Unit of Practice "Teenage Pregnancy"
Belinda Buehler
The Invitation,
Big Question? What's so great about having a baby?
Tasks
Students will brainstorm ways that having a baby has changed their lives.
Students will write a one page essay of their own "case story"
Students will gather information on teen-age pregnancy risks, both to the mother and to the baby. information can be gathered through guest speakers, (i.e. March of Dimes), field trips, (i.e. Developmental preschool atht eh Children's Village, and the neonatal ward of the hospital.
Students will analyze statistics about teen pregnancy drop-out rates and determine job availability based on limited education.
Through reading, listening, and interviewing, students will increase their understanding of how welfare reform impacts their life.
Mothers will have a greater nderstanding of what the father gives up in terms of career goals, etc to support his child. And his responsibility to do so.
Students will develop a survey with inquiries as to why parents had their children.
Students will determine the costs of having a child until the
age of 18.
Situations
Students will work on this project in class, unsing classroom
computers as well as library computers on an availability basis.
Students will invite a variety of speakers that will enhance their
knowledge of this topic.
Interactions
Students will work as a group. This group will be students from
the Teen parenting Class. They will work through listening, discussing,
and taking notesas they proceed.
Tools
Students will use the following tools and resources in research in preparing for this project:: paper, poencils, library books, video tapes, pamphlets, video recorder, camera, internet, computer, software, community resources (speakers, library, hospitals, DSHS)
Assesments
Students will accomplish this task when the following steps have been completed:
Take notes on speakers, video, field trips, and written material
Develop a survey to use as a tool in determining why people have children
Draw conclusions as to why teenagers continue to get pregnant in this day and age of birth control availability.
Develop a computer multimedia presentation showing how having a baby changes a teenagers life. these presentations will be used in other teachers classrooms as an addition to teens, "Telling their story." This presentation should include facutal information in the form of text, video - possibly their own child or that of a child observed in this lesson, pictures
Present the project for peer review along with an evaluative survey
designed by the students.
Standards
The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 read to learn new information
3.2 read to perform a task
. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 write for different audiences
2.2 write for different purposes
The student uses listening and observation skills to gain understanding.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 focus attention
1.2 listen and observe to gain and interpret information
1.3 check for understanding by asking questions and paraphrasing
2. The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 communicate clearly to a range of audiences for different purposes
2.2 develop content and ideas
2.3 use effective delivery
2.4 use effective language and style
2.5 effectively use action, sound, and/or images to support presentations
3. The student uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 use language to interact effectively and responsibly with others
3.2 work cooperatively as a member of a group
3.3 seek agreement and solutions through discussion
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess strengths and need for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback
4.3 analyze mass communication
The student understands basic economic concepts and analyzes the effect of economic systems on individuals, groups, and society.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems
The student applies the creative process with arts knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 use the senses to gather and process information
2.2 generate and analyze solutions to problems using creativity and imagination
The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: recognize patterns of growth and development, reduce health risks, and live safely.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 recognize patterns of growth and development
The student analyzes and evaluates the impact of real-life influences on health.
gather and analyze health information
3.3 use social skills to protect health and safety in a variety of situations
3.4 understand how emotions influence decision-making
High School
Stanton Alternative School
Yakima School District