Students model and differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis. In partners, they use yarn and construction paper to create models for each of the phases of mitosis and meiosis then compare the chromosome numbers in each...

The debate over the best way to teach sex ed in America continues to rage on, but student voice is often left out of the conversation when schools are deciding on what to teach. So Myles and PBS NewsHour Student Reporters from Oakland...

Examine one's values in regard to sex and sexuality. Explore peer pressure as it relates to sexual activity, and learn ways to combate peer pressure to say no to sex.

A visit to Macalder District Hospital in Kenya to see an innovative program that is encouraging and educating men to take a more active role in birth control, reproductive health, and family planning. There is also a visit to a local...

Engaging youth in discussions about family planning is difficult for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the general discomfort adolescents have talking with adults about sex. Sometimes it can be easier to talk about...

In this video parents and teens are given the definition and example of consent.

Define "abstinence," and explore how abstinence can be influenced by politics, religion, economics and cultures. Debate which is a better way to decrease teen pregnancy: teaching abstinence or providing easier access to contraceptives.

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

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...

In this video [4:30] learn about what the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) stands for, its history and founders, and some of the biggest cases it has represented. Dive into the Scopes Monkey Trial, Brown v. Board of Education and...