The Vaccine War

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

6, 7

Overview

Examine the growing debate over childhood vaccines in this video excerpt from FRONTLINE: The Vaccine War. Vaccines have been touted as one of the most successful advances of modern medicine, yet an increasing number of parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children because of possible side effects. Learn about the debate among public health officials, doctors, and parents centered around vaccine safety.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.2

List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.5

Identify how positive family practices and beliefs promote personal health.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.1.3

Determine barriers to practicing healthy behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.1

Describe how family values and behaviors influence the health of adolescents.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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