Grade Level
8th Grade
Subject
Behavioral Science
Duration
3 Days
Key Concept
Design a real-world health awareness campaign aimed at changing teen behavior
Materials
3 items included
Includes the Lesson Plan, slideshow, and printable student worksheets.
Lesson Overview
This capstone project pushes students past simple biology and into behavioral science. Students will design a real-world health awareness campaign aimed at changing teen behavior.
Learning Objectives
✔ Synthesize scientific information about tooth decay into persuasive messaging.
✔ Identify the ‘Knowledge-Action Gap’ in health behaviors.
✔ Design a multi-channel awareness campaign (social media, posters, or video).
✔ Explain how communication influences behavior change.
Activity Overview
Day 1:
Direct Instruction: Teach the Awareness Impact Slideshow. Focus on the gap between knowing and doing.
Day 2:
Campaign Build: Student teams use the Campaign Prep Guide to design their strategy and assets.
Day 3:
Pitch & Presentation: Teams present their campaigns to the class for feedback and impact scoring.
Total Activity Time: 3 days
Materials
- Campaign Prep Guide (2 Pages)
- Awareness Impact Slideshow (12 Pages)
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