1. Topic-
Where do health myths come from?
 
2. Content-
theories, philosophies, cultural beliefs, home remedies, old wives tales, folklore, sociology.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.Gain historical knowledge
2.Explore cultural beliefs
3.Learn critical analysis skills
 
4. Objectives-
1. To participate in group discussions
2. To share knowledge among diversity of students in the classroom.
3.Gain practical experience in critical thinking.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Power point presentation; Youtube clip; class handouts
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Provide definition of a myth
2. Situate definition within health education
3. Give overview of history of myths, past & present
 

B. Development-

1.Each group will be given a question to work on or case study that expands on the lecture.
 

C. Practice-

1. Participate in class discussions
2. Participate in peer-share
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Students asked to bring next class an article from any source they wish that reflects the lecture.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1.Lecturing
2.Multi-media
3.Peer learning
4.Literature that summarizes the lecture (hand-out)
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. Walking around listening to peer-share and group interactions.
 

G. Closure-

1.Ask students in small groups to explain each of the concepts to peers.
2.Hand-out that summarizes the lecture
 
7. Evaluation-
1.Students are able to express the concepts taught to their peers in their own words.
2.When asked student feedback is positive that they learned new information.
 

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