1. Pregnancy

2. Outcomes SCO 2.9: recognize the signs of pregnancy and the importance of early prenatal care SCO 2.10: evaluate the different options related to unintended pregnancy and explore the challenges related to each of these options, including the challenges of teen parenting

3. Follow these links for some visually stunning simulations of the birthing process… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR-Qa_LD2m4&feature=related http://www.emedicinehealth.com/slideshow_stages_of_pregnancy_pictur es/article_em.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR-Qa_LD2m4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS1ti23SUSw http://www.medicinenet.com/pregnancy/focus.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yk5sH5hPCQ

6. Suggested sites… http://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy http://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy Baby Center.com http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/preg-gros/index-eng.phphttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/preg-gros/index-eng.php Health Canada http://www.pregnancy.com/http://www.pregnancy.com/ Pregnancy.com http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/landing-page.aspxhttp://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/landing-page.aspx What to Expect When You’re Expecting http://www.medicinenet.com/pregnancy/focus.htmhttp://www.medicinenet.com/pregnancy/focus.htm Medicine. net

7. Videos http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-fertilization_10354435.bc Fertilization http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-girl-or-boy_10313041.bc Boy or Girl? http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-how-food-reaches-your- baby_10354438.bc How Food reaches your baby http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-how-smoking-affects-your- baby_10354439.bc How Smoking affects your baby http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-fertilization_10354435.bc Fertilization http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-girl-or-boy_10313041.bc Boy or Girl? http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-how-food-reaches-your- baby_10354438.bc How Food reaches your baby http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-how-smoking-affects-your- baby_10354439.bc How Smoking affects your baby

8. Videos 1 st Trimester Weeks 1 - 9 http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-1-to-9_10302602.bc http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-10-to-14_10308108.bc Weeks 10 - 14

9. Videos 2 nd Trimester Weeks 15 - 20 http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-15-to-20_10308111.bc http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to-27_10312242.bc Weeks 21 - 27

10. Videos 3 rd Trimester Weeks 28 - 37 http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-28-to-37_3658874.bc Labour and Birth http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-labor-and-birth_3658872.bc

11. To Do: Ovulation and timing the pregnancy Signs and symptoms of pregnancy –the three stages (trimesters) of pregnancy inducing labour (initiating/starting the birthing event) the importance of pre-natal care (nutrition, exercise, substance abuse, lifestyle, etc. and their impact/effect on health of baby and mother.) (*Natal = birth!) the consequences of unintended pregnancy and teen pregnancy There is a lot of vocabulary to be familiar with when it comes to understanding pregnancy, so… a glossary of pregnancy terms (include pictures?) (a visual dictionary) should be included * You and your partner(s) should present your findings in a PowerPoint or or Brochure or INFOgraphic format! (samples of INFOgraphics will be provided in class!!) Research the topic of pregnancy and present your findings in a PWPT or brochure style or INFOgraphic format. You should include information on the following:

12. To Do: How much does it cost to raise a child? ($) http://www.moneysense.ca/2011/08/10/the-real-cost-of-raising-kids/ Read the article, summarize various categories discussed, and compare Canada to other countries. To Do: http://www.sexualityandu.ca/sexual-healthFind Find the section about teen pregnancy statistics in Canada using the following link and summarize your findings.

13. To Do: Check out the following links and provide a summary of what you learn about abortion in Canada. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Canada http://www.halifaxsexualhealth.ca/ http://www.halifaxsexualhealth.ca/index.php?q=conten t/abortion-counselling-and-referrals http://www.halifaxsexualhealth.ca/index.php?q=conten t/pregnancy-options

14. To Do: NOVA (PBS) - Life’s Greatest Miracle http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/life-greatest- miracle.html Write one full, well-written paragraph after viewing this video. ** We’ll view it in class!!

15. To Do: Email your PWPT to me: murrayk@hrsb.ca by Tuesday, May 28 th !! Thank You! (*Make sure your name(s) are on it!!)