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Objective – Analyze data to make predictions, decisions, or draw conclusions regarding the health of children in our state and nation. Be ready by previewing the sheet and having your 3 ring binder on the table. Permission Slips??. #2 - Switch to quiz.
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Objective – Analyze data to make predictions, decisions, or draw conclusions regarding the health of children in our state and nation. • Be ready by previewing the sheet and having your 3 ring binder on the table. • Permission Slips??
#2 - Switch to quiz • #1 - Record your laptop # and your clicker # in the spaces on your welcome letter
Why should I read today? • What is mortality? • What is infant mortality? • What is the #1 cause of infant mortality? What are the other factors as well? • What race is at high risk of infant mortality? • Does a parent’s bank account matter? • What are three areas of intervention? • What can YOU do about these statistics?
INFANT MORTALITY http://www.bartleby.com/151/fields/28.html
What is gestation?What is multiple gestation?#3 -As you view this 7 min video, listen for and record any of the situations that contribute to the risk of a baby being born prematurely.http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6040833
What information can you find on this site to help you understand the infant mortality problem in our state? • Map – Maryland Infant Mortality • http://eh.dhmh.md.gov/infantmortality/index.html
Reading assignment • You will be given different resources to read or explore with a partner. • Be ready to share what you have learned • Record your findings on “Infant Mortality Media Review Sheet.”
Why should I read today? • What is mortality? • What is infant mortality? • What is the #1 cause of infant mortality? What are the other factors as well? • What race is at high risk of infant mortality? • Does a parent’s bank account matter? • What are three areas of intervention? • What can YOU do about these statistics?
Highlight the main idea of this article, and key data used to support it.
Kidscount.org Pg 18
We have discussed statistics from the past. What will make the future different for children in our society?
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/babiesbornhealthy/pdf/Plan_Reducing_Infant_Mortality_MD_Dec2011.pdfhttp://dhmh.maryland.gov/babiesbornhealthy/pdf/Plan_Reducing_Infant_Mortality_MD_Dec2011.pdf
Factors • Unintended pregnancies • Teen pregnancy • Preterm • Low birth weight • Education • Income • Congenital Abnormalities • Sudden Infant Death (SIDS)