Activity 1.2 Case Study of Unregulated Lead Exposure – Class 2 explores the historical foundations of our understanding of lead toxicity and the regulatory policies that came into being over time. This class also explores a current major epidemic of childhood lead poisoning in Nigeria in communities that have families mining for gold without any occupational protections in place. Before class, students should read the following three articles (hyperlinked on InTeGrate site): Linking Geological and Health Sciences to Assess Childhood Lead Poisoning from Artisanal Lead Mining in Nigeria Lead Poisoning Investigation in Northern Nigeria Lead Poisoning Crisis in the Zamfara State in Northern Nigeria This class begins with a discussion for approximately 10 minutes. You should use Historical and Occupational Lead discussion questions to prepare for this. exploring the recurrent historical pattern in the first portion of class, show students a video clip on artisanal gold mining in Nigeria: . Next, students will explore a recent occupational/environmental case of lead exposure from artisanal gold mining in Nigeria (25 minutes). The activity can be explained by following Activity 1.2 Instructions. Students will need Student Materials: Interdisciplinary approaches to addressing lead poisoning in Zamfara, Nigeria. Class concludes with a short discussion (approximately 5 minutes) of how these modern occupational exposures in developing countries are similar to and different from the historical cases discussed at the beginning of class. Teaching Notes and Tips Each of these activities could be conducted independently, or expanded into multiple class sessions, allowing for more in-class research/discussion of the independent assignments. If your students are not familiar with reading scientific articles, provide them with How to Read a Scientific Article (hyperlinked on InTeGrate site). We have provided an optional PowerPoint presentation that is a teaching tool for instructors interested in the role of occupational exposure to lead and the history of regulating lead exposure. For faculty who are particularly interested in issues regarding international lead exposures, visit this article.
Activity 1.2 – Case Study of Unregulated Lead Exposure Class 2 explores the historical foundations of our understanding of lead toxicity and the regulatory policies that came into being over time. This class also explores a current major epidemic of childhood lead poisoning in Nigeria in communities that have families mining for gold without any occupational protections in place. Before class, students should read the following three articles (hyperlinked on InTeGrate site): Linking Geological and Health Sciences to Assess Childhood Lead Poisoning from Artisanal Lead Mining in Nigeria Lead Poisoning Investigation in Northern Nigeria Lead Poisoning Crisis in the Zamfara State in Northern Nigeria This class begins with a discussion for approximately 10 minutes. You should use Historical and Occupational Lead discussion questions to prepare for this. exploring the recurrent historical pattern in the first portion of class, show students a video clip on artisanal gold mining in Nigeria: . Next, students will explore a recent occupational/environmental case of lead exposure from artisanal gold mining in Nigeria (25 minutes). The activity can be explained by following Activity 1.2 Instructions. Students will need Student Materials: Interdisciplinary approaches to addressing lead poisoning in Zamfara, Nigeria. Class concludes with a short discussion (approximately 5 minutes) of how these modern occupational exposures in developing countries are similar to and different from the historical cases discussed at the beginning of class. Teaching Notes and Tips Each of these activities could be conducted independently, or expanded into multiple class sessions, allowing for more in-class research/discussion of the independent assignments. If your students are not familiar with reading scientific articles, provide them with How to Read a Scientific Article (hyperlinked on InTeGrate site). We have provided an optional PowerPoint presentation that is a teaching tool for instructors interested in the role of occupational exposure to lead and the history of regulating lead exposure. For faculty who are particularly interested in issues regarding international lead exposures, visit this article.
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