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After that is done they will begin working with reservation schools in southern South Dakota.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s important to note that this grant is a partnership between UNMC, schools, tribal colleges and the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairman&rsquo;s Health Board,&rdquo; Dr. Godfrey said. <\/p>\n<p>Teachers will have input in the development of health science education modules to insure that they are age-appropriate and adequate for classroom use, he said. <\/p>\n<p>They will learn how to best implement those modules during a summer workshop in 2006. 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