Dear
Educator,
The
activities included in this section of the Web site are designed
to help students in grades 9-12 identify different types of health
care plans, understand the reasons for rising health care costs,
and be able to participate in the current debate about health care
reform.
These
lessons make use of the PBS program, "Healthcare Crisis: Who's At
Risk?" and the accompanying Web site, though the lessons also function
equally well as stand-alone activities. Each lesson includes objectives,
related national standards, procedures, extension ideas, and assessment
rubrics.
Healthcare Crosswords: Get a better
understanding of health care terminology by completing two crossword
puzzles using health-related terms, and by creating puzzles of your
own.
Healthcare Timeline: Why have
health insurance costs escalated in recent decades? What is the
history of health insurance in 20th century America-how did we get
where we are today? By constructing timelines, students gain insight
into these questions.
Doctor's Dilemma: How do doctors balance
patient interests with the costs of providing quality care, as defined
by insurance companies and others? Research and essays help students
probe this issue.
Information, Please: Do your students
know the difference between PPO's, HMO's, flex plans, and other
types of benefits packages? Students work in groups to create educational
brochures about benefits packages they're likely to encounter on
the job.
Dr. Fix It: According to 1999 statistics,
1/3 of all Americans are under- or uninsured. Students prepare "Congressional
testimony" on this issue and propose solutions.
About
the Author:
Judy
Terando is a health and physical education teacher at LaSalle-Peru
High School in Peru, Illinois. Terando has been teaching for more
than 34 years, and received both her B.A. and M.A. from Illinois
State University. She is also the coordinator of a group called
"Safe Homes" which is devoted alcohol and drug prevention. In this
capacity, she publishes a newsletter at least 4 times a year and
keeps in touch with local law enforcement. To learn more about Terando's
health classes and her high school, visit her Web page at http://www.lphs.net/~jterando/health/.
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