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   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] HA (10-12) 4 :

HA.4.1) Execute communication and leadership skills to empower other students to be physically, socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and intellectually successful.

a. Examine the varied roles and responsibilities of student leaders.

b. Design program goals based on YRBS data and focus group results.

c. Research various leadership and peer training programs and opportunities.

d. Apply peer helping training skills in assigned schools settings.

e. Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating for health-related changes in the school or community.

[HE] HA (10-12) 15 :

HA.8.3) Communicate to peer or community groups on health-related topics.

[HE] WH (10-12) 1 :

WH.1.1) Research the history of disease in the world.

a. Identify causes of major outbreaks and epidemics in the history of the world.

b. List major breakthroughs in the prevention and cure of disease.

c. Assess the effects of current health issues on world populations.

[HE] WH (10-12) 2 :

WH.2.1) Examine the health challenges facing the world today.

a. Collect statistical data about health issues within various countries.

b. Investigate the influence of family, peers, and culture on possible solutions to world health issues.

c. Examine the links among health, economic development, media, and technology.

d. Research how disparities in socio-economic status can adversely affect health and access to health care globally.

e. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of government and non-governmental organizations in achieving global health.

The purpose of this lesson plan is to help students synthesize their global health knowledge through visual representation. Students will create a piece of artwork through an iterative process that reflects their personal understanding of global health and participate in a facilitated discussion to reflect on the broader implications of the artwork. Using art to facilitate discussion allows students to process the class material by exploring their personal connections with the complex concepts.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] HED (9-12) 32 :

HE.8.3) Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal and community health.

Examples: student-led events, community fundraisers, national events, signing a pledge to abstain from alcohol

[HE] HA (10-12) 15 :

HA.8.3) Communicate to peer or community groups on health-related topics.

Tyler is 17 years old and has a passion for helping people.  She lost her 4 grandparents to cancer and wanted to do something to help others.  She is strong in science and decided to use her science skills to help find a cure for cancer.  She volunteers at a hospital to provide some help and kindness to cancer patients.Tyler’s passion for serving others is huge and her problem solving science skills are helping to make an impact in her community. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] HED (9-12) 13 :

HE.3.1) Evaluate the accessibility and validity of health information, products, and services.

Example: determining the credibility of resources both online and offline

[HE] HED (9-12) 24 :

HE.5.3) Justify the appropriateness of individual vs. collaborative decision-making in various situations.

Example: explaining when input from a health professional, counselor, or trusted adult would be helpful

[HE] HA (10-12) 15 :

HA.8.3) Communicate to peer or community groups on health-related topics.

Two doctors explain that, while antibiotics have helped protect people from infections since becoming widely available after World War II, this unique class of drugs is losing its effectiveness from overuse. The more exposure bacteria have to an antibiotic, the more likely they will develop resistance to the antibiotic. Because as much as half of all antibiotic use in the United States is either unnecessary or inappropriate, more and more people may die of infections that were once easily treatable.