Health and Hygiene Education

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Author:

Allison Lipper

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Connexions

Collection:

Connexions

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

The design team of BIOE 260: Introduction to Global Health Issues, created a health-science curriculum that focuses on the needs of a primary school in Terrier Rouge, Haiti. The activities are designed to be relevant to local health issues, use locally available resources, maintain cultural sensitivity, and foster participation and comprehension. The activities cover a range of lessons including water purification, the importance of hand washing, and general anatomy of the human body. The program will culminate in a showcase where the students can present what they have learned to their families. Although these activities were designed for a specific group of students, the lessons could easily be adapted for a different community. Guidance and support were provided by Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Monica Dyer, Janet Wheeler, Soizic Bonnet, Dan Erchick, Rose Thelus, Allison Lipper, and Yvette Mirabal.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans, Readings

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution 2.0