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EHP Science Education Program

Lesson PlanThe EHP Science Education Program offers a library of 91 high-quality science and interdisciplinary lessons based on selected articles and scientific research published in Environmental Health Perspectives, the leading international research journal. Lessons advance critical basic skills through the context of engaging, current environmental health topics.

Lessons are aligned with National Science Education Standards in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physical science, and are targeted at students in grades 9 through 12, although many lessons are also appropriate for undergraduates. All lessons and corresponding news articles can be downloaded for FREE from this website.

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FEATURED LESSON: Are EDCs Blurring Issues of Gender?

feature lesson: Are EDCs Blurring Issues of Gender? Summary: Students read the article "Are EDCs Blurring Issues of Gender?" and identify and summarize the research cited within the article. Students then decide whether they believe health effects from endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) exist and whether these effects are of concern. Please note that reproductive and sexual identity issues are discussed within the context of the research on this issue.

Objectives: By the end of this lesson students should be able to:

  1. differentiate between research publications and reviews/reports;
  2. summarize research results; and
  3. draw conclusions based on opinion and evidence.

EHPArticle: "Are EDCs Blurring Issues of Gender?", EHP Student Edition, January 2006, p. A671-A677, http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2005/113-10/focus-abs.html

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