Levels of Prevention: Our Lines of Defense
Introduction Samantha, Jim, and Nina are in algebra class together. Recently, their teacher taught them about factoring. Nina decided to stay after class that day
Global Issues
Malaria: Not Over Yet
Introduction Imagine that your family has planned a vacation to Nigeria. You’re excited to experience the culture, try new foods, see wildlife, and meet new
Embargo: Let’s Not Trade
Problem Have you ever misbehaved? In response, perhaps your parents or guardian took away your phone, revoked car privileges, or grounded you. They punished you,
Vaccinations: Shots that Save Lives
Introduction Imagine you are camping in the woods with your friend Steve. Out of nowhere, a black bear comes out in front of both of
The Fracking Debate: Digging Up Trouble?
Have You Ever? Fossil fuels are used to power up plenty of modern-day devices, but have you ever wondered how we get the oil and
Birthright Citizenship: Protector of Privilege
Introduction How did you end up where you’re sitting right now? Most likely, your alarm clock goes off, you get out of bed, and by
Reparations: An International Call for Accountability
Have You Ever? Have you ever heard of the Holocaust? Of Apartheid? Of Colonization? How about the Tuskegee Experiment? Or policies of forced sterilization? How
FGM: Dangerous and Discriminatory
Introduction Female genital mutilation is a problem you’ve most likely never discussed. The World Health Organization estimates that at least 200 million women and girls
Mental Health: Feeling Fit
Have You Ever? Have you ever experienced physical discomfort when having negative emotions? Maybe an important test has you so worried that you feel overwhelmed
Pandemics: One Little Germ can Change the World
Introduction In Europe in the 14th century, the Black Death wiped out nearly a third of the continent’s population. In 1918, the H1N1 pandemic affected
