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 * Problem: How do we increase awareness for high school students in praticing abstinence?
 * Grade Level: 9th-12th
 * Subject: Health
 * Duration: 6 weeks

Goals


 * Problem: Many high school students are not practicing abstinence or safe sex. Consequences of teenagers being sexually active has driven up rates of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases amongst high school students. Along with pregnancy and std's, teenagers face emotional effects as a result of having premarital sex. If teenagers are properly educated and informed about the consequences of pre-marital sex, there maybe more of a chance that they will wait to have sex until they are married.
 * Technology Standards: NET-S1: Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. NET-S3: Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.NET-S5: Use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
 * Content Standard: HE H.S.1 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. HE H.S.3 - Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health. HE H.S.7 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.


 * Pre-requisite Skills: Computer, Internet, basic research skills, Micosoft Word, Microsoft Publisher
 * Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and ability on how to practice abstinance or practice safe sex through a abstinence campaign.

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By: Olufemi Gordon