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What Reduces Sexual Risks?

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Teens don't have the ability to see around all of the corners of their decisions, some of which can affect the rest of their lives. Help them understand the implications of risky sexual behavior, including sexually transmitted diseases...
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Genetics, Birth Disorders, and Pregnancy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students in an alternative school setting for pregnant teens examine various facets of pregnancy including prenatal and postpartum testing, genetic influences, and additional risk factors. Through videos, hands-on activities, and small...
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Minority Teenage Fathers: Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine current laws and use problem solving activities designed to develop in students the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate situations they may/ be confronted with as potential teen-aged fathers.
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Baby Project - Cost Analysis - First Year of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars determine the costs associated with teenage pregnancy and childbirth through the child's first year. They consider prenatal and postnatal care for mother and child, clothing, food, equipment, childcare, etc. They present...
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A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories About Love

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read an article about teenage pregnancy and the story, "A Couple of Kooks and Other Stories About Love," making notes about how the pregnant teens are characterized. They then compare and contrast the views of pregnant teens in...
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Roe v. Wade: A History of Controversy

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research what is legal now as far as abortions are concerned. Does it matter what state you live in? Does it matter how old you are? If you are a teen, does the doctor have to notify your parents? Students prepare a panel...
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Student Led Staff Development: A Teen's Definition of Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research an area that is relavent to their age level that concerns them. They work together to create a presentation to give to the faculty. They must use technology in their presentations.
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HIV/AIDS: Basic Facts

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate human sexuality by researching STD's. In this HIV lesson, students discuss the potential risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease such as HIV which can cause illness and death. Students assess their own...
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Teaching Human Sexuality in the Social Studies Classroom

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the social problem of teenage mothers. In groups, they examine the consequences of a teenage pregnancy and how it can be considered a breakdown in family structure. They discuss the physical changes during...
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There's More To Sex Education Than AIDS Prevention

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to the views on sexuality in the United States. In groups, they research data from five countries and compare them with the United States. Using the information, they develop reasons why the teenage pregnancy rate...
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Fertile Minds

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.
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Life Choices

For Teachers 6th - 10th
By examining two differing perspectives on the topic of abortion, upper graders will be able to build an opinion of their own. A teacher-led lecture outlines key points in the debate for or against abortion including, the role of...
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Becoming an Adult

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make plans for growing up. For this personal health lesson, students participate in a strategic planning session to prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. 
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T.V. Smarts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research visual messages by completing a media quiz. In this television programming lesson, students identify the many programs and commercials which use sexual imagery to sell their program or product. Students discuss methods...
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From The Unknown To The Informed: A Debate on Abstinence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the topic of abstinence. They discover aspects of the topic from a global to local level. They participate in a debate to share their opinions.
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Contraception

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Just about everything you need to teach a unit on sexual education. Diagrams, charts, factual information all here. This lesson plan is thorough and goes step by step in guiding everyone through the topics providing questions for...
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Breaking News English: Teenage Mothers Risk Premature Babies

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Teenage Mothers Risk Premature Babies," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Nine Months in Six Weeks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student study possible effects the mother's nutritional habits will have on her baby. They see how important it is to eat right and examine a regular diet for a pregnant woman or one for a woman with diabetes or other physical problems.
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A Statistical Study by Adolescent Students on Relevant Issues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use statistics to study attributes of a local center for pregnant teenagers. They apply mean, median, mode and a correlation study between two variables.
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The Education of Shelby Knox Lesson Plan: The History of Teaching About Sex

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the current debate over sex education. They examine a variety of sex education approaches and determine which one is use in thier school district.
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Social Issues

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine issues that affect Americans every day and create a documentary regarding a selected topic. In small groups they select an issue, conduct Internet research, and create an information sheet. Students write interview...
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Art Through the Eyes of Youth

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners take a field trip to an art gallery reflecting on the paintings they like the most. Individually, they use magazines to find pictures related to their personality. In pairs, they make a mask to represent their ethnic group and...
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FLASH

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners Distinguish among assertive, aggressive, passive and manipulative behaviors,Describe consequences of each,Formulate an assertive request,Describe how it feels to risk rejection. Students Describe how human immunodeficiency virus...
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Communication 1: The Basics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify the differences between assertive, aggressive, passive and manipulative behaviors. They relate each behavior to a relationship they have with a family member.

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