In this lesson, students identify common warning signs of depression that, if not addressed, could lead to suicidal behavior. They then write skits and create booklets in which they document appropriate suicide prevention techniques. Geographical Boundaries Students will use the European Union's struggle with Mad Cow Disease as a starting point to study the spread of infectious diseases across geographical boundaries. In this lesson, students create models showing how braces and other types of orthodontic devices can be used to correct various dental problems. In this lesson, students role-play scenarios in which they encounter a friend or acquaintance who may have an eating disorder.
Students brainstorm ways to help the friend.
Students then create informational brochures with useful information about eating disorder prevention. In this lesson, students investigate the ways that various addictive drugs interact with the human nervous system. In this lesson, students research stem cells to learn how they function, the distinguishing characteristics of types of stem cells, and how stem cells may be manipulated by scientists to help bodies heal and regenerate unhealthy or damaged cells. In this lesson, students conduct a class-wide survey collecting, compiling, and analyzing data about fitness, weight loss, and body image issues. In this lesson, students will investigate the issues and solutions surrounding prescription drug coverage and America's elderly population.