Child Survival

The educator guides, youth report, multimedia, and stories in this collection are intended for students to discover how the global community is uniting to save children's lives. Youth will learn about the threats to children's well-being and the solutions.

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Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 6-8 The units in this guide are intended for students to discover how the global community is uniting... Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 6-8 6-8 Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 6-8 Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 6-8 The units in this guide are intended for students to discover how the global community is uniting to save children's lives.	Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 9-12 The units in this guide are intended for students to discover how the global community is uniting... Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 9-12 9-12 Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 9-12 Child Survival: Full Educator Guide - Grades 9-12 The units in this guide are intended for students to discover how the global community is uniting to save children's lives.
Unit 1: Introduction to Child Survival In this unit students will: 1) Identify what every child needs to grow well during the first five... Unit 1: Introduction to Child Survival 6-8 Unit 1: Introduction to Child Survival Unit 1: Introduction to Child Survival In this unit students will: 1) Identify what every child needs to grow well during the first five years of life. 2) Articulate their memories of being age five.	Unit 1: Where Do We Stand? In this unit students will: 1) Discuss the importance of development in the first five years of... Unit 1: Where Do We Stand? 9-12 Unit 1: Where Do We Stand? Unit 1: Where Do We Stand? In this unit students will: 1) Discuss the importance of development in the first five years of life; 2) Define child survival and the under-five mortality rate — what it means, and how it is calculated; 3) Become aware of the reasons why the under-five mortality rate is an indicator of a country’s well-being; 4) Compare and contrast the under-five mortality rates of various geographic regions; 5) Appreciate the reasons for differences in child survival rates; 6) Read and interpret tables, graphs, pie charts, and maps.
Unit 2: Challenges and Responses In this unit students will: 1) Learn about the concept of the under-five mortality rate and why... Unit 2: Challenges and Responses 6-8 Unit 2: Challenges and Responses Unit 2: Challenges and Responses In this unit students will: 1) Learn about the concept of the under-five mortality rate and why the number of deaths is higher in some regions of the world than in others. 2) Read and interpret tables, graphs, and pie charts in the Youth Report, Chapter 2. 3) Discover readily available, low-cost solutions to the main causes of child mortality.	Unit 2: Simple, Effective, Affordable Solutions In this Unit students will: 1) Learn about the main causes of preventable deaths for children... Unit 2: Simple, Effective, Affordable Solutions 9-12 Unit 2: Simple, Effective, Affordable Solutions Unit 2: Simple, Effective, Affordable Solutions In this Unit students will: 1) Learn about the main causes of preventable deaths for children under five; 2) Become familiar with readily available and low cost lifesaving solutions; 3) Investigate the science behind some lifesaving measures; 4) Examine some successful interventions in child survival efforts; 5) Read and interpret tables, graphs, pie charts, and maps.

Child Survival: Youth Report The Child Survival: Youth Report, provides a youth-friendly overview of the issue of Child Survival... Child Survival: Youth Report 6-8 9-12 Child Survival: Youth Report Child Survival: Youth Report The Child Survival: Youth Report, provides a youth-friendly overview of the issue of Child Survival, and accompanies the Child Survival Educator Guides.	Combating Cholera Learn about how UNICEF is helping to combat cholera, a deadly waterborne disease, in Guinea-Bissau... Combating_Cholera.pdf 6-8 9-12 Combating_Cholera.pdf Combating Cholera Learn about how UNICEF is helping to combat cholera, a deadly waterborne disease, in Guinea-Bissau in West Africa.
Indonesia's Little Doctors In Indonesia, youth are helping to educate their local community about the importance of health,... Indonesia's Little Doctors 6-8 Indonesia's Little Doctors Indonesia's Little Doctors In Indonesia, youth are helping to educate their local community about the importance of health, sanitation and hygiene.	Making Strides Against HIV/AIDS While the battle against HIV/AIDS may seem insurmountable, progress is slowly being made. Read... Making Strides Against HIV/AIDS 6-8 9-12 Making Strides Against HIV/AIDS Making Strides Against HIV/AIDS While the battle against HIV/AIDS may seem insurmountable, progress is slowly being made. Read about some of UNICEF's efforts in the area of HIV/AIDS.
Nepal: Community Partnerships Read about how community health partnerships in Nepal are helping to improve, water, sanitation and... Nepal: Community Partnerships 9-12 Nepal: Community Partnerships Nepal: Community Partnerships Read about how community health partnerships in Nepal are helping to improve, water, sanitation and health.	The Fight Against Malnutrition A global food crisis and a faltering economy have put more children at risk of starvation and... The Fight Against Malnutrition 6-8 9-12 The Fight Against Malnutrition The Fight Against Malnutrition A global food crisis and a faltering economy have put more children at risk of starvation and disease. UNICEF is responding with lifesaving therapeutic foods and a comprehensive nutrition strategy.

Combating HIV/AIDS in Malawi Watch a moving video about how UNICEF is distributing anti-retroviral drugs to combat HIV/AIDS in... 9-12 Combating HIV/AIDS in Malawi Watch a moving video about how UNICEF is distributing anti-retroviral drugs to combat HIV/AIDS in Malawi. Download	Eliminating Malaria in Kenya See how bednet distribution is lowering rates of Malaria in Kenya. 6-8 9-12 Eliminating Malaria in Kenya See how bednet distribution is lowering rates of Malaria in Kenya. Download
Salt Iodization in Turkmenistan Learn about how UNICEF is working with the government of Turkmenistan to iodize salt. Salt... 6-8 9-12 Salt Iodization in Turkmenistan Learn about how UNICEF is working with the government of Turkmenistan to iodize salt. Salt iodization prevents mental retardation, and is important to the health and development of children. Download	UNICEF and Kiwanis: Eliminating Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus UNICEF and Kiwanis recently announced a historic five-year partnership to eliminate Maternal/... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF and Kiwanis: Eliminating Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus UNICEF and Kiwanis recently announced a historic five-year partnership to eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus. To learn more about tetanus and the new initiative, watch this UNICEF video. Download
UNICEF Community Health Projects in Egypt UNICEF's community health clinics provide access to health care in poor, rural communities in... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF Community Health Projects in Egypt UNICEF's community health clinics provide access to health care in poor, rural communities in Egypt. Download	UNICEF Medical Care in Afghanistan Watch a video about UNICEF community health services in Afghanistan. 6-8 9-12 UNICEF Medical Care in Afghanistan Watch a video about UNICEF community health services in Afghanistan. Download