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This National Geographic Xpeditions lesson asks students in grades 6 through 8 to think globally by comparing data about AIDS in Africa the world, and the United States and the world.
National Geographic Maps
This lesson addresses health literacy and global awareness by investigating national and international public health issues.
Basic Health Information about AIDS
Students begin by researching the AIDS crisis in Africa using the Center for Disease Control's What is AIDS? Web site to get basic science and public health information.
Multiple sources of Data and Information
Using digital media to access and analyze online data and information from multiple sources gives students opportunities to develop technology and research fluency.
Statistics and data on AIDS
Then students use the Washington Post Web site to see various representations of statistical data about the effects of AIDS crisis in Africa on different countries and populations.
Research and Comparison of Information
Students then conduct online research to answer questions about spread of the AIDS pandemic, the effect of treatments and the differences between the situations in Africa and the United States.
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