Educators’ Corner
Educating teens about sex and sexuality can be challenging, but the benefit to your students is well worth the challenge. SafeTeens.org is dedicated to compiling the tools you need to inform and educate your students so that they can make smart choices.
SafeTeens Lessons
Health class comes alive with SafeTeens Lessons! Designed to combat risky sexual health behaviors and the attitudes and beliefs that sustain them, these fun lesson plans and activities will get your students moving—and thinking.
Musical STIs: The game that proves the only thing catchier than a played-out tune is an STI.
The Continuum of Risk: Everyone knows unprotected sex is risky, but a dirty joke?! Where’s the risk in that?
Teen Wallet Cards
With the SafeTeens Wallet Card, teens are never without the information they need. Available for free through Maternal and Family Health Services, these wallet cards compile the best web and phone resources on STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and birth control. Professionals who work with teens can order multiple packs of 50 by emailing marketing@mfhs.org. Cards available in English and Spanish.
Q by SafeTeens: Sign up here!
Q by SafeTeens is Pennsylvania’s newest all-digital publication for advocates and educators. This four-times-a-year publication has got everything you need to help create a generation of healthy, empathetic and safe teens.
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The MFHS Virtual Visit
Now available on CD, this virtual family planning visit walk-through is designed to alleviate teenage fears about reproductive health exams. For $19.99, you get the virtual visit video and a variety of safe sex resources to empower every teen to take care of her or his reproductive health.
Click here to download an order form or call 800-367-6347 to order a copy now.
The Teen Game Plan
Guide For Adults
TGP Guide for Adults: For parents, teachers, coaches, school nurses. Designed by the PA Department of Health to be used with the Teen Game Plan, this informative guide provides adults with the communication skills necessary to talk about life planning and encourage healthy decisions.
Additional Resources
Planned Parenthood Tools for Educators: Resources for implementing and evaluating sex ed.
Get Yourself Tested Toolkit: Bring MTV’s GYT campaign to your school with these materials.