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- 6th - 12th
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Students act as ethnobotanists and investigate the relationship between plants and people. Pairs of students explore different plants, focusing on environmental requirements, life cycle, sustainability, and benefits to humankind, and then create poste Full Review »
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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 compare their prior knowledge about the relationship between sunlight and cancer with new findings. They research how different vitamins and minerals affect the human body. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an article describing a controversial new theory for treating anorexia nervosa, research other eating disorders, simulate case studies and suggest possible treatment for these cases. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch and discuss a video dealing with the topic of depression and suicide. They answer discussion questions, identify sources of stress, conduct research on exercise and diet, interview a psychiatrist, and take a self-test on depression. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the complexities of eating disorders and the underlying factors which may contribute to their onset and development. They explore the various aspects and manifestations of these eating disorders and identify and express their own conflicts of self image. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the healthcare system, including insurance, drug prices, and patient rights. Following a field trip to the children's ward of a hospital, they work in groups to analyze various conditions,problems/diseases, presented on index cards. Other facets of the lesson include watching several videos about health care and holding a student debate about adopting a universal health plan. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore the benefits of a nutritional supplement. Through discussion and reviewing handouts, students determine their personal needs for a vitamin. Given the Food Guide Pyramid, students study the importance of proper nutrition and eating a variety of foods. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore supplements in their diet. They determine how to choose a supplement for their particular need. Students discuss the need for crystalline and vitamin B12 and where to find it. Students read a supplement label. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students review the ten principles of successful breastfeeding. They are interested in application of them in real lifelike simulations. Students use the slides provided for demonstration and review purposes before practice sessions of simulation. Full Review »

