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- 6th - 12th
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Students evaluate images of health in American society, then students examine where one develops his or her views about health. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students develop pamphlets for a dental health mentoring program that educates younger students about caring for their teeth. They recall experiences at visits to dentists and consider why some students may have poor dental health. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the increasing number of uninsured middle class Americans; they then research and present information on various aspects of medical coverage and care at a classroom forum entitled "The Current State of Health Care in the United States." Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss nutrition and compare nutritional values of a snack product claiming health benefits with a candy product. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to Claude Pepper's efforts to establish high-quality affordable health care for everyone in the U.S. They, in groups, research and debate current proposals for addressing the health care crisis. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students participate in a class discussion which includes categorizing sexually transmitted diseases into various groups such as "always have symptoms/often don't have symptoms" and "curable vs. not curable" to reinforce the idea of abstinence as the safe Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students take part in class discussion and complete handouts dealing with different methods of birth control (emphasis on abstinence)to help students make informed decisions. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students use internet resources research more about how eating good and bad food can affect their health. Students study the food pyramid and examine how important it is to eat from all food groups. Discussion questions are provided, along with extension activities. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine how to make positive health decisions. They determine the factors that lead to healthy growth and development such as proper nutrition, physical fitness, and no drug or alcohol abuse. In small groups, they examine case scenarios to determine where the participants would be on a health continuum and what they decisions should be made to increase their healthy living. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students evaluate the relationship between personal behavior and later negative health behavior. They cite the major threats to the health of adolescents and adults. Students identify local resources for information and assistance regarding health risks and the prevention of health risks. Full Review »
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