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ATHENA Environmental Health Lesson: Introduction to Health. Environment + Genes + Choices = Your Health

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6 years 6 months
Submitted by vbrace on
The lesson will introduce students to the interaction between the environment, genetics, and personal choices, and their effect on one's health. Lesson plan includes three activities: (1) Circle in a Circle (included in the PDF), (2) Your Money or Your Life (listed separately in this table), and (3) Family Tree Activity (also listed separately in this table). This lesson aligns with Washington State EALRs. 2+ 50-minute class periods.

ATHENA Environmental Health Lesson: GMO Salmon

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6 years 6 months
Submitted by vbrace on
The lesson introduces genetically modified organisms through a case study of GMO salmon. Background is provided about GMOs and reasons they are developed, regulation, examples of GMO foods, and ethical issues. Student groups are given one of four editorials (two pro-GMO, two anti-GMO) and asked to analyze the editorial to identify message, point of view, and stakeholders. PDF includes lesson plan, factsheet, and 4 student worksheets. 50-minute class period.

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The Academy for Teaching about Health and Environmental Associations (ATHENA) was a collaboration of health teachers from across Washington State with scientists in the University of Washington’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences to develop hands-on environmental health curriculum for high school students. ATHENA hosted summer workshops to create interactive lessons that illustrate the influences of the environment, individual genetics, and behavioral choices on personal health. Topics were chosen based on student and teacher interest.

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