culture, and traditions. They explore the strengths and limitations of their own family and make a family coat of arms. They discuss with the rest of the class which of their cultural traditions they feel most proud of. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students investigate the philosophy of health as outlined in the FLASH curriculum. They practice how to appreciate and respect themselves in respect to sexuality and overall wellness. There is also a section of the lesson that focuses on the acts of exploitation that can be done to teens. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discover the relationship between genetics and health. Using information about many popular diseases, they calculate the risks based on hereditary and environmental issues. They create a promotional campaign to help their peers realize their health risks. Full Review »
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