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- 6th - 12th
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Students use and manipulate statistics to compare domestic health issues with those of a foreign country. They imagine that they are moving to a new country and need to evaluate the health care system. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine how social class affects health factors and outcomes by analyzing three case studies of heart attack patients. They reflect on the effects of commodifying health. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research his/her family medical history and produce a pedigree with information. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students reflect on and discuss their attitudes toward health and illness. They help to educate each other by researching illnesses in small groups, creating a handbook and writing response papers. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students explore the concept of good health and the ways that different cultures pursue health related needs. They discuss how health care has changed over time. They conduct interviews about views on health care practices and write a short article. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers for health and safety in the workplace. They view and discuss a video, analyze youth injury statistics, read and discuss informational brochures, and role-play work situations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students write a proposal with an appropriate budget to establish a health day at school. They design this day to educate and promote good health. They educate other students about health care, inform students of health concerns, and encourage them to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a class discussion on the ethical issues faced in the health care industry today. In groups, they develop their own definition of bioethics and role play the role of one of the various types of members of different ethical systems. To end the lesson, they develop the characteristics of their own health care system. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read, review and discuss articles about health care in America. They choose an important aspect from their reading to analyze. Students decide if they believe that America has the best health care system or not. They write a paper supporting their point of view and participate in a debate about this subject. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the importance of family in preparing for adult life. They participate in a one-week experiment called "Let's Do Dinner." They write a letter to parents explaining details of the experiment and make observations about their dinners in a journal. Full Review »

