Posted by Alan Pink on
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I'm a substitute teacher and haven't been able to crack the code for a login. I would hone in on the Teen Health and Wellness site for both midldle schoolers and high schoolers.  This site has a wealth of relevant topics and if I were a regular teacher I would look to institute some sort of debate forum with some of the controversial topics.  Those would include Drugs and Alcohol, Sexuality and Sexual Health, and Friendship and Dating. Students might be hesitant at first but hopefully open up over time.  There would be great forums to develop articulate and thought provoking arguments while discussing important teen subjects. Students could use many of the opinions and editorials to buttress their own viewpoints.  Some of the other topics could be used for material in regular Health and Wellness type classes. These would include Body Basics, Food and Nutrition, Green Living, and Nutrition, Fitness, and Appearance. Several topics lend themselves to use in one week courses.  I would use one week in the first semester to facilitate discussion and role-playing with the Diversity topic. Students could access the writings and experiences from fellow students across varied backgrounds. I would use a week in the second semester to discuss Skills for School, Work, and Life. These would have practical application for all students including those with special needs.