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Being Old

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Students examine the characteristics of being a senior citizen in today's society. In groups, they develop a list of stereotypes associated with senior citizens. They use the internet to research their financial situtation, proper nutrition, housing and self-image concerns. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast their lives to a senior citizen.

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self esteem, senior citizens

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Health, Nutrition, self-esteem, senior citizens, social studies
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7th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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