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This might be a useful video to show in a health class. Shows the transformation of a model's photo and body using photoshop. The media alters reality for marketing.

"It's just gym, huh? Well think again. It's the only subject I know of that directly reduces a kid's long-term risk of heart failure, diabetes, depression, anxiety, several cancers, and obesity - and at the same time enhances fitness, cognitive function, self-esteem, teamwork, and overall good health. Like it or not, the truth is, if we keep cutting PE out of our schools and physical activity out of our lives, America's next generation will be dying at younger ages; losing its competitive edge; finding itself displaced on the world's stage; and bearing the physical, emotional, and financial burden of obesity and chronic disease for years to come."

"Girls, Boys, and Media: A Gender and Digital Life Toolkit for Educators Messages about gender roles come from all directions, but some of the most influential messages come from the media. For today's kids, that means not just the TV shows, movies, and ads they see, but all of the messages and images they create and receive from their friends. Use this toolkit to help students reflect on gender stereotypes: where they come from, how we learn them, and how they can shape the media that we consume and create."

Very good video on how the messages girls get about beauty from the media.

Video demonstrations are designed to assist teachers who would like to show condom and dental dam demonstrations to their students.

sex education

Not only is Valentine's Day coming up, but it's also nearly spring (traditionally known as "mating season"). Love is the emotional side of a romantic relationship, and for many, sex is the physical side. In this week's blog post, we're bringing it back to sexual health basics.