This Place Matters: The Impact of Neighborhood on Health

In this lesson, students analyze why some neighborhoods are seen to be “attractive and healthy” and why others are seen to be “undesirable.” The lesson continues by having students analyze the effects of neighborhoods on the health of those who reside in them. Why is it that place matters?

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Educator Resource Details
Grade Range 8-Adult
Topics Science - Environment, Health
Social Studies
Adult Learning
Language Arts
Study Skills/ESL
Resource Type Lesson Plan
Duration 4+ hours
Last Updated July 2009

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