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Concerns of Elder Adults

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Students collect current events that are important at the local and state level that relate to older adults. They question older persons in regard to issues that are important to them. They listen to a guest speaker discuss current issues for aging people.

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gerontology, current events

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current events, gerontology, needs of the aging, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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