West DeptfordHigh School

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

• MALE draw the male reproductive system and label the following parts:

  • testicle

  • epididymis

  • scrotum

  • vas deferens

  • seminal vesicles

  • prostate

  • bulbourethral gland (Cowper's glands)

  • bladder

  • penis

• define each of the terms above and the following terms related to male reproduction

  • erection

  • orgasm

  • ejaculation

  • testosterone

  • nocturnal emissions

  • semen

• FEMALE- draw the female reproductive system and label the following parts

  • ovary

  • follicle

  • corpus luteum

  • fimbria

  • fallopian tubes

  • uterus

  • endometrium

  • cervix

  • vagina

  • labia

  • clitoris

  • urethra

  • bladder

  • humen

• define each of the female terms above and the following terms related to female reproduction

  • estrogen and progesterone

  • ovulation

  • menstruation

  • menopause

• using this worksheet and this website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseasesIndex/DiseasesIndex, fill in the necessary information for the disordersfor your sex only.

Using your notes from lesson #3, complete this worksheet: sexual health disorders

Breast (females) OR Testicular (males) Self-Exam-

Breast Self Examination- research "breast self-exam"

1.tell why performing a BSE is important and how often it should be done

2.list symptoms

3.list steps for performing a BSE

4.list ways to lower risks

5.after having performed a BSE write at the bottom of your paper "I have performed my breast self-exam according to the proper technique" and sign your name

Testicular Self Examination- research "testicular self-exam"

1.tell why performing a TSE is important and how often it should be done

2.list steps for performing a testicular self-examination

The TC Primer

3.list cancer symptoms

4.list causes of testicular cancer

5.After having performed a TSE write at the bottom of your paper "I have performed my testicular self exam according to the proper technique" and sign your name

PREGNANCY AND BIRTH

Research and explain the following concepts related to reproduction (100 words each):

• Is behavior more from nature (genes) or nurture (environment) explain your answer

• How a child is conceived

• Fraternal vs. identical twins

• Implantation in the uterine lining

• Infertility treatments; IVF, ICSI

PREGNANCY AND BIRTH

Research and explain (100 words each) :

• conjoined twins

• milestones in gestation

• twin to twin transference system

Part I- Explain (1) why there has been a rise in the number of elective caesarian sections and (2) whether or not the rise is justified. http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/elective-cesarean-babies-on-demand

Part II- (1) Outline 10 pros and 10 cons of vaginal delivery and (2) 10 pros and 10 cons of elective C section (use any number of sites to get a complete list). (3) Choose which delivery method would be best for your family and (4) explain your reasoning .http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=3291512&page=1

1. When in the process of fetal growth do you believe life begins? Explain your position.

2. Why is it important to know how you feel about this?

3. If you (your partner) were still in high school and 5 weeks pregnant what would you do? Write a letter (500 words) to your partner telling him/her what you think your choice should be. Include how your choice would affect the (1) baby, (2) you, (3) your partner, (4) your relationship with your partner, (5) your parents and the parents of your partner, and (6) your future.

EXPLORING THE ISSUE OF ELECTIVE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY

read assigned part of Elective Termination of Pregnancy and summarize the information on this activity sheet

Research Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Take notes including (1) information on what FAS, FAE, and FASD are (150 words), (2) what can happen to the fetus/child due to maternal drinking (150 words), and (3)what steps we, as a society should take to eliminate maternal drinking during pregnancy (list and explain at least 3 ideas)

Using PowerPoint or a video program create a 30-second powerful public service announcement that you believe will help to influence women not to drink when they are pregnant. 

Research breastfeeding. List and explain the pros (minimum of 15) and cons (minimum of 5). Write a paragraph "I will/will not breastfeed my baby". Justify stance. (Boys write about whether they will or will not encourage their partner to breastfeed.)

Research prices and complete your Basic Family Budget.

AVOIDING PREGNANCY

Read and summarize the following articles:
menstrual cycle and pregnancy draw the necessary diagram
How to avoid a teenage pregnancy list and fully explain each of the steps

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS/DISEASES

-view both slide shows while completing clue chart
     -slide show 1
-using the clue chart create a puzzle with this puzzle maker

Create a pamphlet that provides information about an STD
include: (1) what is it?, (2) the cause, (3) signs and symptoms, (4) complications if not treated, (5) test to determine whether or not someone has it, (6) treatment and/or cure, (7) should a partner be tested?, (8) how can it be prevented?

(1) Research and report on recent STD statistics in the state of NJ; (2) List 10 behaviors that are risky in regard to STD’s and explain each.

Find 3 nearby facilities where you could get tested for STD's. Give the (1) name of each facility and with each facility include (2) services available, (3) street address, (4) phone numbers, (5) how many miles from your house it is located.

Research contraceptives and complete this Contraceptive Chart

-Review the information found here about  Male and Female Differences
-Choose 5 differences between the sexes and discuss how conflict can arise when the sexes expect each other to think, feel, and act the way they do.  25 words for each difference.

COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS

-Read Conflict Resolution

Read the linked article http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/sexual-orientation.aspx and summarize (300 words).

Find and read the information on Sexual Harassment. Write an article for our school newspaper (500 words) including a paragraph on each of the following: (1)definition of sexual harassment, (2) explanation of what behaviors constitute sexual harassment according to West Deptford High School Policy, (3)examples you might see in West Deptford High School, and (4)advice for what we all can do about it. (5) Cite sources. Remember to hook the reader into wanting to read the article.

Read the following sections from the RAINN website and summarize each:
-About Sexual Assault
1.Understanding Consent
2.Effects of Sexual Assault (Depression, Flashbacks, PTSD, self-harm, etc.)
-Safety and Prevention
3.Safety for students (6 sections)
4.Staying Safe
5.Protecting others

HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Research sites on healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.  Write a letter to your future spouse explaining to him/her what 5 traits you are looking for in your relationship with him/her. Write a paragraph (each paragraph a minimum of 75 words) in explanation for each trait you are looking for.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Read and summarize the following articles:
1.http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/somatic-psychology/201105/domestic-violence-power-struggle-lasting-consequences(250 words)
2.http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/enlightened-living/200911/ego-insecurity-and-the-destructive-narcissist
(250 words)

Write a paper about the impact of alcohol abuse on the family (500 words). Include:

• difficulties that will arise in the marital relationship
• how the abuse will affect the children
• how those children of alcoholics suffer when they become adults

PARENTING STRATEGIES

Answer questions 1-3 Parenting Worksheet
-use this parenting styles site complete #4 and 5.
-follow directions to design an instruction booklet entitled "Life's Little Instruction Book for Parents"
25 tips for parenting

Advice to an incoming freshman- Write a letter (minimum 500 words) telling any incoming freshman what you would do differently if you had the last four years to do over again. Include a paragraph on each of the following: (1) things that you might have done differently in dating relationships, (2) in relationships with friends, (3) with school work, (4) with clubs and/or sports, and (5) in your relationships with your parents. This letter should be inspiring to someone at the beginning of their high school career and should be written so that it could be used in a freshman health class.