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Lesson Plan July 6, 2016

AIDS in Paradise: A Crisis In The Caribbean

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  1. Describe what you know (or think you know) about the Caribbean Islands.
  2. Describe what you know (or think you know) about HIV/AIDS.
  3. Define epidemic, give examples and explain problems you think are associated with epidemics.
  4. What is a hero? Share several examples of heroes and explain why you consider the person to be heroic.
  5. What does it mean to be an American citizen? Should American citizens care about an epidemic less than two hours from our coast? Why or why not?
  6. What does it mean to be a global citizen? Would a global citizen care about a crisis in another country? Why or why not?

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