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Research the history of disease in the world.
Research the history of disease in the world.
This guide uses biology, health, and world study topics to engage students in global health issues and solutions from experiential and multidisciplinary perspectives. The guide offers an outline of how to organize and host a "Global Health Conference," and provides suggestions regarding logistics and instructions as well as resource materials for preparing and organizing a student conference. The Global Health Conference is a school event where students present display boards and two-page essays on various countries and their health challenges, very much like a science fair.
As a template, the guide can be modified to suit each educator's goals, student needs, and school policies. The guide is designed to involve all students from a single grade level—e.g., all seventh-grade students. However, educators can use pieces from the guide or tailor it to one class or a whole school. It is recommended that each educator adapt this guide to the most appropriate scale for his or her own school environment and policies, student needs, and learning outcomes.
Research the history of disease in the world.
Examine the health challenges facing the world today.
Critique health intervention programs worldwide.
Research the effectiveness of communicating prevention and management strategies to resolve world health issues.
Evaluate alternatives to current world health programs and practices.
Examine barriers that hinder decision-making skills related to world health issues.
Predict the potential short- and long-term impacts of poor decision-making on world health issues.
Research the needs, strengths, and risks of long-term goals for addressing world health issues.
Analyze individual responsibility for enhancing global health.
Adapt health messages and communication techniques to a specific global audience.