Discovering Me: A Guide to Teaching Health and Building Adolescents' Self-Esteem / Edition 1

by Leslie Herod M.Ed.

Overview

The youth of today is somewhat troubled. Many students are worrying about divorce, drugs, peer pressure and violence. It's important they receive the opportunity to develop, emotionally and intellectually, in a safe and structured environment. The author's approach in addressing these issues is non-threatening, introspective and fun. Using an interactive format, the book offers guidance on topics teenagers are most concerned about. The book is an excellent tool for developing essential life skills that can help youth pass through adolescence safely and successfully. For students and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780205274741
Publisher:	Benjamin Cummings
Publication date:	03/19/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	8.18(w) x 10.86(h) x 1.02(d)

Table of Contents

1.Who Am I?

Building Connections.

Self-Discovery.

Personality Development.

Recognizing Relationships.

Building Confidence — Classroom Techniques and Projects.

2.Relationships.

Friends.

Ingredients to Friendship.

Peer Pressures.

Responsibility to Others.

3.Preparing for the Future.

Setting Goals.

Making Decisions.

Problem Solving.

Changing Behavior.

4.Dealing with Stress.

Identifying Stress.

Coping with Stress.

5.Communication.

Body Language.

Practicing Communication.

Types of Attitudes.

Refusal Skills.

6.Human Growth and Development.

Classroom Guidelines.

Secondary Sex Characteristics.

Female and Male Reproductive Systems.

Pregnancy and Fetal Development.

Thinking Ahead.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Choosing a Future.

7.A Healthy Body.

Normal Body Weights.

Nutrition.

Diet and Exercise.

Hygiene.

8.A Closer Look.

Teacher Reference Material.

Self Evaluation.

Advertising's Role.

Using Your Knowledge.

Harmful Substances.

Culminating Activities.

In Conclusion.

Editorial Reviews

A collection of interactive worksheets for a program designed to help teenagers develop self-esteem. Some 150 activities challenge and motivate teens to think about constructive solutions to problems such as peer pressure, drugs, and sex. Coverage of sexually transmitted diseases includes charts and worksheets detailing symptoms, treatment, and consequences of infection. Includes instructions and notes on materials and processes. For use in middle school health classes. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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