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This Eating Disorders: Grades 9-12 lesson plan also includes:
After gathering information about various eating disorders, high schoolers create a poster or infographic that presents both unhealthy and healthy appearances and eating habits. A second activity asks pupils to craft letters of advice to two young people who demonstrate possible signs of an eating disorder.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include a reading of Kathy J. Kater's story "How the Namuh learned to be content with who they were" in the lesson
- Invite a health care professional and or a member of the school counseling staff to participate in the lesson
- Divide the class into eight groups, assign each group a different article to read, discuss and report on to the class
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson has the potential to impact some class members; report any concerns to counseling staff
- Preparation requires copies
- Groups must have access to computers with internet
Pros
- Provides factsheets for teachers about anorexia bulimia, and binge eating disorders
- Includes a comprehension quiz with an answer key
Cons
- None