R & C of Sexual Activity: Lesson 6, Analysis of Recent Developments in Repro Health

Type of Work: Indy Product: Word Doc/Embedded Class Time: 1 Period Class/1 HW EOC: Embed/Snip (Lesson 6) Due: 3 Periods
Concept: Below are some of the most recent developments related to reproductive health in our society. Your job will be to provide an analysis of these developments. As we discussed in the beginning of the unit sex ed is a values driven topic. These issues are inherently controversial themselves because although there are facts that may help you understand them; ultimately you see these facts through the prism of your own perception (values, morals, upbringing, etc.)! The sources listed are just a starting point, remember that any information may be biased and it is your job as an educated consumer to carefully analyze information for validity, reliability, and bias. Goal: Provide an analysis of the recent developments in reproductive health demonstrating an understanding of content specific information necessary to understand each issue (ie. What strains are protected against in the HPV vaccine, approved locations for the Safe Haven law). Complete each level (not just 1) working from top/down based on level attempted. ----------------Extra Credit Offered for Each Question-------------------

NAME: PERIOD:
Level 1
Basic Overview and Whether You Agree or Disagree -Hard Copy-

My Level: ABSENT?
Level 2
Basic Questions to Issue and 1 potential advantage/disadvantage -Hard Copy-

(For Full Credit Turned in Late):

Absent Date=
Level 4
All information and questions related to issue and embed this into ePortfolio. -ScribD the Word Doc and Embed into Lesson-

Level 3
Higher Level Questions and 3 potential advantages/disadvantages for each issue -Snip and Insert JPEGS into Lesson Page-

Topic 1: The HPV Vaccine Debate

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

What is HPV: HPV is not the same as herpes or HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Both viruses can be passed on during sex, but they have different symptoms and cause different health problems.

What it Does Protect Against: 1.Genital warts 2.cancers 3.HPV % of Cervical Cancer Protection:

What it Doesnt Protect (Think!): 1.Pregnancy 2.Mood Swings 3. Aids % of Genital Wart Protection 56%: Is there a shot for boys? What is it called? Yes, the same thing as for girls.

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. Not getting HPV. 1. Its not very cheap. + -

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70%
How Many Shots:

2. Helps prevent certain cancers. + 3. Stops the spread of disease. + We should take advantage of this.

2.It may cause mental retardation. 3. can cause cervical cancer. -

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Cost:120$

Does this promote promiscuity or should we take advantage of something that could potentially help us?

Level 5/Extra Credit/Going Beyond: Define Herd Immunity and explain how it applies to the debate.

Topic 2: Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

Potential Sources

Plan B Website 1 2

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Basic Overview: An emergency contraceptive is a pill that a woman takes to prevent a baby from developing after she has sex.

Intended Use (Why people use it): To not become pregnant.

How close to failed / no contraceptives: (Time Frame?) 9%

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. No accidental pregnancies. 1. The pill may not work. + -

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Do You Need a Prescription?: yes Mechanism of action-how it works:

Cost: 45$

2. Less teen pregnancies. + 3. No need for abortions. +

2. The price is rising per pill. 3. Increase sexually active teens. -

It stops the sperm from fertilizing the egg.

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant? provides an alternative to someone not wanting to get pregnant.

Level 5: How is this similar/different than the abortion pill (RU-486)? It is similar because both would stop a pregnancy.

Topic 3: The Safe Haven Law

Information Necessary to Understand Topic

Potential Sources

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Basic Overview: This is made to prevent the mistreatment of children by parents who are not fit to take care of them.

Time Frame: Most states will only except the baby within 72 hours.

Approved Locations? Fire departments, police stations, hospitals.

What happens to parental rights? The parents have no rights over the babies after they relinquish them. What is Illinois Law exactly? You can leave your baby, up to 30 days old, with a

My Level of Agreement: Highlight or Underline One (I think this is.) Really Really Bad For Good for Society Society Potential Advantages Potential Disadvantages 1. Puts children in a safer place. 1. Children never know their + parents. 2. Allows children to have a 2. Promotes carelessness. better life. + 3. helps prevent child abuse. 3. Children become orphans. + -

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staff member at any hospital, fire station, police station or emergency medical services provider in Illinois.

Does this promote people not taking accountability for their choices or provide an alternative to someone not able to provide for a child? promotes people not taking accountability for their choices.

Level 5: How do state laws vary on this? Some states will accept the babies in a longer amount of time than others.