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Ross, Donna L.; Elliot, Kimberly; Bonine, Jeff – Science Teacher, 2022
There was a time when science was viewed as inherently objective, without bias. We now know that isn't true--scientists bring their life experiences and beliefs with them to work. The designing, funding, and reporting of research are all framed by societal influences and implemented by those who have been privileged to serve in these roles.…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Social Justice, Racism, Science Education
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Garcy, Anthony M. – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2009
This study investigated the relationship between health conditions suffered over time and student scores on the Stanford Achievement Test 9 in Yuma County, Arizona, public grade schools. The majority of children in Yuma County were of Hispanic origin. The poverty and low income status of most of these children placed them at greater risk for…
Descriptors: Low Income Groups, Injuries, Mathematics Achievement, Achievement Tests
Goel, Sonu; Singh, Amarjeet – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2008
Knowledge about various illnesses and their management is not satisfactory among high school students especially in rural areas in India. Various incorrect practices and myths associated with illnesses and injuries still exit. Training and education about correct management of injuries and illnesses for students is a sound and logical investment.…
Descriptors: First Aid, Intervention, Injuries, Knowledge Level
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James, Shamagonam; Reddy, Priscilla; Ruiter, Robert A. C.; McCauley, Ann; van den Borne, Bart – AIDS Education and Prevention, 2006
The evaluation of the Department of Educations' life skills program on HIV and AIDS prevention among Grade 9 students in 22 randomly allocated schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, showed only a significant increase in student knowledge about HIV/AIDS in the intervention group compared with the control group. No effects were found on safe sex…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Health Promotion, Communicable Diseases, Intervention
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Westwood, Jo; Mullan, Barbara – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2006
Objective: To assess the sexual health knowledge of secondary school pupils in order to ascertain whether the current government public health and education policies are having any impact on pupils' sexual health. Design: Results obtained from a questionnaire as part of a two-phase intervention study. Setting: Nineteen mixed-sex, state secondary…
Descriptors: Contraception, Intervention, Health Education, Sex Education