Lesson 3.5
Welcome to Honors 10 Unit 3, Lesson 5! This lesson's objective is below...
The chapters in this section recount the revelation of Lacks’s true identity as the individual behind the HeLa cells—which caused a major stir and controversy. Using the information in the anchor text as well as their own research, students will explore how racial disparities have affected health care outcomes in recent U.S. history
What are we reading?
Chapter 23-29 of anchor text
Lesson 3.5 Assignments
Read and annotate chapter 23-29 of anchor text (M)
Complete section 5 of the reading guide (M)
Participate in Socratic Seminar #5 (M)
3.5 Skill: Organizing Narrative Writing (S)
3.5 Notes (S)
Socratic Seminar #5 Focus
According to the Centers for Disease Control, black Americans are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications, 52 percent more likely to die of cervical cancer, and 72 percent more likely to have diabetes. Comparing these statistics to the revelations in the 1976 Rolling Stone article—and how the black community responded—explore how racial disparities have affected health care outcomes in recent U.S. history. Cite evidence from the text—and your own research—to support your answer during your seminar.
Finish Line!
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