A Pamphlet about Abstinence

& STD Prevention

Maine West High School Library Resource Center

Content by M. Krajewski, instructor

Posted by G. Haan, librarian

November 30, 2007

LRC Page   | RUBRIC |   WORKS CITED   |   Research Manual   |   Parenthetical Citations   |  Citing Quotes

Objective: 

Many teens realize that they are not ready for sexual activity and its consequences.  Abstaining from sexual activity pays many benefits.  As you know, abstinence is the only guaranteed way of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

 

 

 

q       You will work with a partner to create a pamphlet to provide teens with information about the dangers of sexual activity, STD’s and benefits of abstinence.

q       Your pamphlet can take one of many different approaches:

§       Give reasons not to become sexually active.

§       Risks of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

§       Suggest ways that teens can resist pressure from others to become sexually active.

§       Think of some other approach on your own that is related to the topic of abstinence and sexually transmitted diseases.

 

 

What You Need to Know:

q    How to Make a Brochure: Use the Microsoft Publisher Software and Follow instructions on the screen.  Choose a template and insert your information.

q       Research Site Suggestions:

         

 - Abstinence -

§        http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/contraception/abstinence.html

§        http://www.smartersex.org/abstinence/abstinence.asp

§        http://www.americanpregnancy.org/preventingpregnancy/abstinence.html

§        http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/continuous-abstinence.htm

  - STD’s -

§        http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/sexinfections/sti/165.html

§        http://www.epigee.org/guide/stds.html

§        http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/std.html

 

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DUE DATE: _____________________

 

RESERCH DATES TO REMEMBER: _________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

R U B R I C

 

Name(s):   ________________________________   __________________________________

 

Grading Criteria for Brochure

(40 Total Points)

PLEASE TURN IN THIS RUBRIC WITH YOUR PHAMPLET!

INFORMATION

·         Accurate and appropriate (10pts)

·         Clear and interesting (5pts)

·         Several supporting details (5pts)

Possible Points

 

20 pts

Your Points

 

FORMAT

·         Each category must have a heading

·         Easy to read fonts and well chosen backgrounds

5 pts

 

CREATIVITY

·         Appropriate pictures added

·         Unique but easy to read lay out of

·         Creative placement of information

5 pts

 

ORGANIATION

·         Easy to find information

·         Neat lay out.

5 pts

 

WORKS CITED 

·         At least 3 sources

·         Add to the very end of pamphlet

5 pts

 

TOTAL POINTS

40 PTS.

 

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