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- 9th - 12th
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Students work in small groups researching different aspects of the sun and skin. The groups summarize and answer questions about the material in a presentation to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to human skin as an organ of the body with many roles, functions and interactions with other organs. They investigate the integumentary system in groups and complete a worksheet with their findings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the factors that control variation in human skin color. They discuss how natural selection and adaptation contribute to changing skin colors. They identify the effect of skin color on society as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a discussion about how their personal behavior and the environment can have an impact on their skin. They work in small groups to discuss one of the healthy skin habits on their handouts. When finished, each group presents what they have learned to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical make up of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the lesson, they identify the other structures needed in order for movments and describe the most common knee injuries and their treatment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore how personal behavior can affect health, especially the health of your skin. They become better aware of how their personal behavior and the environment can have a considerable impact on their health in general. Students recognize that good health and longevity depend on keeping the body in good operating condition. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore factors that control variation in human skin color and the implications of this information for human society. They understand that skin color is no longer considered a credible scientific standard by which to classify people into different races. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students are introduced to the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems of men and women. In groups, they review the changes their bodies go through during puberty and label the reproductive parts for each sex. They also discuss their feelings when talking about reproduction. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students investigate the male sexual anatomy. Each part is discussed in detail with lecture from the teacher. The topic of circumcision is also covered and it helps to promote cultural diversity. The internal functions of the penis are also discussed. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify basic components of skin on a cross sectional diagram. They provide a basic description of cancer in terms of cell biology. Students explore the ABCD of skin cancer/mole evaluation and perform their own evaluation of "test moles." They name the three kinds of skin cancer and describe where in the skin they originate. Full Review »

