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Crisis in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
Students examine the crisis in Sudan. They identify the medical situation in the region and discover how they respond to emergencies. They research diseases that are prevalent in the region as well.
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Mapping the Effects of War
Students examine how war can lead to environmental health crises. They read an article, conduct research on a region from the article, and create a poster to depict the geographic region and the environmental health effects of the conflict.
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Emergency Preparedness
Learners are introduced to governmental and humanitarian responses to disasters. They research organizations such as FEMA and the Red Cross. They examine their local National Guard unit as well.
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How 9/11 Shaped U.S. Foreign Policy
High schoolers discuss the U.S. foreign policy and the components they consider important. They read and discuss President George W. Bush's speech of November 10, 2001. Students locate and mark countries President Bush identified in his...
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Pbs Teachers: Crisis in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
Investigate the medical nature of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. Describe the nature of cholera, malaria, hepatitis E, Ebola and malnutrition, which have been of major concern to humanitarian aid personnel in this...