QCHS Health Education 2
Unit # 1
Adult and World Health
Concerns
Adult and World Health Concerns
Unit Description:
In this unit students will investigate topics and issues that impact the health status of adults in
preparation for a lifetime of positive health. A greater understanding of world heath issues will be
studied to expose students to global healthcare issues and needs. The students will be provided
with an opportunity to explore the impact of governmental, political, geographical, cultural and
socioeconomic status upon the health of the individual and society. Current and future
advancements in health and healthcare will also be examined.
Essential Questions:
1. What are the causes and nature of adult death locally, nationally and globally and how can
these factors be reduced?
2. What are the factors that influence health status within a community?
3. How does an individual’s health literacy and access to healthcare impact personal health
status?
4. What factors influence an individual’s access to healthcare and insurance at the national
and global level?
5. How does governmental policy and politics impact personal health and the health of a
society?
6. How do advancements in research, technology and healthcare impact the current status
and future of health?
Assessment for Unit:
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Unit Common Assessment – PSSA Style multiple choice test, including a reading
and/or writing prompt. (50%)
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Differentiated Performance Assessments (50%)
Choose one of the following projects to complete based upon interest, abilities/skill
development and learning style. The project should provide an opportunity for deeper
exploration of an issue. Projects must be clearly related to the unit content and
essential questions. Projects should be planned and approved by the instructor prior to
starting.
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Lead a Discussion
Monitor or conduct a debate
Give a Persuasive Speech (Example: Genocide, Poverty)
Conduct and Interview (Example: Sudanese refugee)
5. Write a Five Paragraph Essay
6. Complete a review of articles (2-3+)
7. Write a Newspaper/Newsletter Information Article (Example –
Compare/contrast health care systems of two countries)
8. Create a visual aid
9. Artistic Performance
10. Review a film or speaker
11. Design a technology piece (Webpage, Power Point Presentation,
Online video, Blog)
12. Other – Student planned learning activity with prior approval of
instructor
Outline of Content/Notes
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Leading Causes of Adult Disease and Morbidity (Refer to data from the Center for Disease
Control, World Health Organization, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bucks County
Department of Health, Upper Bucks Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth)
Local and National
Global
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Impact Upon Health Status - Governmental Policy and Regulations, Geopolitical, Cultural,
War/Genocide, Economic Status/Wealth, Climate, Education
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Illness versus Wellness Approach to Personal Health
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Nature of Disease – Acute versus Chronic, Preventability, Role of Genetics, Behavioral and
Environmental Factors
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Community Health Resources – Local, National and Global
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Access to Health Information, Healthcare and Insurance
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Impact of Research, Technology and Medical Advances
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Health Literacy – Terminology and Concepts for Lifetime Health (see “Health Literacy
Terms/Concepts”)
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The Future of Health and Healthcare