male adolescent issues

The Lost Children of Rockdale County

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/georgia

This site from Frontline focuses on a syphilis outbreak that occurred in Rockdale County, Georgia. This county, in an affluent suburb of Atlanta, was stunned by the outbreak. Revelations followed that teenagers were engaging in group sex, drinking, drugs, and violence. The site takes a systemic look at the causes of the outbreak and interviews teens, parents, and community officials. Video excerpts from the documentary can be easily accessed and make for an interesting study in teen sexuality today.

Making Babies

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/fertility/

PBS Frontline is the host of this site that explores the issues surrounding reproductive technology. The site gives the latest research, along with interviews with scientists and those using the technologies. Pictures and video clips of actual procedures can be easily accessed on the site. A pop quiz on the topic can serve as an excellent discussion starter. The issue of cloning is discussed in detail.

National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry

https://www.nfcym.org/

The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry is an organization committed to preaching the Gospel to youth and providing services and training to those who work with youth. This site lists the projects and publications sponsored by the organization. The button entitled "Youth Today" is particularly helpful in learning about early and late adolescents. Developmental needs and issues are grounded in research and presented in an easy-to-read format. There is also a links category that gives valuable information as well.

Belief Net

https://www.beliefnet.com/

This is a huge site! Multifaith and independent in nature, Belief Net has a mission to "help people meet their own religious, spiritual, and moral needs by providing information, inspiration, community, stimulation, and products." The site is easy to navigate and is divided into the categories of religion, spirituality, morality, inspiration, culture, news, teens, milestones, and family. Articles, Web site addresses, and multimedia opportunities abound on this very informative site that is suitable for both teachers and students!

In the Mix

http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/

This interactive site corresponds with the PBS television show, "In the Mix" and gives sound background and research on relevant topics such as alcohol, self-esteem, careers, depression, smoking, body image, sports, violence, teen immigrants, and gun control. The shows can be found in the drop-down menu. Excellent site for classroom use!

Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

http://www.cpyu.org

The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, a national and global network of those interested in research on adolescence and the youth culture, sponsors this excellent Web site. Social issues, trends, and needs of young people are dynamic--demanding constant research and review, and so this site attempts to follow, analyze, and share the essence of their culture with the users and subscribers to the site. Excellent resource articles and book reviews are provided on the home page. A subscription to the site gives one an incredible amount of information and analysis on youth culture.

Chicken Soup for the Soul

https://www.chickensoup.com/

This Web site from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series includes an archive of featured stories that can work well in the classroom. The site also provides information on how to submit stories for inclusion in future projects.

Writing the Journey

https://www.writingthejourney.com/index.htm

Journaling is a great way to bring the mind, heart, and hands together. This Web site features some great resources and an online workshop that could be used by students who are journaling in classes. Teachers can also easily adapt ideas from this site for their journaling assignments.

Inside the Teenage Brain

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/

Why do teenagers behave the way they do? This Web site from the PBS show Frontline, explores the latest research that is finding new explanations for adolescent behavior and explores how the new discoveries can change the way we parent, teach, or perhaps even understand, our teenagers. Features include articles, links, and an interactive model of the brain that shows the different parts and their functions.