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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students illustrate personal perceptions of actual and preferred body types. They correctly identify the social origins of ideal body types and discuss the dangers of adhering to unrealistic eating and exercise habits. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students read and discuss an article about body image, particularly about women's responses to unrealistic body images. They complete vocabulary exercises and identify the use of noun phrases in the article. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the issue of body image and the media. They watch and discuss a video, identify ads with unrealistic images, write a letter to the magazine, develop a timeline of changing body types, and conduct research. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students review their height and weight ratios and visit a specific website listed in the lesson plan. They follow specific guidelines listed in the lesson plan for obtaining a positivie body image. They choose a guideline that they want to incorporate into their life. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students examine the influence of advertisements on body image and purchasing. They discuss the psychology behind the ads and working in groups cut out words in magazine advertisements that could entice them to buy the product. After designing posters and presenting oral reports, they write short essays about the media's impact on health. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students read and answer questions on neural processing and the Pinocchio Illusion. They relate and discuss these topics in conjunction with body-image disorders such as anorexia and bulimia . This lesson include video extension activites. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students determine how beliefs about body size and shape are shaped. They develop ideas about the acceptance of self and others with regard to body size and appearance by working in small groups. They view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students discuss what is meant by body image. In groups, they view a variety of magazine advertisements and identify how it incourages them to buy a specific product. To end the lesson, they group the people in the ads as either attractive or unattractive and discuss why companies only use attractive people to sell their products. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students examine their concepts of "beautiful" and "ugly" and the social influence on this perception. They look more closely at the role genetics plays on determining the way a person looks. Students explore ways to enhance their own body image. Full Review »
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