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"Body Decorating and the Risks"

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners read and outline a piece of expository writing to study the risks associated with tattoos and body piercing. They brainstorm low risk, healthful ways of expressing their identity as teens.
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Health Risks of Body Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the risks associated with body art. For this personal health lesson, students talk about fashion trends and then conduct research on the health risks associated with tattoos, cosmetic surgery, and body piercings....
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Body Decorations

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Body decoration has been practiced for years and years, and it is often associated with a culturally significant event. To celebrate Harmony Day, children discuss the Hindu custom of henna or hand painting. They brainstorm ways people...
Lesson Plan
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Image Conscious

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students take a stand on the concept of changing their appearance. In this changing of ones image instructional activity, students create a design that would change their image and discuss the age they think they...
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension - Short Stories

For Students 8th - 10th
Much more than a simple reading assessment, this resource can form the basis of a review of comprehension strategies, as a learning exercise that models for readers how to employ strategies to answer questions based on passages, or as a...
Lesson Plan
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Individuality vs. Conformity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Spark an animated debate in your class! Young adults consider some of the fads or trends that are prevalent at their school, as well as their own level of participation in them. Just how much of a role does popular culture play in their...
Lesson Plan
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The Eyes Have It

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the health risks associated with wearing decorative contact lenses. They research other cosmetic modes of expression that can pose health risks and debate whether these practices should remain legal.
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Student Opinion: How Far Would You Go for Fashion?

For Students 7th - 12th
Is being uncomfortable worth it if you look good? Inspire discussion about fashion and culture with a brief New York Times article about painful fashion. Whether used as a persuasive essay prompt or as a discussion starter,...
Article
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Kids Health: Is Body Piercing Safe?

For Students 9th - 10th
It's often wondered whether or not piecing is safe. The experts say yes, and no. Find out the specifics of piercing in this article.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Makes Tattoos Permanent?

For Students 9th - 10th
The earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? The following learning module details the different...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The History of Tattoos

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have a tattoo, you're part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its function changed over time? Addison Anderson tracks the history of...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Making Your Mark

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about piercings and tattoos as body art. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Article
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Kids Health: Is Tattooing Safe?

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you considering a tattoo but worried about the repercussions? Read through this article for information regarding the implications that come with getting a tattoo. Links to related articles are included on this site.