Human Reproduction and Childbirth
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Human Sexuality Education Bundle Human Sexuality Tool Kit Essential Health: A High School Print/Video Curriculum Curriculum in a Box: Human Sexuality and Responsibility
Running Time: 21 minutes
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| DVD | 8083 | $139.95 | |
| Stream 1 Year-1 user | 8083online | $139.95 | |
| Stream 1 year-5 users | 8083online 1-5 users | $419.85 |
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Using animated graphics, this program clearly and vividly illustrates the biological functions of the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems. It shows how millions of sperm race through the uterus and into the fallopian tube where fertilization occurs, and subsequently how the fertilized egg develops into an embryo. Program also describes the basics of menstruation. Animated graphics vividly detail the different stages or trimesters of embryonic and fetal development. The program also follows a young couple through the woman’s pregnancy, as both husband and wife describe the importance of good nutrition, sleep, low stress, and avoidance of alcohol and drugs. The process of birth is described as the young couple talks about their joy at the birth of their baby daughter.
Includes:
video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
Awards
Bronze Telly Award
Video Librarian: 3.5 Stars out 4
Recommended Human Relations Video adds yet another fine program to its catalog with this overview of human reproduction and childbirth. Young adults are the target audience, and while this video will be at home in a high school library collection, college collections supporting introductory health programs, or curriculum collections for education programs will also benefit.
Human Reproduction and Childbirth introduces the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems. Using wonderful computer graphics, the film clearly explains the basic physiology of sex, leading up to fertilization, fetal development, and birth. The male and female narrators, both young and attractive, are very good at describing the details, yet never sounding boring, flat, or condescending. Producers Schloat and Cochran are pros at getting all the facts into their programs in a relatively short amount of time (in this case 21 minutes), and that is perfect for classroom viewing. The accompanying Teacher’s Resource Book (39 pages) contains activities and fact sheets for class projects together with a list of web sites and a bibliography for further research.
- Lori Widzinski, Health Sciences Library, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
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