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Curriculum Corner Vol. 14
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Welcome
to the last Curriculum Corner of 2009! We hope it's been an exciting
and fulfilling year for you and the youth with whom you work.
We're delighted to bring you some
feedback on our films from 8th grade students in Florida, and updates on our
REAL DEAL writing contest. We have also listed upcoming training events where
you can come by to say "hi"!
Finally, it's our pleasure to introduce you to an old friend of Scenarios USA, Answer at Rutgers University.
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Toothpaste in Florida
Our film Toothpaste was recently reviewed by a group of 8th grade students in Florida, as part of the state's Coordinated School Health Program: Human Sexuality Materials review.
The students loved the film. The film looks at two best friends who
consider taking their relationships to the next level.
The decisions they each make are as different as the outcomes.
Here are some things the students said:
"I
really liked it because teens like us can relate to the scenario. It
was perfect the way it was. 8th grade and up should watch it."
"I thought this video was great and it was very realistic."
"I LOVED IT!!"
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REAL DEAL Contest Update
Congratulations
to all our teachers and students in NYC, Cleveland and the Rio Grande
Valley, South TX, who submitted stories, plays and scripts to our What's the REAL DEAL about Masculinity? writing contest.
The submissions are now being scanned and sent to the Selection Committee. The winners will be announced on our website by March 1st, 2010.
The
winning writers will partner with Hollywood filmmakers to develop
their stories into short films, for production in 2010.
Check out our entire film collection here.
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Scenarios USA: On the Road in 2010
We will be presenting our What's the REAL DEAL about Masculinity? curriculum in various places around the country in February 2010:
2/1/10: Los Angeles Unified School District HIV Prevention workshop
2/12/10: "Turn My Swag On": Black and Latino Masculinity and its Effects on Educational Outcomes; Rutgers-Newark University
2/15/10: 22nd Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM, Kingston
Plantation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Find out more about how to use the Masculinity Curriculum here or for information about the events, email me.
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Spotlight on... Answer/ Sex, Etc.
We
are proud to introduce a much-appreciated partner to you. Answer's
mission is to provide and promote comprehensive sexuality education to
young people and the adults who teach them. They help 5,000 educators
and other youth-serving professionals each year create dynamic and
effective educational experiences for young people through their Sexuality Education Training Initiative.
Answer also uses the power of teen-to-teen communication to provide
millions of teens with the information they need to make responsible
decisions about sex through the Teen-to-Teen Sexuality Education Project. This project includes Sex, Etc., the national magazine and Web site written by teens for teens on sexual health. |
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 | 2010 Production Campaign:
Have you ever wanted to be a film producer?
Well, here's your opportunity!
We're
excited to offer any contributor from $25 and up a credit on
our upcoming films. To top it off, we have received a most generous
challenge grant from Melissa Thomas and David Koepp - every dollar
contributed will be doubled!
To donate or learn more Click HERE!
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Win Shwag Bag on Facebook!
Come
join the fun on Facebook! You could win a bag full of shwag by writing
just one sentence about what "masculinity" means to you. Check out the
contest here! |
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Happy Holidays to you and yours! We look forward to connecting with you again in 2010.
Warmest wishes, Ernestine Heldring
Education and Outreach Manager
Scenarios USA
866-414-1044
To read previous Curriculum Corner newsletters, please visit our website.
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