Childbirth Teacher Resources

Childbirth has never been easy and is not without risk, even in the 21st century. Young historians gain insight into the travails of 18th-century childbirth as they read letters between Abigail Adams and her husband about their loss of a...

Watch a virtual baby be born! This fascinating animation shows the way a baby is birthed. Only the uterus, mother's spinal cord, and baby are animated in this tasteful clip. Show your junior high or high school class this clip if a live...

In this health activity, students find the vocabulary terms used to describe the details of childbirth and the answers are found through clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

Students list the sequential events in the childbirth process. They determine that birth is a common experience, occurring thousands of times each day, yet each birth is unique and challenging to the people involved. They discover that...

Participants describe the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Working in pairs, they sequentially order a set of ten cards listing the steps of pregnancy and childbirth. After the cards are arranged correctly, each phase is discussed in...

Young scholars determine the costs associated with teenage pregnancy and childbirth through the child's first year. They consider prenatal and postnatal care for mother and child, clothing, food, equipment, childcare, etc. They present...

Students explore what ways the choices you make today determine your future health and well being. They can earn up to a maximum 65 points in the layer C-Layer. Students complete one of the activities in Layer B to earn a maximum of 15...

What does race have to do with COVID vaccine hesitancy? That is the question young scholars pursue in a video lesson that looks at the impacts of such things as the Tuskegee Experiment, the unauthorized use of Henrietta Lacks's cancer...

High schoolers study the history in obstetrics and pediatrics.  In this investigative lesson students research and present information about winners of the Nobel Prize. 

Every health teacher should use this lesson, which prompts learners to research all the available resources and support organizations for any kind of health care in their area. Help your class learn what resources are in their own...

We all need a little feedback, both positive and negative! Take on one of the trickier Biology 1 concepts using a thoughtfully worded video from a fantastic biology playlist. The narrator explains both types of feedback with plenty of...

Nanoparticles have toxic effects on plant and animal life—even though you can't see them. The second lesson of a two-part series has young scientists conduct an experiment that exposes plant and animals to nanoparticle pollutants. They...

Ready for an educational movie day? Use a resource based on the movie Whale Rider to learn more about the Maori culture. Class members answer a variety of questions and listen to music from the soundtrack to further analyze and...

Students examine how different groups gave health services to pregnant immigrant women. They analyze the class and ethnic tensions during this time period. They work together in groups to read articles and answer questions.

Ten different goddesses are the focus of this quiz. Half of the time the goddess is given and you pick the correct description, and the other half of the time, the description is provided. Study Roman mythology and test your learners...

From Aphrodite to Zeus, here you'll find a PowerPoint presentation identifying basic information about 15 Greek gods and goddesses.

Students examine ceremonies in cultures around the world that celebrate young peoples' entry into adulthood.

Students make estimates on how many people they believe live on Earth. While watching a video, they take notes on the issues facing Kenya, Japan and India. In groups, they calculate how long it takes for a country to double in size. To...

Students study the stages of prenatal development using a booklet, replicas of the fetus at different developmental stages, and a flip chart. They explain the human reproductive process, infertility, pregnancy, and steps that lead to a...

Fifth graders investigate a famous structure.  In this Wonders of the World lesson, 5th graders examine the architecture of a famous structure of the world.  Students answer questions about their structure. Students gather research,...

In this hospitals worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...

Here is a multiple choice assessment in which students respond to 15 questions relating to social justice, equity, and diversity issues in the United States.

In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about The Education of Henry Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about The Importance of Being Earnest. Students may submit their answers to be scored.