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- 5th - 7th
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Students coming from single-parent and divorced families, and even students who live in traditional families, face major changes in the family. Divorce, illness, death, birth and remarriage can cause stress and confusing feelings. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students visit sites that contain information about a variety of health and fitness activities. They analyze the activities according to several criteria, and describe how their particular activity choices can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. 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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- 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 »
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- 6th - 11th
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Students determine a working definition of class in order to determine how social class can affect personal health. They research their own nutritional needs and work to encourage healthy change in their communities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore about proper nutrition and the importance to maintain good health. They encounter the Food Pyramid as a supplement to keeping their bodies healthy. Students design a well-balanced menu for the day. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention concepts and practices. They create a PowerPoint presentation on one point of proper health and health risks. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students analyze the influences that result in health problems. They identify environmental and genetic factors that influence health problems. Students scan the newspaper looking for articles on health and health problems. They share information regarding environmental and genetic sources for disease or injury. 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 »

