HE19.WH.2.1
Examine the health challenges facing the world today.
Examine the health challenges facing the world today.
Overview
In this lesson, students will explore the structure of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its role in the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Students will be expected to discuss challenges the WHO has faced in responding to the Ebola outbreak. This lesson will culminate with the students creating a poster to help the WHO get more people involved in the effort to stop the Ebola epidemic.
Content Standards
HE19.WH.2.1
HE19.WH.3.3.1
Critique health intervention programs worldwide.
Critique health intervention programs worldwide.
HE19.WH.4.2
Research the effectiveness of communicating prevention and management strategies to resolve world health issues.
Research the effectiveness of communicating prevention and management strategies to resolve world health issues.
HE19.WH.5.1
Evaluate alternatives to current world health programs and practices.
Evaluate alternatives to current world health programs and practices.
HE19.WH.5.3
Predict the potential short- and long-term impacts of poor decision-making on world health issues.
Predict the potential short- and long-term impacts of poor decision-making on world health issues.
HE19.WH.6.1
Research the needs, strengths, and risks of long-term goals for addressing world health issues.
Research the needs, strengths, and risks of long-term goals for addressing world health issues.
HE19.WH.8.3
Adapt health messages and communication techniques to a specific global audience.
Adapt health messages and communication techniques to a specific global audience.
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