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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the health risks associated with wearing decorative contact lenses. They research other cosmetic modes of expression that can pose health risks and debate whether these practices should remain legal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students examine health and safety issues in the workplace. They, in groups, discuss how health and safety issues effect their lives. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify the three areas of health physical, social, and mental by placing them in a triangle, and identifying activities that go in each area. They repeat the student's creed and the class moto. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students observe the effects of sulfur dioxide gas on plant life and explore the potential health effects of sulfur dioxide on humans. After witnessing a demonstration, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan designed to further their understanding of the health effects of sulfur dioxide. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify several different life factors that affect the level of their own health and wellness. They determine how health decisions they make can affect their life expectancy. They make decisions to increase their health and life expectancy. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students conduct a critiical investigation of the West Nile Virus. They essess the relationship between the sources of information and their credibility. Students use their findings to create a public health campaign about the virus. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students explore sports-related health risks and develop school policies on these issues, rewriting current school policy to reflect their ideas. They then conduct field research to discover how these risks are addressed in various sports within their school's athletic department. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students engage in a study of developing reading comprehension skills. This is done with the help of reading a newspaper about the health habits of children. The cross curricular health focus helps the students to comprehend the benefit of a healthy lifestyle. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify specific physical and emotional characteristics within themselves and others. They keep a daily health journal to record information such as diet, exercise and emotions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the primary controllable and uncontrollable factors that put one at greater risk for developing heart disease. Through discussion, research, physical tests, and questionnaires they determine whether or not they are at risk of some day having a heart attack. They explore how to make lifestyle choices that encourage good cardiovascular and general health. Full Review »

