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5th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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2004
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Killer Disease on Campus

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Students identify and evaluate the current FDA procedures for drug development, testing and approval. They conduct Internet research, work in groups to create charts and participate in a class discussion about the pros and cons of stringent long-term drug studies.

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prescription drugs, drugs, us food and drug administration

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