COVID-19 has caused so many changes in our lives. What are we doing differently now? Why are we doing those things, and how do we feel about all of the changes? In the context of decisions their families make, students explore the basics of how the virus affects people, and design investigations to explore how it spreads from person to person, and what we can do to prevent that spread.

Bryce Wettstein is a professional skateboarder who recently skated in the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics where she placed 6th in Park. She’s an optimist who has a unique way of seeing the world and finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. Bryce challenges the common definition of perfection and believes mistakes are an opportunity to learn and grow. She also loves to surf, play volleyball and write songs on her ukulele.

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Poster for the Chicago Department of Health, showing a flying disc "Toxoid" preventing a lightning bolt from striking a child. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1941.

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The output gap is one (of many) economic indicators used by economists to measure the strength of the economy. What exactly is the output gap, and how accurately does it predict the state of the economy? Read the November 2012 issue for an explanation of the output gap and answers to these questions.

In this activity, students will learn what medicines treat which conditions and which relieve symptoms of illness in the target language. Students will learn to describe medicines and symptoms to be relieved. Students will discuss home remedies in Mexico. Students will also compare and contrast medicines and home remedies in the United States in comparison to Mexico.

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium poster promoting tuberculosis testing and that good grades and good health compliment each other, showing a girl roller skating. Date stamped on verso: Jan 13 1939.

American Red Cross membership drive poster showing a Public Health nurse on horseback.

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The consequences of both sea ice melting and increases in ocean water temperature are presented in this examination of sea level- another of Earth's vital signs. This lesson is part of the Climate Kids website, a NASA education resource featuring articles, videos, images and games focused on the science of climate change.

Energy access plays a vital role in reducing undernourishment and improving food security. It boosts agricultural productivity, enhances food quality, reduces losses, and enables transportation. However, addressing factors like political instability and poor policies is crucial alongside increasing energy use.

This is a resource that you can use online or in class. It is a great way to start a conversation with a student on the importance of just living for today.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain the different reforms aimed at improving the health of the human bodyDescribe the various factions and concerns within the temperance movement

hile higher incomes generally lead to greater life satisfaction, it's not a guarantee. People in countries with high life satisfaction tend to use more energy, which can enhance comfort and mobility. Modest increases in energy use can significantly improve life satisfaction, but there are diminishing returns at higher levels.

There are hundreds of different jobs in medicine. This activity is designed to introduce you to different healthcare professions and some of the websites where you can find more information about health-related occupations.By the end of this lesson, you will:Learn how to navigate and extract health careers information from websitesBecome familiar with various healthcare professions

Poster warning of the dangers of playing with firecrackers, showing the face of a boy with an injured eye. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 234