Students inspect psychology by completing a worksheet in class. In this sexual health instructional activity, students discuss the responsibilities and maturity necessary in order to have a child and to also be sexually active. Students...

Students analyze demographic data relating to teen pregnancy trends. They develop skills to locate and interpret data. They discuss the factors that influence teenage pregancy such as social, economic, and educational issues.

High schoolers engage in a activity that investigates the social problem of teen pregnancy and examines the role of peer pressure to being sexually active. They examine statistics to compare data according to different locations. Also...

In this teens worksheet, students answer ten true and false questions about teen sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.

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.

Learners 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...

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...

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...

Students 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...

Young scholars 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...

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...

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...

In this English learning exercise, learners 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.

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.

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.

Pupils 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...

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...

This is the home page for the organization formed to reduced the rates of teen pregnancy in our society; there are articles, resources, tips and articles to help all groups involved achieve that objective.

This lesson addresses facts and fiction about teen pregnancy. It is an in-depth look into the social and financial challenges of teen parenting. It includes a cost analysis of a baby's first year of life. Be aware the subject of this...

This article summarizes the biological, social, and psychological risks associated with early teenage sexual activity.

Minding the Gap is a coming of age film by Bing Liu. Starting in high school, Bing begins to make skate videos. What starts as a hobby ends up as a profound exploration of issues that is likely to resonate deeply with students. These are...

Identify persuasive situations and practice refusal techniques when it comes to issues dealing with sexuality.

This site provides a summary of the goals of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, and how it relates to such issues as marriage and sexual behavior. From the Alan Guttmacher Institute, a non-profit organization focused on sexual and...