Girls 2 Women: Women's Health Issues

Length

1 hour, grades 6-8

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

No minimum.

Maximum participants:

We suggest no more than 30 students to optimize interactivity.

Primary Disciplines

Health/Physical Education

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Cleveland Museum of Natural History

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will reschedule at no additional cost for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days or technical difficulties, or rescheduled prior to two weeks within scheduled program. We will add a 10% processing fee for rescheduling within two weeks of scheduled date. Cancellations made prior to two weeks of scheduled program receive 50% refund. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours.

About This Provider

 

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland, OH
United States

Our Mission Statement: To inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health, and leadership to a sustainable future.
CMNH programs address appropriate Revised Ohio Academic Content Standards in Science and Social Studies, and the National Health Education Standards.

Program Details

Format

1. Students are asked to identify women's health issues that they are already aware of, and key terms are defined.
2. Slideshow and physical specimens are used to illustrate various health issues.
3. Feminine hygiene products are displayed and their proper use demonstrated (with the models!)
4. Questions are invited throughout the program, or written questions are answered at the end.

Objectives

Students will:
• Identify major structures and functions of the female reproductive system.
• Identify typical physical and emotional changes that occur during the ovulation cycle. • Describe the processes and hormonal causes of ovulation, menstruation, and pre-
menstrual syndrome.
• Demonstrate how to do a Breast Self Exam for signs of breast cancer.
• Define specific symptoms of cystitis, yeast infections, and Toxic shock syndrome and
what to do if they may be at risk of these infections.
• Describe the potential link between tampon use and Toxic shock syndrome, and the
correct way to use tampons if a girl chooses to do so.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

National
Health
Standard 1-Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Grades 6-8
1.8.1-Analyze the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.
1.8.5-Describe ways to reduce or prevent injuries and other adolescent health problems.
1.8.6-Explain how appropriate health care can promote personal health.
1.8.7-Describe the benefits of and barriers to practicing healthy behaviors.
Grades 9-12
1.12.1-Predict how healthy behaviors can affect health status.
1.12.5-Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems.
Standard 3-Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
Grade 6-8
3.8.4-Describe situations that may require professional health services.
Grade 9-12
3.12.4-Determine when professional health services may be required.
Standard 7-Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Grade 6-8
7.8.1-Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors.

State Standards

Ohio
Science
Grade 8: Life Science-Species and Reproduction
-Reproduction is necessary for the continuation of every species.