Physiological Determinants of Global Health

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 15.06.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Content Objectives
  4. Background Content
  5. Classroom Strategies and Student Activities
  6. Notes
  7. Bibliography
  8. Appendix A – Two-Line-Pair-Share
  9. Appendix B – Student Reading List for Electronic Cigarette Discussion and Debate
  10. Appendix C – Implementing District Standards

Every Breath You Take - Air Pollution’s Effects on Respiratory Health

Vanessa Vitug

Published September 2015

Tools for this Unit:

Appendix A – Two-Line-Pair-Share

Guidelines: This activity can be done after a reading is completed or as the beginning of a lesson. It is a good way to stimulate conversation but to also check for understanding.

Questions to ask Students during Two-Line-Pair-Share

  1. Based on your reading, share two facts you’ve learned.
  2. What did you find most interesting or surprising from the reading?
  3. What would you like to more about after having completed the task/lesson?
  4. After completing (lab, activity, group work etc.) what was frustrating or confusing to you and why?
  5. If you could change the (lab, activity, group work etc.) what would you change and why?
  6. In your own words, describe what you understand as the function of the lungs?
  7. In your own words, describe what you understand as the effects of pollution on your ability respire?
  8. What solutions can effects of pollution on your ability respire?
  9. What solutions can imagine to combat poor air quality at home and in the workplace?
  10. List and describe what factors you believe contribute to poor air quality and in turn poor respiratory health.

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