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DAY 1: Introduction, Think Ahead, Decision Making, and Consequences
The first lesson demonstrates how choices lead to consequences, both
negative and positive. A flowchart activity helps show the process of
decision making. This shows the cause and effect nature of choices.
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DAY 2: Media
The message from this day is to show how the media influences behavior.
Typically, the media doesn’t show negative consequences. Today’s
activity helps youth analyze the media to show that entertainment is not
reality.
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DAY 3: STDs, Condoms, and Pregnancy
The message from this day is to show the physical, emotional, mental and
social consequences of sex before marriage. The animated sexually
transmitted disease (STD) cartoons show the difference between viral and
bacterial STDs. This provides accurate information about STDs regarding
symptoms, outcomes, transmission and treatment. The medical information
explains how condoms can help at times to reduce, but not eliminate the
risk. This day ends by giving statics on teen pregnancy and the reality
of being a teen parent.
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This day’s lesson explains that different emotions are normal in the
teenage years, and the emotions can change quickly and drastically.
Keeping that in mind, relationships, including friendships, can become
more confusing with all the emotions. Youth analyze emotions, decisions
and perspectives through an interactive DVD activity.
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DAY 5:
Boundaries & Limits, Be Prepared, and Conclusion
The last lesson demonstrates how the decision making process changes
after having knowledge of all possible consequences of each decision.
The flowchart activity from day 1 is revisited to see if the outcome
would be different after planning ahead and discussing all possible
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