PUBERTY

 Puberty WebQuest__An Internet WebQuest on Puberty__

 __Introduction | The Task | The Process & Resources | Conclusion__

__Introduction__

Whereas puberty can be an exciting time, it can also be a time when teens feel nervous or anxious. The changes of puberty do not happen at the same time for everyone, so sometimes teens feel unsure of themselves.

This activity will give you an opportunity to explore the areas of puberty that you would like more information about. So sit back, relax, and enjoy.

__The Task__

Puberty is often referred to as a "roller coaster ride". How can teens maintain a positive self image during this time?

__The Process and Resources__

During this activity, you will be checking out information on the web that is related to puberty. You will be learning proper health terms, more about physical changes during puberty, and exploring areas in which you may have some questions.

You are expected to complete the worksheet given to you by your instructor.

Phase 1 - Background: Something for Everyone You will begin this webquest by reading a short article about body image. After reading the article, post a 5 sentence response in a post on the Discussion part of this wiki.

Body Image/Self Image: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image.html

 Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives INSTRUCTIONS:

1. You will explore three (3) of the links below. 2. Choose the three (3) links you are most interested in and explore them. 3. Take notes on a stickie. Write down at least five important fact, interesting aspect, or powerful message to young people about the topic that you read on the 3 links that you choose. Label each stickie with the title of the link. Choose 2 terms from each link and also place them on the stickie with their definitions. You will have a total of three stickies with five sentences and two terms on each stickie. Use the Internet information linked below to complete the instructions listed above. Put all information on your stickies.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/beautiful/male_bodyimage.html#cat20438
 * A Guy's Guide to Body Image

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/beautiful/help_body.html#cat20438
 * Help! Is This My Body?

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/changing_body/puberty.html#cat20129
 * Everything You Wanted to Know About Puberty

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/menstruation.html#cat20015
 * All About Menstruation

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/sexual_orientation.html#cat20015
 * Sexual Attraction and Orientation

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/virginity.html#cat20015
 * Virginity: A Very Personal Decision

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/healthy_relationship.html#cat20126
 * Am I in a Healthy Relationship?

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/broken_heart.html#cat20126
 * Getting Over a Break-Up

http://kidshealth.org/teen/stress_coping_center/stress_situations/stress_situations.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#cat20448
 * Stress During Puberty

Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus

You have all learned about a different part of puberty. Be prepared to discuss the answer to the Question: How can teens maintain a positive self image during this time? Each of you will bring a certain viewpoint to the answer, some of you will agree and others disagree. You will use information, facts, opinions, etc. from the Web pages you explored to convince your classmates that your viewpoint is important and should be part of your class' answer to the main question. Your class should write out an answer that everyone in the classroom can live with.

Phase 4 - Real World Feedback

Now's the time to put your learning into an iMovie. You will give your audience advice on how to maintain a good self-image while experiencing the changes of puberty (the topics that you placed on the stickies).

__Conclusion__

Having come up with an answer to the main question, you should feel more comfortable and less anxious about the changes of puberty.