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From The Unknown To The Informed: A Debate on Abstinence Lesson PlanFrom The Unknown To The Informed: A Debate on Abstinence Lesson Plan
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From The Unknown To The Informed: A Debate on Abstinence

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Students examine the topic of abstinence. They discover aspects of the topic from a global to local level. They participate in a debate to share their opinions.

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abstinence, safe sex

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abstinence, health
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9th - 12th
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Health
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