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Title: Am I Normal?
Grade Level: 6-9
Format: VHS
Details: 22 minutes, 1979, New Day Films
Synopsis: Describes the physiological changes boys
experience during puberty, as well as issues such as identity and
masculinity.
Title: As We Learn to Fall
Grade Level: 4-9
Format: VHS
Details: 30 minutes, 1987, Centre Production
Synopsis: Examines the aftermath of death - the loved ones'
struggle with acceptance and the need for survivors to share their emotions
and feelings openly. Viewers listen to the touching remembrances of a family
and friends as they mourn the cancer death of 11 year old Jeff.
(2007) Title: Beyond
Puberty for Girls and Guys
Grade Level: 6-10
Format: VHS and guide
Details: 2000, Wardell B. Pomeroy, World Educational Media,
34 mins.
Synopsis: Designed for youth to help them understand
and cope with the physical and emotional changes that occur during and after
puberty. Covers the changes and challenges of puberty/post-puberty using a
positive tone. Explains growth spurts, acne, hygiene and more.
(2003)Title: Body Image
for Boys
Grade Level: 6-12, adult
Format: VHS, Teacher's Guide
Details: 2002, 18 min., Cambridge Educational
Synopsis: As the idealized male physique continues to be hyped in
movies, on TV, in magazines, and on billboards, a rapidly growing number of
men are becoming obsessed with appearance. This topical program explores
some of the issues facing young men today as they struggle to define
themselves amidst the flood of media-generated images of male physical
perfection, which include steroid abuse, eating disorders, exercise
addiction, and phony food supplements.
(2003)Title: Body Image:
Let's Get Real
Grade Level: 6-12, adult
Format: VHS
Details: 2000, 48 min., Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Synopsis: "Who you are is how you look." The media's
glorification of an arbitrary physical ideal has precipitated an identity
crisis for millions of today's teens, both male and female. This penetrating
program explores the unhealthy impact that the media, peer pressure, and
family opinions can have on adolescents' perceptions of their bodies.
Individual testimony on media stereotyping, eating disorders, self-esteem,
balanced nutrition, and sexuality provides a candid overview of the
relationship between body image and self-identity, while suggesting healthy
ways to improve self-image.
(2005)Title:
Body Talk 2: It's a New Language
Grade Level: 5-8
Format: VHS
Details: 2002, The Body Positive, 20 mins
Synopsis:
This video empowers boys and girls to celebrate their natural size and
shape and to accept and embrace their bodies. Shows that society often
promotes an ideal body type impossible for most mortals to achieve: a body
type too often based on media images of impossibly thin women and pumped up,
over muscled men.
Title: Boy Stuff
Grade Level: 4-9
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 1986, 16 min., SVE & Churchill Media
Synopsis: Take a candid, lighthearted look at the physical changes
boys experience as their bodies mature. Presented with segments of
amusing animation, the program covers fungus of the foot and genital area;
odor of the body and clothes; cleanliness of hands, nails, hair and penis;
head lice; spontaneous erections; and gynecomastia. Engaging
commentary and advice illustrate the importance of good hygiene and assures
boys that the changes they are experiencing are perfectly normal.
(2005)
Title: Boyfriend/Girlfriend
(Relationship Series)
Grade Level: special needs 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 3 tapes, each approx 25-mins., 3 lesson guides; 1996, YAI/National
Institute for People with Disabilities
Synopsis: 3-part series about relationships between a boyfriend and
girlfriend.
Tape #1 explores differences between a friend verses a boyfriend/girlfriend,
and how to start a relationship. Tape #2 show how to build a good
relationship with a partner. Tape #3 focuses on maintaining that good
relationship.
Title: Dear Diary
Grade Level: 5-8
Format: VHS
Details: 24 minutes, 1981, New Day Films
Synopsis: This film deals with questions that a twelve year
old girl has regarding her changing body and new feelings during
adolescence. A series of warm and humorous encounters with parents, teachers
and community professionals give her the information and reassurance she
needs. This film raises and answers key questions concerning self-image,
peer influence, and dating pressures.
(2006)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #3, DVD #1
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2003, FUNimation Entertainment Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 301 & 302: Father Figure-
The pending birth of a new baby for Spike and Snake inspires Emma to search
for her birth father. With some detective work, Emma discovers that her
father, Shane, lives just outside the city. She convinces Craig to skip
school with her to go in search of her dad, but the man she finds is not who
she expects. Meanwhile, Spinner and Paige have spent the entire summer as
the most lovey-dovey couple of all time. But with their anniversary fast
approaching, he can't afford to buy her a worthy present… until he realizes
that Paige deserves the perfect locker.
Episode 303: U Got the Look-
Manny's on a mission this year… it's bye-bye cute and hello hot. That means
midriff-baring tops, low-riders, and thongs. Manny's riding high on her
new-found popularity… at least among the guys. But Manny's new look comes
with some new behavior and Emma decides she's had enough of her best friend.
Meanwhile, Craig and the guys decide to form a band and Joey offers them the
garage as a practice space. Seeing the guys play brings back fond memories
of The Zits and Joey's soon offering some unsolicited advice.
Episode 304: Pride, Part 1-
Paige organizes a final hurrah at the beach and even convinces her older
brother Dylan to act as chauffeur. Spinner's a bit put-off by Dylan's openly
gay attitude, but his presence is an eye-opener for Marco. Spinner convinces
Marco to go out with Hazel. But the pressure's too much. Marco reveals his
secret to Spinner- he's gay. Meanwhile, when Snake faints while playing
video games with Craig and a cut on his thumb refuses to heal, Snake decides
to visit his doctor. The diagnosis is unexpected and scary.
Episode 305: Pride, Part 2-
Spinner just can't deal with the fact that his close friend is gay and
decides to cut Marco out of his life. But when all the guys go to watch
Dylan's hockey game, Jimmy makes sure that Marco comes along. While walking
through the Gay Village on his way to the stadium, Marco is attacked by a
group of gay-bashers. Marco's beating, combined with Spinner's treatment of
him, creates even more frustration and confusion. Meanwhile, still reeling
from the news that he has cancer, Snake decides to beat the chemo and
volunteers to shave his head as a fund-raiser for the Spirit Squad.
Episode 306: Gangsta Gangsta-
Things haven't been going very well for Sean lately. Feeling lonely and
neglected, he's drawn to car-loving, tough-talking Jay and his group of
buddies. When Jay asks Sean to prove himself by stealing a keyboard from the
MI lab, Sean goes one step further, stealing something even bigger.
Meanwhile, J.T.'s been spending more time with Paige and the popular kids
and he seems reluctant to share the limelight with Toby. But when J.T. has a
wet dream about Liberty while sleeping over at Toby's, Toby uses the
information as an in with the cool gang.
Episode 307: Should I Stay or Should I Go?-
Things are pretty hot between Craig and Ashley, but she keeps pulling back
from going all the way. She wants to know Craig loves her, and since he is
unable to express himself in words, Craig pours his heart into a song. Ash
decides she's ready. Craig can't help sharing the news with Spinner, whose
innuendo-laced jokes cause Ash to call the whole thing off. Craig storms out
followed by Manny, who offers Craig a sweet, supportive shoulder to cry on.
Soon Craig and Manny are caught up n the moment- a moment that goes farther
than either of them anticipated. Meanwhile, worried about her husbands
deteriorating spirits during his chemo, Spike enlists Joey's help in
cheering him up.
Episode 308: Whisper to a Scream-
Life's getting more and more stressful for Ellie; her dad just left on
another Peacekeeping Mission, her mom's drinking again and she's interning
for Caitlin Ryan's TV show. As things get more and more hectic, Ellie has no
one to help her cope. Angry and alone, Ellie discovers a new outlet for her
pain and begins cutting herself. But help arrives from an unlikely source.
Meanwhile, Terri's secret admirer is back, leaving red roses on her locker.
(2006)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #3, DVD #2
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2003, FUNimation Entertainment Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 309: Against All Odds-
Emma decides it's time to move on in matters of the heart when she realizes
she has feelings for new kid, Chris. With some encouragement from Manny,
Emma hooks up with Chris at a rave, even though he has a girlfriend. But as
Emma and Chris get closer, she realizes she can't be with him if he's still
with someone else. Then Manny takes her own advice when she discovers that
Craig's at the rave too, without Ashley. When Emma finds out how far Manny's
willing to go to get what she wants, it's the final straw in their
friendship. Meanwhile, Spinner and Jimmy are both in trouble with their math
grades so they ask Marco to tutor them during a Friday night study session.
Spinner's discomfort with Marco's homosexuality soon has him misinterpreting
all of Marco's behavior and he ends up convinced that Marco has a crush on
him.
Episode 310: Never Gonna Give You Up-
Terri's in heaven; not only does she have a terrific boyfriend, the
wonderful, romantic Rick, she also has the lead in a school play. Rick's
being real supportive, offering her some helpful performance advice. But
Hazel doesn't find Rick's advice helpful at all. She thinks Rick's
controlling and abusive. When Hazel raises her suspicions with the rest of
Terri's friends- and Terri starts coming to school with cuts and bruises-
she convinces Terri that Rick is far from the perfect boyfriend. Meanwhile,
J.T.'s been spending more and more time hanging out with Paige and her grade
10 friends, much to Spinner's annoyance. So Spinner begins a campaign of
embarrassment to drive J.T. back to his rightful place with the other grade
9 geeks and losers.
Episode 311 & 312: Holiday-
The holiday season is fast approaching and the Jeremiah house is abuzz.
Angela has her upcoming Christmas skating pageant, Craig and Ashley are a
serious item, and Joey and Sydney are getting serious themselves. As Sydney
organizes the perfect Christmas, Caitlin feels like the odd girl out. But
she's really thrown when she and Joey share an unexpectedly intimate moment,
leaving Caitlin to wonder if she and Joey can ever just be friends.
Meanwhile, underneath Craig's holiday cheer lurks a big secret- he's seeing
Manny behind Ashley's back.
Episode 313: This Charming Man-
Things are back on track for Emma now that she's officially over Sean. Newly
single Chris has even asked her out. But when she hears rumors that Sean's
part of a gang stealing things from Degrassi (including Mr. Simpson's
laptop), Emma becomes obsessed with bringing Sean to justice. But is she
really interested in making the school a safer place, or does she just want
Sean to pay for breaking her heart? Meanwhile, Paige, Spinner and Jimmy are
inching closer to freedom when they all begin driver's ed.
Episode 314: Accidents Will Happen, Part 1-
There's a big gymnastics meet at Degrassi, and Manny's going to lead the
team to gold. But when she starts to feel sick, she fears that her queasy
stomach might be more than the flu or even a case of bad nerves. And she's
suddenly not sure she and Craig used protection when they had sex. Not
knowing where to turn, Manny turns to Emma's mom Spike, the one person she
knows who's been in her shoes. When Manny's worst fears are realized, she
finds support from Spike, Emma, and even Craig, who takes the news
surprisingly well. Meanwhile, tired of being unpopular, Toby comes up with a
plan to win Jimmy over; he'll hack into the school's computer system and
alter Jimmy's math grade.
Episode 315: Accidents Will Happen, Part 2-
Manny's tempted by the romantic family scenario Craig paints and begins to
think she and Craig really could keep this baby. But after she and Craig
fail miserably at taking care of Baby Jack, Manny has to confront the
reality of being a mother at her age. She can't do this! But can she carry
the baby full-term and give it up for adoption? Or should she deal with this
now, and have an abortion? Meanwhile, J.T.'s finally had enough of Liberty's
go-nowhere crush and tells her to move on. So when she's paired with Sean on
a history project, she decides that Sean's the latest target of her
affections. Impressing Sean takes a lot more effort and ingenuity than
anticipated, but in the process, she discovers someone else has a crush of
their own- on her!
Episode 316: Take On Me-
Five kids from different worlds are stuck in a room on a Saturday. When
Raditch introduces Saturday detention, Sean, Ellie, Hazel, Jimmy and Toby
are the first inductees. Despite being in different cliques, having
different friends, etc, the students come to realize that they're all in the
same boat together. And with a school all to themselves, they have a lot
more fun than they anticipated. But will these new-found friends survive
Monday morning?
(2006)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #3, DVD #3
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2003, FUNimation Entertainment Inc., 6 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 317: Don't Dream It's Over-
Just when Terri thought she'd gotten over her ex-boyfriend, Rick, he makes a
concentrated effort to win back her affections. She and her friends are
wary- after all, leopards can't change their spots. But when Paige snags her
brother's car for a night out, Terri decides to give Rick a second chance.
When Terri arrives with Rick, Paige can't believe she would be so stupid and
sets out to show Rick he isn't welcome. After getting into a fight with
Rick, Paige washes her hands of Terri and her romantic follies- with tragic
results. Meanwhile, things between Ellie and Sean are heating up, but Marco
keeps showing up at the most inopportune times. Sean's eager to find a way
to get rid of him, but is Ellie?
Episode 318: Rock and Roll High School-
Craig's determined that he and the guys will be that "Last Band Standing" at
Degrassi's' battle of the bands and win a spot on the show. Winning this
contest means the world to him. Same goes for his ex-girlfriend Ashley and
she's vowing to blow him off the stage with her new all-girl punk band.
Suddenly, the music contest is an all-out battle of the exes. Meanwhile,
Joey and Caitlin's romance is progressing nicely when Joey throws out his
back and is laid-up on serious bed-rest. And when Joey suggests that his
mother should come stay to help care for he and Angela, Caitlin declares
that she's perfectly capable of caring for them both.
Episode 319: It's Raining Men-
The year-end Junior Formal is fast approaching, and Marco is in charge,
except when it comes to a date. Problem is, Marco's too nervous to ask Dylan
out at all, let alone ask him to the prom. He's not even sure Dylan likes
him that way. But with some unexpected help from Spinner, Marco and Dylan
finally go out on a real date. But is it everything they imagined?
Meanwhile, J.T. has huge hopes for the first commercial he's ever been in-
he's sure it's his ticket to fame and fortune. But J.T. learns that playing
in a french fry commercial is a recipe for humiliation.
Episode 320: I Want Candy-
A stressed-out Paige and Spinner decide they need a break and skip school
for the day. Ashley, meanwhile, is in the doldrums, too sick to go to
school. So when Ashley calls Paige to get her homework, Paige decides Ash
need to join them for a little fun. But Ash proves to be a total downer and
a frustrated Paige lays it out for her: bad things happen, but it doesn't
mean you can just run away and expect everything to get better. And more
importantly, Ashley can't run away from herself. Meanwhile, when J.T. and
Emma are stuck in detention, they accidentally discover Mr. Simpson's will.
Emma freaks out, fearing the worst.
Episode 321: Our House-
Once again, as things start to come together for Sean, the other shoe drops-
his brother and guardian, Tracker, has found a new job in Alberta. Sean
thinks his life is over until he finds out that he can legally live on his
own. Student welfare will cover his expenses if he maintains good grades,
and a clean lifestyle. Problem is, without an adult around, Sean's place
becomes party central. Meanwhile, having failed grade 9 English the previous
year, Spinner is extra neurotic about this year's final exams. He enlists
Paige's help studying. But when he aces his first exam, it goes straight to
his head.
Episode 322: The Power of Love-
The year-end semi-formal is only hours away and Marco has transformed the
gym into an idealized Bombay. It promises to be an amazing event, except
Marco's theme is causing tension between he and Ellie. She's boycotting it,
as are Sean, Jay, and Alex, who have other plans for that evening. And when
things start to fall apart, Marco blames Ellie and her friends. Despite the
set-backs, everyone has a blast- except for Marco and Ellie- the rift in
their friendship seemingly insurmountable. Meanwhile, Joey and Caitlin have
been dating steadily for months now, and it's amazing. So amazing that Joey
asks Caitlin to move in. But Caitlin has news of her own.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #1, DVD #1
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episodes 1 & 2: Mother & Child Reunion-
After months of flirting via e-mail, 12-year-old Emma's new love interest,
Jordan, is going to be in town. Coincidently it's the same night as her
mother's high school reunion. After much consideration and some advice from
her mom's friend, Emma decides to go for it without telling a soul, even her
friends.
Episode 3: Family Politics-
Ashley has set her sights on becoming Degrassi's school president. Toby,
spurred on by the awkward new situation as stepsiblings, is frustrated by
her unchallenged status and convinces J.T. to run against her. The conflict
follows them home.
Episode 4: Eye of the Beholder-
Terri's sure that no guy will ever want her and she wants to skip the school
dance. Spinner seems interested in her though, and Ashley and Paige convince
her to let them make her over. Paige secretly wants Spinner for herself and
plays on Terri's insecurities- ultimately getting Terri drunk and into some
overly sexy clothes.
Episode 5: Parent's Day-
Toby can't stand the idea of Parent's Night- the last time his divorced
parents were in the same room they had a huge, embarrassing fight. Toby
cooks up a scheme to convince his parents that the night is cancelled, but
it backfires on him.
Episode 6: The Mating Game-
Ashley and Jimmy's eight-month anniversary is coming up- and so it's the
question of whether or not to have sex. Paige is playing Juliet opposite
Jimmy's English class Romeo and she's planting doubts in Ashley's mind. If
Ashley doesn't put-out soon, will Jimmy move on?
Episode 7: Basketball Diaries-
Jimmy desperately wants to make the basketball team. But surprisingly, it
looks like Sean is surpassing him as a possible star player. Adding to
Jimmy's pressure is his academic status- he's been given a few warnings
since he can't seem to balance school and sports. When he convinces
hyperactive Spinner to skip a Ritalin pill and give it to him instead, he
plays a great game- but not as a team player.
Episode 8: Secrets & Lies-
After a long absence overseas, Ashley's dad is back in town. She's enjoying
the company and attention, but something tells her there's a piece of his
life that's being kept from her. Under pressure, her mother reveals a
long-kept secret.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #1, DVD #2
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, FUNimation Productions Inc., 7 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 9: Coming of Age-
Lacking real family time at home, Jimmy has been spending more and more time
at Ashley's house. He and Toby are like brothers and Kate's begun referring
to him as her "third kid." When Ashley asks him to stay away for a night and
he turns up anyway with Toby, she's had it and decides to break up with him.
Episode 10: Rumors & Reputations-
Recently diagnosed with a learning disorder, an embarrassed Liberty is
ashamed to tell her friends about her tutoring sessions. Emma sees one of
Liberty's private sessions and, putting two-and-two together with Liberty's
suspicious behavior, asks J.T. if he thinks something could be going on with
Liberty and Mr. Armstrong the math teacher. The rumor spreads.
Episode 11: Friday Night-
When Sean asks Emma what she's doing tonight, Emma's thrilled- that's a
date, right? But nervous Sean is unable to muster the courage to arrange the
details and Emma misunderstands his hesitancy as rejection. When they
finally do cut through their misunderstanding and go out, the date is
fundamentally a disaster with catastrophe after catastrophe and Emma's sure
she's blown it.
Episode 12: Wannabe-
When Paige decides to start a Spirit Squad at Degrassi, Emma can't believe
that the "sexist" sport of cheerleading is being revived. But Manny, who's
had years of gymnastics training and is desperate for something to help make
her "cool", wants to try out. The ensuing disagreement leaves Manny
vulnerable to Paige's in-crowd manipulations.
Episode 13: Cabaret-
Ashley's convinced that she and terri are going to be the stars of the
school talent show, singing her new ballad. Terri would rather add Paige to
the act, but she's not sure how to tell Ashley. Meanwhile, Emma has worked
hard on her new environmental dance piece, but it looks like it's going to
be a disaster when Manny falls and can't dance. Hoping to win Emma's favor,
Toby steps in- and bravely dances in front of the whole school. But it's
Sean who gains Emma's gratitude when he yells at the audience to stop
laughing at their dance recital.
Episode 14: Under Pressure-
Faced with the pressure of passing Grade 7 on his second time around and his
mother's newest threat to take him back to his unhappy life up north, Sean
is beginning to slip into old, angry patterns. Although Emma's helped him
study for Mr. Simpson's exam, he runs out of time to finish and is positive
he's failed. As an outlet, he picks a fight with Jimmy. When Emma tries to
stop him, he pushes her to the ground, shocking everyone. Although he's
passed the exam, he's lost her.
Episode 15: Jagged Little Pill-
"Perfect" Ashley is beginning to bore even herself. With her parents away
for the weekend, Ashley decides to join Toby in breaking the
"one-guest-each" rule and invites Paige and Hazel to join her and Terri.
Sean comes to her when he confiscates Toby and J.T.'s Ecstasy, expecting her
to do the responsible thing. Instead, Ashley takes it. When Jimmy arrives,
he's furious with her. A strung-out Ashley becomes convinced that Sean is
the only one who understands her. After some private time in her room with
him, Ashley publicly dumps Jimmy, humiliates Paige and alienates most of her
other friends. A messy house and a broken vase when her parents get back the
next morning are the least of Ash's worries.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #1 "Extras" DVD
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
More than 100 exclusive extras await in this DVD. Extras from each of
the first season's 15 episodes.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2, DVD #1
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 201 & 202: When Doves Cry-
Summer's over and the Degrassi kids are back… in droves. A neighboring high
school has been amalgamated with the junior high school and things are a bit
of a zoo. Degrassi alumni Joey Jeremiah and his small daughter Angela are
objects of someone's attention. Someone who is spying on them and taking
photographs… Meanwhile J.T.'s a man on a mission: this year he's going to
land an older woman. And his chosen challenge? Paige Michalchuk. When Paige
agrees to go out with him, he thinks he has scored until he discovers the
real reason why she's out on the date.
Episode 203: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-
When Spike reveals the identity of the mystery man she's been dating, Emma
is shocked. Mr. Simpson- her teacher! Emma claims she's OK with it, but if
that's true, why is she suddenly being so rude to Mr. Simpson? When her
mother cancels out on girls night to go out with Mr. Simpson, Emma decided
it's time to rebel. She and Manny are going to sneak into the Senior's
Dance.
Episode 204: Karma Chameleon-
Ashley feels like an outcast. Nobody's willing to forget how she treated
them at the party last year. Ash decides to take action, swallows her pride
and apologizes to everyone. And it works. She boasts to Terri about her
success- it's like last year never happened! Paige forgives her, Jimmy would
take her back in a second and Sean even asks her out. But Ash's illusions
are quickly shattered when her cocky attitude leads to rumors about her. Ash
finds out what it really feels like to be an outcast and a victim of an
orchestrated school-wide shunning- even best friend Terri isn't staying on
her side.
Episode 205: Weird Science-
It's Science Fair time at Degrassi. Emma's a serious contender for first
prize, but when the results of her experiment don't fall in line with her
hypothesis, she's in a panic. Mr. Simpson, one of the judges, provides Emma
with advice but the fact that he's dating her mom makes her feel
uncomfortable with his attention. At least nobody at school knows Mr.
Simpson and her mom are dating… until Manny accidentally spills the beans in
an email to the entire class.
Episode 206: Drive-
Joey is going away for the weekend with his latest girlfriend, and Craig is
surprised when Joey tells him he can stay on his own- and even have the guys
over. When the guys get to Craig's for the weekend, they can't think of much
to do- they're bored. After a lame afternoon they're raring to let loose-
and what better way than to take a drive! The boys take a car off Joey's
lot, planning to go just around the block. When they return, and angry Joey
is waiting- called back to the city by the alarm company. Joey and Craig
realize there's more to their arrangement than just being buddies…
Episode 207: Shout-
The Degrassi Panthers have a new star soccer player, Spinner. His victory is
even sweeter when Paige agrees to a movie. When the losing team's defensive
back, the gorgeous Dean, invites a smitten Paige to a house party, she
cancels on Spinner. At the party things are going great with Dean- until
Spinner shows up. Trying to hide, Paige takes off upstairs with Dean. When
things start to go farther then Paige is ready for, Dean won't take no for
an answer. In the aftermath of the sexual assault, Paige struggles to keep
it together.
Episode 208: Shout part 2-
Haunted by memories of her sexual assault, Paige is desperately trying to
appear normal. A girl band contest sound like a great distraction. Terri
wants to reunite PMS- including Ashley. Paige refuses, and recruits Hazel
instead. After a disastrous rehearsal with Hazel's grating voice and Terri's
terrible lyrics, Paige takes action and invites Ashley to rejoin the band.
Paige's pain resurfaces when Ash shows up the next day with a new song-
inspired by rape. Paige can't bear listening to it and walks out during
rehearsal. When Ashley confronts her, Paige reveals her secret.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2, DVD #2
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 7 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 209: Mirror in the Bathroom-
Toby is tired of being an invisible computer geek, so he decides to join a
sports team. Girls love wrestlers- that includes Toby's crush Kendra. To
Toby's dismay the few extra pounds he carries puts him in the same weight
class as athletic Sean. Toby's desperation leads him to start sneaking
laxatives and running endless training sessions. He's feeling terrible, but
it's all worth it when he drops a weight class. Now he'll be wrestling a
scrawny grade 7 instead- no contest! Concerned, Ashley and J.T. try to talk
to Toby but he refuses to listen to them. It's not until Toby takes to the
mat for his big match- and faints- that Toby realizes the harm he's done to
himself.
Episode 210: Take My Breath Away-
Manny's crush on Craig has reached huge proportions and everybody's urging
her to ask him out already. But Manny's a romantic; she thinks the guy ought
to do the asking. When she finds out that Craig may be interested in someone
else, Manny is given the "push" she needs to ask him on a date. She's
ecstatic when he accepts. The next day, Manny gives her friends all the
details of her incredible night. She and Craig are a couple! But Craig has
an entirely different version of the date- and he'd rather they just stay
friends. Now Craig faces the impossible mission of letting an overly
enthusiastic Manny down easy.
Episode 211: Don't Believe the Hype-
Grade 9 International Day is coming up and Hazel isn't thrilled. After all,
Hazel's Jamaican and everybody loves the islands- right? When the day
arrives, Hazel's display is a hit, but she isn't acting like herself. She's
moody, mean, and openly antagonistic to Fareeza, a Muslim girl. When
Fareeza'a display on Iraq is destroyed and Anti-Muslim slogans are scrawled
on it, the school takes the afternoon to discuss it. Everyone is shocked
when Hazel is called to Mr. Raditch's office- is she a suspect? When the
real culprits are caught, Mr. Raditch demands that Hazel make amends for her
behavior by helping Fareeza remount her display. In the process Hazel
confesses to Farezza that she's not Jamaican but Somalian and Muslim- she's
been hiding the truth from everyone. Hazel must face her fears and decide
whether she can handle coming clean with her friends.
Episode 212 & 213: White Wedding-
Emma Nelson is reveling in her newest job as her mom's maid of honor and
planner extraordinaire. Her mom, Spike, is marrying her high-school crush,
Snake- who just also happens to be Emma's favorite teacher. Joey and
Caitlin, who arrive to celebrate the occasion, can't help feeling nostalgic
about their own plans to marry long ago. With just hours to go before the
ceremony, everything suddenly starts going wrong. Hoping desperately to keep
things on track, Emma meddles where she shouldn't. Not before long, everyone
starts wondering if Spike and Snake will even make it to the alter.
Despondent at her own part in the fiasco, Emma finds herself turning to the
unlikeliest person for support- her ex-boyfriend Sean.
Episode 214: Careless Whisper-
Marco and Ellie are the best of friends. But Ellie is starting to want more,
and Marco can't seem to respond in kind. He's more and more confused about
what and who he's looking for. After a Sex Ed class discussion turns to
homosexuality, rumors start to circulate about Marco and the teasing and
questions won't stop. Marco freaks. He's not gay and he'll prove it- by
asking Ellie to be his girlfriend. Ultimately, though, Marco can't bring
himself to go through with the lie and hurt Ellie. Before he can tell her,
Ellie guesses the truth and gives him her support, even going as far as
posing as his girlfriend. But neither of them can pretend forever.
Episode 215: Hot For Teacher-
When class clown J.T. acts up in Science class, his teacher Ms. Hatzilakos
gives him a serious detention- assisting her with the guinea pigs all week.
J.T.'s annoyed, but he perks up when his friends point out that he's getting
time with the best looking teacher in school. J.T. quickly forgoes making
attempts at gaining her favor when he discovers he actually enjoys hanging
out with her. Ms. Hatzilakos is the first teacher to take him seriously.
Unfortunately, he can't resist making jokes for too long- and gets caught
making her the brunt of one in front of everybody.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2, DVD #3
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 7 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 216: Message in a Bottle-
Things are looking up for Sean. He and Emma are back together, he's a star
on the basketball team, and he and Jimmy have buried the hatchet. But the
good feelings don't last for long. After his brother quits his job, Sean
becomes very aware of the insecurity of his home life. Having dinner with
Emma and her parents, in their well-established home, doesn't help. After
sneaking some wine in a misguided attempt to "relax", Sean over-reacts to
something Emma's mom says. He storms out of the house and over to Jimmy's
party. When Emma comes looking for him, Sean causes a scene that gets them
both kicked out. Emma and Sean have a heart-to-heart discussion that helps
Sean realize that alcohol is not a solution to his problems.
Episode 217: Relax-
Liberty can't believe it when she doesn't make the girl's floor hockey team-
she's never failed at anything. So when Coach Hatzilakos asks her to be the
team manager, Liberty throws all her energy into managing. She approaches
Joey Jeremiah as a sponsor for the team uniforms; however the boy's
basketball team has also asked him- and they want Liberty to back off.
Instead, she challenges the boys to a floor hockey game; the winner gets the
sponsorship and the loser gets laundry duty for a week.
Episode 218: Dressed in Black-
Ashley and Jimmy are back together, but it doesn't quite feel the same. It
quickly becomes obvious to Ashley that Jimmy isn't really comfortable with
the "new Ash" who has replaced her golden girl looks for Goth. Ashley tries
to suppress her own doubts and makes changes to please Jimmy. In the
meantime, Craig, her drama partner seems to understand her better. Will
Ashley and Jimmy connect romantically again or is friendship in store for
them?
Episode 219: Fight for Your Right-
Emma's mom is away for a few days and it's just her and her step-dad Mr.
Simpson. He's supportive of Emma's involvement in "Food for Thought". A
student group who wants to remove genetically modified (GM) foods from the
school cafeteria. Emma is highly disappointed after the group's meeting with
principal Raditch is turned down. Determined to fight the decision, Emma
attempts to convince students to boycott the cafeteria, but a food fight
erupts and Emma is blamed and suspended from classes. Despite Raditch's
demand that she apologize for her actions, Emma stands by her beliefs and
accepts the consequences.
Episode 220: How Soon is Now?-
After being in counseling for a long time, Paige is positive she's recovered
from her date rape. She's convinced her life is back to normal, but when she
finds out Dean is coming to Degrassi for a basketball tournament Paige goes
into a tailspin. A little pep talk from J.T. helps, but when she actually
confronts Dean, Paige feels powerless again. When J.T. and Spinner find out
about Paige's secret, J.T. goes after him in front of the whole school.
Paige must find the courage to take control and make sure Dean knows he'll
have to pay the consequences.
Episode 221: Tears are Not Enough-
It's exam time and everyone's stressed- especially Craig. In a surprise
visit from his father, Craig learns that his dad is very eager to have him
back in his life- he even wants Craig to move back home and live with him
again. Craig's concerned that Albert may abuse him again, but Albert insists
he's changed. Plagued by worries about his science exam and flustered by the
chaos at his guardian Joey's house, Craig decides to go to his dad for help.
Old patterns resurface when Craig is late for dinner with his father. After
bitterly telling Craig that he isn't living up to his potential, Albert hits
him. Later, Craig breaks down and confesses to Joey. The next morning a
police officer comes to the door. Craig thinks he's come to take him to his
father's. But instead there's horrible news- Craig's father is dead.
Episode 222: Tears are Not Enough part 2-
Although his father is gone, Craig wants to get on with his life as normal.
He doesn't know how to respond when his friends at school keep asking him
how he is- because in fact, he's not feeling much of anything. The eulogy at
his father's funeral is too much. Hearing what a "devoted father" he was,
Craig bursts into hysterics. Outside he admits to Joey what the problem is-
the only thing he feels is relief.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2 "Extras" DVD
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
More than 130 deleted/extended scenes and bloopers, plus auditions,
"Poor Thing" karaoke, a quiz, yearbook, character descriptions, actor bios
and more await in this DVD. Extras from each of the second season's 22
episodes.
Title: Dr. D's Birds and Bees
Grade Level: 4-6
Format: VHS
Details: 14 minutes, 1990, Perennial Education, Inc.
Synopsis: Addresses puberty issues for both males and
females. Dr. D, an animated character, takes Izzy and Miranda across the
adolescence bridge, from childhood, heading toward adulthood, learning about
puberty along the way.
(2003)Title: Dying to be
Thin
Grade Level: 6-12, adult
Format: VHS
Details: 1995, 28 min., Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Synopsis: This program profiles a young woman obsessed with the
desire to be thin. It has taken her to hospitalizations and years of
outpatient therapy to help her overcome her problem. Doctors in this program
discuss the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and identify
those most likely to be affected by these disorders.
Title: The Early Stages: Physical
Changes
Grade Level: 4-6
Format: VHS
Details: 23 minutes, 1988, AIMS Media
Synopsis: Preteens discuss their concerns about the changes
their bodies are going through as they begin puberty.
Title: The Early Stages: Sexual
Changes for Boys
Grade Level: 4-5
Format: VHS
Details: 19 minutes, 1988, AIMS Media
Synopsis: A group of boys talk candidly about the physical
changes they're going through and how they feel about them. This alternates
with a talk show format of two doctors explaining the physical and emotional
changes of puberty.
Title: The Early Stages: Sexual Changes for Girls
Grade Level: 4-5
Format: VHS
Details: 19 minutes, 1988, AIMS Media
Synopsis: A group of girls talk candidly about the physical
changes they're going through and how they feel about them. This alternated
with a talk show format of two doctors explaining the physical and emotional
changes of puberty.
Title: The Early Stages: Why You're
Feeling Different
Grade Level: 4-6
Format: VHS
Details: 26 minutes, 1988, AIMS Media
Synopsis: This video takes a look at the feelings,
emotions, and coping methods of youngsters as they begin puberty.
Title: First Years Last Forever
Grade Level: Adults
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 1997, 29 min.
Synopsis: New parents learn how to help their infants reach their
full potential. Information on new brain research and your child's
healthy development.
Title: Free to Be... You and Me - See Personal, Mental and Emotional Health
Title: Girl Stuff
Grade Level: 4-9
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 1994, 20 min., SVE & Churchill Media
Synopsis: This sensible, straightforward program explains the
amazing changes that take place when a girl's body begins to mature toward
womanhood. The video offers all the things a girl needs to know to
take care of her developing body, including tips about hygiene and
menstruation. It's a complete guide to what all these changes mean and
how to feel comfortable with what lies ahead.
Title: Growing and Learning
Grade Level: 1-4
Format: VHS
Details: 15 minutes, 1981, Coronet Health Care Education
Synopsis: Part of the "Healthwise" series. This
program takes a look at the different kinds of "growing:" size,
coordination, memory, problem solving, decision making, independence, and
getting along with others. It also explains the role of genes and
inheritance.
Title: Growing Up
Grade Level: 4-7
Format: VHS
Details: 12 ½ minutes, 1986, Landmark Films, Inc.
Synopsis: A film for kids about puberty. Using animated
drawings, this film follows the stages of growth from babyhood, tracking
changes in the bodies of boys and girls through adolescence. The film shows
how boys and girls develop, how physical characteristics change with the
effect of hormones and describes and illustrates the male and female sex
organs. Erections and wet dreams, menstruation and sanitary protection are
dealt with simply and sensibly...
Title: How Can I Tell If I'm Really In Love? - See Family Life Education
(2006) Title: How to
Make Learning a Moving Experience
Grade Level: Teachers, K-4
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, Action Based learning, 1 DVD
and 1 CD-ROM
Synopsis: According to this DVD, the
focus of education has switched from "how do teachers teach" to "how do
children learn". Presents information from brain research and educational
experts that gives the science behind kinesthetic learning, or movement in
the learning process. Lessons and activities that illustrate the brain
concepts are demonstrated using students. See also: "Thinking On Your
Feet: 100+ Activities That Make Learning a Moving Experience!"
listed under curriculum materials.
Title: Human Sexuality: Values and
Choices
Grade Level: 7-9
Format: VHS, parent's/teacher's guide, lesson plans
Details: 37 minutes, 1987, Search Institute
Synopsis: Includes a series of vignettes to encourage group
discussion by young adolescents about human sexuality and social issues of
adolescence. Available for up to one month.
Title: It Only Takes Once
Grade Level: 7-10
Format: VHS
Details: 26 minutes, 1986, Intermedia
Synopsis: This film is designed to teach pre-teens and
teens about responsible sexual choices: from saying "no" to using
effective contraception. Testimonials from teen parents dispel romantic
myths about teen parenting.
(2004)Title: Killing Us Softly 3:
Advertising's Image of Women
Grade Level: 9-12, Adults
Format: VHS
Details: 2000, 34 min., Jean Kilbourne, Media Education Foundation
Synopsis: With wit and warmth, Jean Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and
commercials to critique advertising's image of women. By fostering creative
and productive dialogue, she invites viewers to look at familiar images in a
new way that moves and empowers them to take action.
(2006) Title: Life's
Greatest Miracle
Grade Level: 9-12, Adult
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, Lennart Nilsson, WGBH Educational, 60 mins.
Synopsis: DVD from the creators of "Miracle
of Life". Cameras take us into the world of the human body and travel
the road from conception to birth, capturing incredible never-before-seen
footage. Highlights include: a new take on the old story of how egg and
sperm find each other, a view of the six-day-old embryo as it escapes from
its confining shell, and a new look at the creation of blood vessels and
organs. Computer animation reveals the inner workings of cells inside the
embryo, orchestrating each crucial step in a baby's development.
Title: Man Oh Man
Grade Level: 9-12 and adults
Format: VHS
Details: 18 minutes, 1982, West Glen Films
Synopsis: Presents the influences that shape boys into men
in American society. Explores male thoughts, feelings and expectations.
Title: Miracle of Life
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 60 minutes, 1983, Health Education Services
Synopsis: Using highly sophisticated photographic
techniques, this Emmy Award winning program documents the process of human
contraception, fetal development and birth. See also "Life's Greatest
Miracle", above.
Title: My Grandson Lew
Grade Level: 2-4
Format: VHS
Details: 13 minutes, 1987, Barr Films
Synopsis: Lew learns of his grandfather's death after
sharing memories of him with his mother. Demonstrates a child's ability to
deal with death when there are open lines of communication.
Title: On Being Gay: A Conversation With Brian McNaught - See Personal, Mental and Emotional Health
(2007)
Title: The Power of
Girls: Inside and Out
Grade Level: 8-11
Format: VHS tape and teacher
guide
Details: 2000, Jeanne Blake, Family
Health Productions, Inc., 20 mins.
Synopsis: As girls grow from childhood into adolescence, they
experience many emotional and physical changes. In this video 5 girls speak
candidly and courageously about the many challenges they confront growing up
today. Includes teacher guide. SA "Real Strength: Boys Talk About Life."
Title: Psychosocial Screening (Nursing Assessment of
School-Age Youth)
Grade Level: School Nurses
Format: VHS, manual
Details: 1997, 13 min., 64 pgs., National Association of School
Nurses)
Synopsis: VHS with manual focusing on nursing assessment of a
psychosocial screening in community practice settings such as schools:
Specifically discusses screening/assessment, initial problem identification
(nursing diagnosis), client consultation and referral, triage, and initial
case monitoring.
Title: Puberty: Bodies in Progress for Boys and Girls
Grade Level: 5-8
Format: VHS
Details: 35 min., 1994, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Helps preadolescent viewers become more knowledgeable about
and more comfortable with the progress of sexual maturation. Uses interviews
with 13 year olds who discuss their own experiences and the
physiological and emotional growth that happens during puberty.
(2006) Title:
Puberty: The Great Adventure for Girls and Guys
Grade Level: 5-8
Format: VHS
Details: 2004, World Education Media/Health EDCO, 32 mins.
Synopsis: Filmed in an attention-grabbing, MTV style,
this video teaches students about the changes they'll encounter during
puberty. Experts and students discuss physical body changes, hygiene,
emotions, and myths about puberty. Includes honest but tasteful interviews
with puberty-aged teens. Does not refer to sexual intercourse or STDs.
(2007)
Title: Real Strength:
Boys Talk About Life
Grade Level: 8-11
Format: VHS tape and teacher
guide
Details: 2000, Jeanne Blake, Family
Health Productions, Inc., 20 mins.
Synopsis: A boy's transition to adolescence can be exciting, but
confusing and even overwhelming. In this video 5 boys speak candidly and
courageously about the many challenges they confront growing up today.
Includes teacher guide. SA "The Power of Girls: Inside and Out."
Title: Sex: A Topic For Conversation with Dr. Sol Gordon - See Family Life Ed.
(2005)Title: Sexuality
(Relationship Series)
Grade Level: adult special needs
Format: VHS w/lesson guides
Details: 1997, YAI/National Institute for People with
Disabilities, 3 VHS tapes (16, 22, and 34 mins.)
Synopsis: 3-part series about sexual relationships.
Tape #1 follows a couple who have been dating for a year and are now having
a sexual relationship. Tape #2 explores sexual issues and problems that may
come up in a relationship. Tape #3 will help identify which sex acts are
acceptable and which are not legal, healthy, or acceptable.
(2007)
Title: Staying Out of the Risky
Zone
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: Music CDs, discussion
guide
Details: 1996, Risky Zone Initiatives, 16
songs
Synopsis: 2 music CDs containing 16 songs addressing specific topics
related to sexuality, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, and abstinence. The songs
are intended to convey information, raise discussion issues, address
attitudes, and supplement other curricula. Songs vary in musical style and
topical content. The discussion guides contains suggestions as to how to
make the songs most effective. Volume one focuses on HIV/AIDS, abstinence,
and media issues. Volume two focuses on safer sexuality, communication,
sexual assault, sexual orientation, and homophobia. This resource loans as a
set.
(2002)Title: Taking the Scare
out of...Scoliosis
Grade Level: School Nurses
Format: VHS
Details: 1998, 5 min.
Synopsis: Demonstrates the procedure involved in a scoliosis
screening done by a school nurse in a school setting.
Title:
Tampax Health Education Program on Puberty and Menstrual Health
Grade Level: 4-7
Format: VHS, teacher's guide, wall chart
Details: 20
min., 1998, Tampax Corporation
Synopsis: This version of video not co-ed version. Kit
includes: teacher's guide/wall chart and "Kids to Kids' video featuring
kids of both sexes talking about their experiences with puberty. Includes
illustrated explanations of male and female anatomy and menstrual cycle.
Tampax Website: http://www.tampax.com/
(2006) Title:
Teaching the Teen Brain
Grade Level: Teachers, 7-12
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, Action Based learning, 1 DVD
Synopsis: This DVD
answers questions about the teenage brain and why it's different from a
child's or adult's brain. Explains how puberty, diet, physical activity,
sleep patterns, socialization, and emotions affect learning. Shows what
physical activity and movement in the learning process looks like in the
classroom. Outlines teen brain development and physiology, and applies the
information to kinesthetic teaching strategies.
Title: Things My Mother Never Told Me
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 13 minutes, 1987, Perennial Education
Synopsis: This animated program presents accurate, easy to
understand information about reproduction, preventive health care, and
contraception. Illustrates how women's bodies work in an open and positive
manner.
(2001)Title: This Is Your Life!---(See Nutritional Health)
Title:
Uh-Oh, No-No Casual Sex
Grade Level: 7-12
Format: VHS
Details: 6 minutes, 1987, Motown Complete Post Inc.
Synopsis: This is an upbeat music video that could serve as
a springboard for discussion about how visual messages can conflict with
verbal messages. Promotes responsible sexual decisions.
Title: An Uncommon Bond - (See Disease Prevention and Control)
(2004)Title:
The Universe Within: An Incredible Voyage into the Microworld of the
Human Body
Grade Level: 6-12, adults
Format: VHS
Details: 60 min., 1995, Beth Hoppe & Bill Lattanzi, WGBH
Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Breathtaking sports photography captures amazing
athletes in action--but the real action happens inside revealed by
microphotography. The program covers three incredible team effort: the
coordination of muscles, bones, heart and circulatory system that makes Mike
Powell the world's greatest long jumper; the digestive dynamo that turns a
simple sandwich eaten by five-time Olympic gold medalist, Bonnie Blair, into
raw energy for a blistering sprint down the ice; and the ultimate event--the
development of a new human life inside track star, Karen Hatchett.
Title: Using the Nursing Process (Nursing Assessment of
School-Age Youth)
Grade Level: School Nurses
Format: VHS, manual
Details: 1997, 10 min., 30 pgs., National Association of School
Nurses
Synopsis: VHS with manual designed to help nurses utilize the
nursing process in community practice settings such as schools: Specifically
discusses assessment, diagnosis, planning and goal setting, implementation,
and evaluation.
Title:
What Kids Want to Know about Sex and Growing Up
Grade Level:5-8
Format: VHS
Details:57 min., 1992, Children's Television Workshop
Synopsis: Extensively researched program that make it easier to talk
to students about puberty and sex. Offers reassuring answers to kids'
questions and corrects potentially dangerous misinformation.
Title:
You
Grade Level: 1-4
Format: VHS
Detail: 10 min, 1991, Clay Motion for Denver Public Schools
Synopsis: The development
of a fetus, beginning with the combination of the egg and sperm through
birth, is explained through the use of clay animation.
Includes an explanation of the make up of cells as well as how a
single cell multiplies and changes to form each individual.
Title: Are You Sad, Too?
Grade Level: K-4
Call Number: HERC 155.9
Se427a
Format: Book
Details: 154p, 1993, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Addresses helping children deal with death and
dying.
Title:
Baby
Basics: Children's Activities in How Life Begins
Grade Level: K-4
Call Number: HERC 613.9
P5818b
Format: Book
Details: 60
pgs., 1993, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Helps young
children understand and celebrate how life begins for all living things.
Eight fun filled activities introduce children to different kinds of plant
and animal babies, laying the foundation for future lessons about human
reproduction
Title: Body Talk
Grade Level: 4-Adult
Format: Pamphlets
Details: 1990, Margaret L Stubbs
Synopsis: 4 booklets designed girls and boys and their
parents to address the issues of maturation.
Title: Change
Grade Level: PreK - 3
Call Number: HERC 303.4
G833c
Format: Book
Details: 1981, Laura Green
Synopsis: Covers changes experienced in childhood.
Title: Did The Sun Shine Before You
Were Born?: A Sex Education Primer
Grade Level: PreK - 2
Call Number: HERC 612.6
G658d
Format: Book
Details: 30p, 1979, Ed-U Press, Inc.
Synopsis: A sex education "primer" written by Sol
and Judith Gordon to be read aloud. This delightful story focuses on the
family and how it grows.
(2003)Title: Eat Your
Vegetables! Drink Your Milk! (My Health series)
Grade Level: 4-8
Call Number: HERC 613.2 Si39ea
Format: Book
Details: 48 pgs., 2000, Dr. Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein,
and laura Silverstein Nunn, Grolier Publishing
Synopsis: Describes the components of a healthful diet and explains why eating these foods is important for maintaining overall good health.
Title: Especially For You
Grade Level: 4-6
Call Number: HERC 613.9 K283e
Format: Book
Details: 1983, Judith Keller and Dianne Fletcher
Synopsis: A book about sexuality and growing up. The format
is very student friendly.
Title: From Fiction to Fact
Grade Level: 4-8
Format: Teacher's guide
Details: 1987, Tambrands
Synopsis: Teacher's guide about puberty, menstruation, and
the human reproductive system.
Title: Getting Closer: Discover and
Understand Your Child's Secret Feelings About Growing Up
Grade Level: Parents and adolescents (7-12)
Call Number: HERC 649.1
R278g
Format: Book
Details: 1985, Ellen Rosenberg, Berkeley Books
Synopsis: A book of readings to help parents discover and
understand their child's secret feelings about growing up.
Title: Growing Into Healthy Sexuality
Grade Level: 6-8
Call Number: HERC 613.9 G919
Format: Book, 45 student handouts & 13 transparencies
Details: 1983, 207 pgs., Educational Development Center, Inc.
Synopsis: This unit is designed to provide adolescents with
opportunities to develop a positive view of sexuality, to acquire the
information they need to take care of their sexual health, to respect and
value themselves and others, and to learn skills to make healthy decisions
now and in the future.
Title: Growing Up and Liking It
Titles include: 1. Andrea and
Friends, 2. Greg's Story, 3. Kate's Diary
Grade Level: 4-6
Format: Booklets
Details: 1988, Personal Products
Synopsis: These booklets address puberty issues for
pre-adolescent boys and girls. This curriculum has been updated to
speak to contemporary teens and made easier to use through an interactive
website : http://www.teachingteens.com/
The website includes an 82 page downloadable guide with lessons, handouts
and quizzes.
Title: Growing Up, Feeling Good: A
Growing Up Handbook Especially for Kids
Grade Level: 5-9 and parents
Call Number: HERC 305.2
R728g
Format: Book
Details: 1987, Ellen Rosenberg, Berkeley Books
Synopsis: A growing up handbook for kids, this publication
answers questions, offers ideas, examines choices and helps children feel
better about themselves.
(2003)Title: Growing Up with Scoliosis: A Young Girl's Story (See New Resources, Growth and Development)
(2003)Title: Healthy
Body Image: Teaching Kids to Eat and Love Their Bodies Too!
Grade Level: 4-6
Format: Curriculum
Details: 196 pgs., 1998, Kathy J. Kater, LICSW, National Eating
Disorders Association
Synopsis: A comprehensive resource manual with introductory
scripted-lessons for grades four, five or six. Healthy Body Image teaches
how appearance changes and healthy bodies progress through
puberty--stressing the normal and expected rounding out of girls' bodies, so
often confused with "getting fat."
(2005)Title: Healthy Teens:
Success in High School and Beyond
Grade Level: Adult
Call Number: HERC 613.0433 M127h
Format: Book
Details: 1997. Alice R. McCarthy, Bridge Communications,
114 pgs.
Synopsis: Book for parents of adolescent children.
Covers such topics as developmental and social issues facing teens today,
helping parents understand the role they play in the lives of their
teenagers, and providing information on the importance of parental
involvement in the education of their adolescent children.
Title: The Human Body Box
Grade Level: 4-9
Call Number: HERC 612
H88
Format: Flash cards
Details: 50 cards, 1979, Educational Insights
Synopsis: Fifty illustrated 4x6" cards provide
background information and suggest practical activities for study on the
human body. The cards, grouped by parts of the body, offer ideas for
classroom experiments and demonstrations, individual or small group
activities.
Title: The Leukemic Child
Grade Level: Adult
Call Number: HERC 616.1
Sh56L
Format: Book
Details: 1979, Mikie Sherman
Synopsis: One parent's account of coping with a chronic
illness in a child, the reality of the disease and coping with
hospitalization, home care and death.
Title: Looking Into. . . My Body
Grade Level: k-4
Call Number: HERC 612
N335L
Format: Book
Details: 1996, Nigel Nelson
Synopsis: Simple scientifically correct illustrations and
designed "see through" windows reveal the workings of the human
body with easy-to-read text.
Title: Masterpiece Me: children's
activities in anatomy and development
Grade Level: K-2
Call Number: HERC 612
W786m
Format: Book
Details: 74p, 1993, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Helps children develop a healthy, age
appropriated foundation in anatomy and development.
Title: Methods of Contraception - Introducing Anatomy and Physiology - See Family Life Ed.
Title: Mr. Silver and Mrs. Gold
Grade Level: 1-5
Call Number: HERC F496m
Format: Book
Details: 30p, 1980, Dale Borman Fink
Synopsis: A delightful story about a relationship between a
man and a woman in their golden years.
(2005)Title:
No Kidding Around! America's Young Activists are Changing Our World and You
Can Too
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: HERC 322.4 L5654n
Format: Book
Details: 1992, Wendy Schaetzel Lesko, Information USA Inc., 264 pgs.
Synopsis: Oral histories of young citizen activists supplemented by
resource guide, demonstrating how Americans of all ages can participate in
our Democracy and make it work for them.
Title: On Death and Dying
Grade Level: 9-Adult
Call Number: HERC 155.9
K952o
Format: Book
Details: 1979, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, McMillan Publishing
Synopsis: Promotes an understanding of death-dying by
covering attitudes toward death and dying, the stages a person or family
members may go through, and interviews with terminally ill patients.
Title: Our Bodies, Our Cells:
children's activities in body systems
Grade Level: K-2
Call Number: HERC 612
C119o
Format: Book
Details: 62p, 1993, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Uses simple analogy between the parts of the body
and the parts of a house to make its lessons clear and age appropriate.
Title: Period
Grade Level: 4-8
Call Number: HERC 612.6
L931p
Format: Book
Details: 87p, 1991, Network Publications
Synopsis: This is a sensitive, amply illustrated book on
menstruation for young girls. It explains how adolescent bodies and emotions
change, how to choose the right menstrual product and what to expect from a
pelvic exam. Includes a parent's guide.
(2002)Title: Sleep (My Health)
Grade Level: 4-8
Call Number: HERC 612.8 Si39sL
Format: Book
Details: 48 pgs., 2000, Dr. Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein,
and Laura Silverstein Nunn, Grolier Publishing
Synopsis: Discusses the activities of the body during sleep, the
importance of sleep, common sleep disorders, and the phenomenon of dreams.
Title: Students with Seizures (A School Nurse Manual)
Grade Level: School Nurses
Call Number: HERC 616.8 Sa590s
Format: Book
Details: 1991, 131 pgs., Epilepsy Foundation of America,
National Association of School Nurses, 5 copies
Synopsis: A manual to help school nurses work more effectively
with and on behalf of students with seizures. Headings include the following
and are followed by many subheadings: Definition of Epilepsy, Diagnostic
Approaches to Seizure Disorders, Treatment of Seizures, and the Student with
Epilepsy in an Educational Framework.
(2001)Title: This Is Your Life!---(See Nutritional Health)
(2002)Title: What Makes You
Cough, Sneeze, Burp, Hiccup, Blink, Yawn, Sweat and Shiver? (My Health)
Grade Level: 4-8
Call Number: HERC 612.8
Format: Book
Details: 48 pgs., 2000, Jean Stangl, Grolier Publishers
Synopsis: Describes what makes people cough, sneeze, burp, hiccup, yawn, and have other such reflex responses and explains the role these actions play in maintaining health.
Title:
When Sex is the Subject
Grade Level: Adults
Call Number: HERC 372.3 W696w
Format: Book
Details: 1991, Pamela M. Wilson, ETR Associates, 102 pgs.
Synopsis: In this handbook, the author explains that the
key to effective sexuality education for young children (age 10 and under)
is not just what you say, but how you say it. A positive, reassuring
attitude is the "music" that enhances your carefully chosen words. This book
shows teachers, parents, and other caregivers how to use this "music" to
discuss sexuality with sensitivity, comfort, and confidence.
(2007)
Title:
Youth! The 26% Solution
Grade Level: 6-12
Call Number: HERC 322.4 L5654y
Format: Book
Details: 1998, Wendy Schaetzel Lesko, Activisim 2000 project, 124 pgs.
Synopsis: This book reveals how young people with firsthand
knowledge of many of today's problems can succeed at getting decision
makers, from school principals to their state senators, to respond to their
ideas for change. Contains dozens of true stories showing how young people
can put their passion into action.
(2001)Title:
BARN (Body Awareness Resource Network) Multimedia Series 2
Grade Level: 6-12
Format: 4 cds, 1 guide & 1 student portfolio
Details: Macintosh/Windows, 2000, Learning Multi-Systems
Synopsis: Developed to provide adolescents with the information and decision-making skills needed to maintain positive lifestyles. For those already engaged in risky behavior, presents non-judgmental behavioral change strategies.
CD titles in series 2: Alcohol & other dugs 2; HIV/AIDS; Human sexuality 1; Human sexuality 2.
Title: Human Sexuality
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: 3 1/2" diskettes, guide
Details: IBM software, 1991, Learning Multi-Systems
Synopsis: BARN interactive program that will help students consider sexuality in a broader context of values, relationships, communication and decision making and better anticipate consequences of decisions.
Title: Comprehensive School Health
Education: Totally Awesome Teaching Strategies (4th edition)
Grade Level: K-12
Call Number: HERC 613 M471c 2005
Format Book (Activity Based)
Details: 2005, Linda Meeks, Philip Heit, Randy Page, Meeks-Heit Publishing Company,
1050 pgs.
Synopsis: 4th edition.
In addition to a wealth of interactive lessons,
this book addresses health education curriculum development issues and
provides information of new teaching strategies.
Title: Comprehensive School Health Education: Totally
Awesome Teaching Strategies (2nd Edition)
Grade Level: K-12
Call Number: HERC 613 M471c 1996
Format Book (Activity Based)
Details: 835 pgs., 2nd Edition, 1996, Linda Meeks,
Philip Heit, Randy Page, Meeks-Heit Publishing Company
Synopsis: In addition to a wealth of interactive lessons,
this book addresses health education curriculum development issues and
provides information of new teaching strategies.
Title: Entering Adulthood:
Understanding Reproduction, Birth and Contraception
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: HERC 613.9 B832e
Format: Book
Details: 152 pgs., 1989, Network Publications
Synopsis: This unit covers the anatomy and physiology of
the male and female reproductive systems, the birth process, healthy
pregnancy, birthing choices and contraceptive methods.
Title: Family and Community Health Through Care Giving - See Personal, Mental and Emotional Health
Title: Health Education Teaching Ideas - See Personal, Mental and Emotional
Title: Here We Go ... Watch Me Grow - See Personal, Mental and Emotional
Title: How to Survive Teaching Health - See Personal, Mental and Emotional Health
Title: Human Growth and Development: A Guide to
Curriculum Development
Grade Level: K-12
Call Number: HERC 612 H88gd
Format: Curriculum Guide
Details: 1989, 411 pgs., Iowa Department of Education
Synopsis: A guide to curriculum development in life-span
development, life skills, human sexuality, and prevention/intervention.
Title: Into Adolescence: Learning
About Reproduction and Birth
Grade Level: 5-8
Call Number: HERC 613.9 G582i
Format: Book
Details: 140 pgs., 1989, Network Publications
Synopsis: This unit is provides age-appropriate information
about inherited and acquired traits, prenatal development, stages of birth
and developmental disabilities and birth disorders.
Title: Into Adolescence: A Time of
Change
Grade Level: 5-8
Call Number: HERC612.6
G581
Format: Book
Details: 129 pgs., 1989, Network Publications
Synopsis: This unit is designed to introduce students to
the basic facts of human reproduction and explains the physical, emotional
and social aspects of growing into adolescence.
Title: Steps Towards Adolescence
Grade Level: 4-7
Format: Curricilum (binder)
Details: 1999, 208 pgs., Planned Parenthood Southeastern
Pennsylvania
Synopsis: A 15 session, comprehensive, sexual health
curriculum. The aim is to foster attitudes of comfort, respect and
appreciation for human sexuality, enhance knowledge about puberty and
reproduction, increase awareness of the consequences of decisions and
behaviors and development decision-making, negotiation and conflict
management skills.
(2004)Title: Teach & Reach:
Nutrition & Physical Activity (Teacher's Guide)(Teach & Reach
series)
Grade Level: 6-12
Format: Teacher's Guide (Curriculum)
Details: 163 pgs., 2004, Marcia Quackenbush, MS, MFT, CHES;
William M. Kane, PhD, CHES, and Susan K. Telljohann, HSD, CHES, ETR
Associates
Synopsis: This book focuses on steps individual health teachers
can take to support better fitness and healthy body image. The suggestions
and strategies will be helpful to teachers working in a variety of settings,
whether they are using an established, coordinated heath education
curriculum or developing their own lesson plans. Individual teachers can
have a powerful impact on students' attitudes and health behaviors, and the
"Teach & Reach" series is designed to enhance that power.
(2006) Title:
Thinking On Your Feet: 100+ Activities That Make Learning a Moving
Experience!
Grade Level: K-4
Format: Curriculum
Details: 2004, Action Based learning, 284 pgs..
Synopsis: Curriculum book of activities that combine
physical activity with learning. This is more than just physical education;
these lessons introduce kinesthetic learning to the classroom. Covers
subjects such as nutrition, health, geography, history, and the arts. Sample
lessons include: Pledge of Allegiance in Sign Language, Hopscotch Around the
World, and Too Much Junk: Junk Food Tag.
Title: Understanding Growth and
Development
Grade Level: 7-9
Call Number: HERC 612
Un2
Format: Book
Details: 84 pgs., 1983, Educational Development Center,
Inc.
Synopsis: This module will provide students with a basic
understanding of the biological facts of growth and change in adolescence.
It is designed to assure students that there is a wide range of normalcy as
the grow and develop and encourages then to respect the individual variation
in growth and development and tolerance for differences in others.
Title: Understanding Health - See Personal, Mental and Emotional Health
Title: When I'm Grown - See Personal, Mental and Emotional Health
(2007)
Title:
Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Hurting
Grade Level: Adult
Call Number: HERC 616.92 S253y
Format: Book
Details: 2005, Ellyn Satter, Kelcy Press, 470 pgs.
Synopsis: This book is for parents who wish to help their children
reach the body that is right for them. The author advocates practical and
optimized feeding of children to realize this goal, and stresses a regimen
of proper and adequate nutrition, not dieting. Chapters include information
on feeding, physical activity, and childhood growth.
(2005)Title: CIRCLES I:
Intimacy & Relationships
Grade Level: Special Education
Format: Teaching Kit
Details: 12 VHS tapes, 1 lesson guide, 1 activity kit; 1993; James Stanfield, Co.
Synopsis: CIRCLES program uses special educational
techniques to teach functionally challenged students the social sexual
concepts of personal space, social distance, and social/sexual concepts. 3
units include: Relationships, Relationship Building, and Topics in Sexuality
Education. Flexible program allows each teacher to personalize for their
class needs.
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