1. April 3 2010 April 3 2011

2. Age Childhood Adolescence Young Adulthood Classroom Focus General Layout

3. How we behave is often a function of our age. Consciously or Subconsciously “Do you think, behave, and view the world in the same way you did when you were younger?” Age

4. Childhood Poverty Poverty is defined as… Poverty is hard to define. But, anyone can see that poor children are more unhealthy. Ethnic Awareness & Prejudice Ethnic Awareness is being simply being aware of differences. Children learn this early on – it’s natural! While Prejudice can have negative intentions. “18% of children in the U.S. live in poverty” Being unhealthy can make many tasks difficult, especially learning. Poverty Threshold – Statistical measure. $22,050 for a family of 4. Poverty Guideline – Not a statistical measure. Used for administrative purposes.

5. Childhood Child Abuse Can be physical or psychological Neglect is also a form of abuse Whatever the form of abuse, educators all have the responsibility to report it if observed. It can save a life

6. Break Time Sit down (well, maybe you already are). Relax. And watch this video.

7. Adolescence Adolescence is the “hanging” period between childhood and adulthood. Usually ages 13 through 18. Often a time of confusion. A time of discovering who we are.

8. Break Time Sit back down (well, maybe you already did). Keep relaxing. And watch this video.

9. Adolescence The Negatives of Adolescence… Adolescent Suicide Suicide is the third leading cause of death among our youth Gays and Lesbians, due to social hardships, are at a greater risk of suicide Youth Violence It is often avoidable since the individuals who commit the acts of violence almost always display signs of intent It is important to take everything seriously, even if it seems like a joke

10. Young Adulthood Young adulthood is the ages from 18 through 24. Research It’s a stressful period of life – too many important decisions! - Marriage - College - Etc Youth know many things about computers. But they often lack proper research techniques. “I’ll just do a quick Google search and pick the first thing that comes up” As educators, ensure students are taught and reinforced about working with credible sources, both online and from the library. Uh, yeah, it’s important!

11. Break Time You guessed it. Keep on relaxing. And watch this video.

12. Pop Quiz Don’t sweat it! These should be easy. And if you need help, just go back a few slides, nobody’s looking (we think) We are rather privileged to live in the United States. But, it may surprise some that roughly _____% of the children in this country live in poverty. Physical abuse is an obvious form of abuse. But _______, such as not giving a child proper attention and love, it also a form of abuse. True/False: Sickness and disease are the third leading causes of death among our youth. True/False: Teens who commit acts of violence (school shootings, hurting others, etc) usually speak about it beforehand and display signs of intent. 1 2 3 4 Flip the screen around to read the answers (actually, please don’t) 1. 18% 2. Neglect 3. False 4. True

13. Our Advice: Classroom Focus Expose your classroom to different age groups. - Bring them to nursing homes - Have them help out those who are younger than they are An an educator, you are the first line of defense against: - Detecting abuse - Preventing bullying - Seeing depression/withdrawal - Detecting High Risk Behavior Know the age group that you are teaching. - It affects their behavior and outlook more than you may think.

14. Want More? Check out these great resources… Just for you. Dangerous Adolescents, Model Adolescents: Shaping the Role and Promise of Education by Roger J. R. Levesque: This book is designed to help teachers, parents, and communities understand their students’ needs in today’s environment by explaining the history of adolescents in American society and their role in education. The author also examines how society can support adolescents to help create the best outcomes for the general population. This is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn and understand the role of adolescents in our society and educational reform. 1. http://youtu.be/auGgvz6h0DA 2. This short video explains a few common signs found in adolescents who may be suicidal. Since students are the ones that created this video, it allows educators to realize that this subject is important to students as well. I do warn you that some people may be disturbed by watching this film, but know that this is for educational purposes only. http://www.childwelfare.gov/ 3. The U.S. Department of Human Health and Services created this website to provide more information about child abuse, foster care, adoption, etc. This is a great website for educators that want to understand these issues because it provides information about the topics, but also provides resources to prevent any harm to children.

15. Even More? Here’s a few more… http://www.generationz.com.au/consulting.html 4. McRindle Research agency created this website for society to better understand Generation Z. This informative website is a great tool for anyone who will interact with this generation whether it be through employment or education. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=7306 5. This podcast by the CDC explains electronic aggression and its growing role in our society through cyber bullying, etc. It defines different forms of harassment that may be more common among our new generation that have technologically driven lives. Educators should hear this podcast so they can learn more about this form of harassment and how to prevent it.

16. “One day a teenage boy was walking along the beach when he noticed a man picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the man, he asked, “What are you doing?” The older man replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.” “Sir,” the boy said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You aren’t making a difference!” After listening politely, the man bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the boy, he said, “I made a difference for that one.” “You may not change the world. But you don’t have to. If you can make a difference for just one person, one student, then it will be time well spent.” Before You Go…