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Introduction  Adolescence is a huge period of change for males and females. Your bodies are undergoing massive changes both physically and psychologically. There are both physical and hormonal changes that your body will undergo. Most adolescents have questions about their (and the opposite sex's body) such as the following:
What are the organs of the female and male reproductive systems? What are the hormones that control the changes in these systems?
What is the menstrual cycle?   How does it work?
How does life begin?  What changes occur before birth to the baby?
What are STD’s?  How can they be prevented?  What are the most common STD’s?
Most kids have questions on these topics.
Task
You will research 3 topics following the guidelines below:
•Research the information using only the links in this web quest 
•Present the information to the class through an informational pamphlet
•Create a 5 question worksheet per topic that students reading the pamphlet could answer
•Hand in the worksheet when finished
Process  You will research 3 topics below. Go to the page in this web quest that corresponds to your topic and follow the links to get information and graphics. All informational sources must be cited in your pamphlet
   Create a pamphlet with all information asked for and a 5 question worksheet per topic to accompany the pamphlet.
   USE GRAPHICS (SCHOOL APPROPRIATE)TO MAKE YOUR PAMPHLET MORE PRESENTABLE!!!!!
Resources - DO NOT USE ANY OTHER RESOURCE/LINKS THAN THE LINKS THAT ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT TEACHER PERMISSION!!
1) Female reproductive system links   What are the organs of the female reproductive system and what do they do? Use the links below to answer the questions. Make sure you cite any references used in the pamphlet.
Internet Links 
2) Male Reproductive System  What are the organs of the male reproductive system and what do they do? Use the links below to answer the questions. Make sure you cite any references used in the pamphlet.
Internet Links
3) Menstrual Cycle    What is the menstrual cycle? How does it work? Use the links below to answer the questions. Make sure you cite any references used in the pamphlet.
Internet Links
4) Fertilization and Birth     What is fertilization? What changes occurs before birth of a baby? Use the links below to answer the questions. Make sure you cite any references used in the pamphlet.
Internet Links
5) STDs/STI's     What are STDs/STIs? How can they be prevented? What are the most common STDs/STIs? What is abstinence? Use the links below to answer the questions. Make sure you cite any references used in the pamphlet. 
Internet Links
6) Endocrine System    What is the endocrine system? What is it's function? What are the endocrine glands? What are the major hormones that the endocrine system controls? Use the links below to answer the questions. Make sure you cite any references used in the pamphlet.
Internet Links
Evaluation Form
Date __________ Period ____ Topic:__________________________
The best parts of your topic are highlighted in
The parts that could be improved are highlighted in
To be an A it should:
Make it interesting  and inviting to read - 10 pts 
  • Appropriate purpose and form; cited facts and/or examples; convincing, content-related graphics, and a strong conclusion. Subject knowledge and organization is excellent - 10 pts
  •  Have no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation - 10 pts
  •  Have all copyright laws acknowledged - 10 pts
  • Make excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. - 10 pts
  • Have a worksheet with 15 relevant questions relating to your topic - 5 per topic, as well as the answers to the questions - 25 points
  • Total Points = 75 pts
  • A – Great     B – Good     C – Okay     D – Needs Work     F – Not What I Asked For