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Disease, Pandemics, and the Role of Government

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the global efforts being made to stem a possible avian flu pandemic to the global efforts made to counter the current HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Protection and Compassion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils investigate ways to protect themselves against AIDS while learning compassion for the those with the disease. In this HIV/AIDs lesson, students discuss ways to protect themselves against contacting the disease. Pupils discuss the...
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Ill At Ease

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research infectious diseases, focusing on what scientists and journalists currently do and do not know about each one. They act as scientists or journalists as they find out more about a particular infectious disease.
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High-Risk Areas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create concept maps exploring causes of drug abuse that, in Siberia and around the world, often lead to the contraction of H.I.V., and develop solutions papers.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research sexual health by completing a worksheet activity. In this STD lesson plan, students identify the different STD's in existence and their potential effects on the human body. Students identify prevention methods such as...
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STDs: Grades 9-12

For Teachers 9th - 12th
After gathering information about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), high schoolers engage in two activities designed to educate themselves and others. They begin by using what they have learned to write a speech for a friend who...
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Applied Evolution: How Will We Get There from Here?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the basic process of natural selection and how people can manipulate that process today. The consequences of natural selection on daily life and the implications of evolutionary biology in basic and applied science...
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Abracadabra

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
How has Magic Johnson managed to stay so healthy, despite being HIV-positive for over 20 years? If you have ever taught about HIV and AIDS, you have most likely been asked such a question. By examining a case study and role-playing as...
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Separating Fact from Opinion

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read, "A Misspent youth: The HIV/AIDS Crisis Comes of Age", and discuss the article or write their answers to the questions imbedded in the lesson. They write their own essay.
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Helping Hands: Promoting Gloval Awareness

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore Canadian support for foreign aide. In groups, 11th graders discuss Canadian aide policies and express their opinion of each. Students brainstorm methods of contributing to developing nations. They complete...
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Cross-Cultural Dialogue Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze a personal narrative written about a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching English in Guinea-Bissau, Africa. They discuss the concept of crossing cultures, analyze maps, complete worksheets, and develop a writing...
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Passion into Action

For Students 9th - 12th
Find your passion. Find service opportunities. Decide how to serve. An instructional packet offers step-by-step directions for getting involved in community service. The practical suggestions and helpful worksheets make what may seem to...
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Mosetsana

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students read and discuss a poem about the issues of gender, education, and family written by a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in South Africa. In this poetry lesson, students read the poem 'Moetsana' and discuss the issues South Africa...
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Globalization: Prescription Drug Prices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at prescription drug prices in the United States and around the world. In this global issues lesson, students investigate health care costs, consider the impact of global prescription agreements, and...
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How Do White Blood Cells Fight Foreign Organisms That Invade Our Body?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the functions of white blood cells. They watch and discuss an online movie, conduct Internet research, and complete a worksheet.
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Cross-Cultural Dialogue Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view situations from more than their own point of view. They use the incidents in the author's story to explore the concept of crossing cultures and reflect on what it is like to feel like an outsider (in the way that the author...
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Deadly Desires

For Teachers 6th - 12th
A lesson on STD's captures learners with shocking statistics. Small groups create informational brochures on specific STD's, which they will present to the class. The links for research are overall excellent, but should be previewed for...
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Globalization101.org Lesson Plan on Prescription Drug Prices

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils examine the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States. They research the issue and participate in a mock US Senate hearing on the subject.
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Grade 9 - Personal Development (Healthy Living)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze lifestyle factors that affect health and demonstrate an awareness of key lifestyle practices associated with prevention of disease.
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1928 Flu

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students state the some diseases are the result of infection. They describe the risks associated with biological hazards, such as viruses. Pupils name ways that infectious disease can be prevented, controlled, or cured. Students...
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The Crucible

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars explore the historical drama, "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller looking for examples of society's mistrust of nonconformity and the injustice that can as a result of fear.
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Spread of Disease

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover facts about the human body. In this diseases activity, 7th graders understand different kinds of diseases, how disease spreads, how diseases have changed and preventative medicines. Students debate different...
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Living Longer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a short video about diseases that are most common today and what ones were common fifty years ago. They examine demographic trends in developing and industrialized countries. They research life expectancy, birth rate and...
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Where Are the MDG's?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read local and global media to bring awareness to the Millennium Development Goals. For this Global Awareness lesson, students read the Millennium Development Goals and identify them in news media (print or online). Students...

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