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AIDS, HIV and other Microbe Matters

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This series of lessons contains sensitive material. Please review to ensure that the content is suitable for your class. It begins by discussing what microbes are. Scholars are then asked to review a few online resources and answer...
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Air Pollution: What is the Solution?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
For this air pollution activity, students use an online simulation called "Smog City" to manipulate different conditions that affect air pollution. Students answer questions about the health effects at peak ozone levels for different...
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Healthy Foods

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars view a video which explores the following statement. "You are what you eat." They discuss the food industry, organic foods, and healthy food choices. They chart what they eat on a daily basis and make plans for healthier...
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Ah Choo!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare bacteria to viruses to find the differences. In this biology lesson, students research viruses they have been inoculated against, using the Internet. Students complete a graphic organizer of their research on common...
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Alcohol Addiction and Its Effect on the Body

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders use the Internet to research the liver and the effects of alcoholism.  In this alcohol addiction lesson students divide into groups and get information on their topic.
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CLOSE TO HOME - Overboard

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read a comic about a teen drug overdose that leads to death. In this drug awareness lesson, students role play characters in the story that react to the death of their friend due to drug use in an online forum. Young...
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Downhill Skiing: Past, Present, and Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the history of Olympic downhill skiing to gather information on names, dates, winning times, and the native country of Olympic downhill medal winners.