Discovering the Whole You

DISCOVERING THE WHOLE YOU presents a Family Life Unit in Human Reproduction as related to science units on human reproduction. It is created for use with middle-grade, pre-teen children. The facts of human reproduction are placed in context of animal reproduction from protozoa to mammals. Human reproduction is taught as part of a total person growth process. An important aspect of this approach is the emphasis on the emotional, mental, moral & social growth of the child entering puberty. The physical growth of the child is kept in the context of the development of all areas of personality growth. Rites of passage for those entering puberty are also presented as part of total personal growth. This total person development is based on the psychology of William Glasser, M.D. It is, therefore, an approach to positive emotional growth. The activities aim to strengthen the child's sense of self-worth, self-respect, self-responsibility. The projects & discussions are multi-cultural & intergenerational, especially in exploring rites of passage in various cultures. Parent involvement is an important aspect of this approach. There is an accompanying teacher/leader guide.Thiry, Joan is the author of 'Discovering the Whole You', published 1991 under ISBN 9780935046052 and ISBN 0935046054.