teen2teen
March of Dimes
Youth Health Education Series
Key Club International
Peer Health Education
Teen2Teen is the March of Dimes health education
series for students – and you can be a peer
educator with the Teen2Teen Materials! This PPT
shows all that Teen2Teen has to offer.
To find out more, visit our Web site to watch the
videos online and review the curriculum at
www.marchofdimes.com/youth
teen2teen materials
Available in DVD or VHS, video segments can be used
by students, teachers, youth leaders, health care
providers, religious leaders, student activities
directors and community directors to educate teens
about health messages that matter to teens.
Presenter’s Guide and videos available on Team Youth
web site, www.marchofdimes.com/youth
Booklets, summarizing key messages, available through
March of Dimes Fulfillment Center: 1-800-367-6630
teen2teen segments
YOU MATTER: The value of youth volunteers to the
March of Dimes
TRUTH and CONSEQUENCES: The effects of
smoking, drinking, and drugs on teens now and
on babies in the future
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Why good nutrition,
exercise, stress management and other healthy
behaviors are important to teens
teen2teen content
You Matter (8:42 minutes)
What is the March of Dimes
The Power of Youth Involvement
Truth and Consequences (10:19 minutes)
Alcohol
Smoking
Drugs
Healthy Lifestyles (7:52 minutes)
Eat Right
Exercise
Think Ahead
Self Esteem, Peer Pressure, & Stress Management
(curriculum only)
Customized for Each Segment:
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Learning Objectives
Key Messages
Sources of Data
References for Teens
References for Parents and Professionals
Excerpts from Videos (talking points)
Activities
Pre-Test/Post-Test for each topic, followed by answers
Handouts (summary of key messages and references to
copy and distribute)
Resources for Presenters
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Overview
Template Letter to Parents
Preparing to Present a Session
Presenter’s Checklist
Participant’s Evaluation Form
Ice Breakers
YOU MATTER
Learning Objectives:
Understand the mission of the March of Dimes
and what it means to youth.
Identify the important role youth have played in
promoting the mission since the 1950’s.
List opportunities for youth as March of Dimes
volunteers.
TRUTH and CONSEQUENCES
Learning Objectives:
Understand problems associated with drinking
alcohol, smoking, and doing drugs: legal
consequences as well as effects on brain
development, behavior, and overall health.
State how smoking, drinking, and drugs can
have negative effects on the health of
developing babies.
List resources for additional information on the
topic.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Learning Objectives:
Understand the components of a healthy
lifestyle: good nutrition, regular exercise,
adequate sleep, stress management, positive
peer relationships, and making good
decisions for your mind and body.
State why a healthy lifestyle – of both men and
women – is necessary for a healthy
pregnancy even before deciding to have a
family.
List resources for additional information on the
topic.
When students participate in service learning
leadership through teen2teen, they will:
• Develop valuable leadership skills through
volunteering & event planning (Segment 1)
• Network with Community and Corporate
Leaders (Segment 1, and possibly 2-3)
• Serve as Role Models for fellow students
(Segments 1-3)
• Participate in volunteer activities that benefit
the community (Segments 1-3)
Where to use it?
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Health education classes
Club meetings
Partnership with Builder’s Club
Partnership with other Key Clubs
Where else to find it?
• MySpace:
www.myspace.com/marchofdimesyouth
• Facebook: “March of Dimes Team Youth” group
at www.facebook.com
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/marchofdimes
For more information:
Visit: www.marchofdimes.com/youth
Email March of Dimes National Youth Program Staff:
TeamYouth@marchofdimes.com