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Understanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy Lesson PlanUnderstanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy Lesson Plan
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Understanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy

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Intended for moderate to severely disabled students, this lesson focuses on building an understanding of human anatomy. A secondary special education class reviews, identifies, and labels parts of the body. Including the internal and external reproductive system. Note: The included handouts are of anatomically correct male and female bodies and may not be appropriate for everybody. Consent may be required prior to engaging in this lesson.

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safe sex, the human body, human body systems

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body parts, building scientific vocabulary, human anatomy, private parts, sexual health, moderate to severe disability, programs
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
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Scientific Equipment

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