Answer many of the questions pre-adolescents have about growing up. In a sensitive, age-appropriate way, these four fact-filled programs give students the information they need to understand the physical, emotional and social changes they will soon face during puberty.LOOKING AHEAD: About Girls - Explains the emotional, physical, and social changes that puberty brings. A separate age-appropriate section on the female reproductive and menstruation can be shown at the teacher's discretion. 12 minutes
LOOKING AHEAD: About Boys - Explains the emotional, physical, and social changes that puberty brings. A separate age-appropriate section on the male reproductive system and nocturnal emissions can be shown at the teacher's discretion. 10 minutes
HAVING A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE - Alerts youngsters to the dangers of comparing their own bodies to those of the models and sports figures they see in the media, saying that much of what they see is not "real". Explains the concept of body "type" and the importance of eating a healthy diet and exercising to feel good about their bodies. 11 minutes
GOOD HYGIENE - Shows kids that good hygiene is in their control. Program discusses how to keep skin, hair, and teeth in tip-top shape. Illustrates the importance of diet, exercise and sleep in maintaining good hygiene. 12 minutes
***Includes Teacher's Guides