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      Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
      Access Health Information, Products, and Services
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      Interpersonal Communication
      Goal-Setting and Decision-Making Skills
      Advocating for Health


 
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      History, Government, Economics, and Geography, Approved 2005
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Grade 12  
Health, Approved 2006  
1    Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
5    The student will analyze how public health policies and government regulations influence health promotion and disease prevention.   
1    Advanced Indicator: The student will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how government regulations influence health promotion and disease prevention.
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Access to Investigational Drugs: Questions and Answers This fact sheet from the National Cancer Institute sheds light on the meaning and government policies related to use of emerging drugs in the treatment of cancer, as well as the potential dangers and/or benefits involved in their use. (SDFSCA Approved Activity A.v - Activities that teach students about the dangers of emerging drugs.)

Submitted by: Batch 1
From: Designed Instruction
Alcohol Warning Labels Go Unnoticed, Poll Finds This survey information from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CPSI) sheds light on the lack of effect of warning labels on alcoholic beverages. The findings underscore a need to improve efforts to clearly present labels in a noticeable position, and present an opportunity to explore with students how people can assume a role in causing this to happen. (SDFSCA Approved Activity A.vi - Activities that engage students in the learning process.)

Submitted by: Batch 2
From: Designed Instruction
Reasons for Student Drug Testing This article by the Drug Free America Foundation responds to eight common questions schools and local community leaders often have when considering whether or not to implement a drug testing program. Information regarding legislation and Supreme Court rulings on the subject is also available. (SDFSCA Approved Activity E.xiv - The testing of a student for illegal drug use or the inspecting of a student's locker for weapons or illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, including at the request of or with the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the student.)

Submitted by: Batch 2
From: Designed Instruction

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