Slide 1 Slide 2 Lesson 3 How has public awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco helped? Promoting a Smoke-Free Environment As more and more people become aware of…

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Slide 1 Pregnancy Slide 2 What are some signs that a woman might be pregnant? Slide 3 Early Signs of Pregnancy 1.A Missed Menstrual Period 2. Fullness or Ache in Abdomen…

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TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, & OTHER DRUGS Why Do Teens Smoke? ________________ Makes them feel older or more sophisticated _______________ Think the bad effects of smoking take…

Fertilization to Birth Fertilization to Birth Learning outcomes Define fertilization Know the three stages of pregnancy Explain what happens in each stage Know what stem…

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DO NOW: Do you think pregnant women should risk the health of a child for the pleasure of drinking an occasional beer? A glass of wine? A cigarette? An Advil? For the most…

FAS F.A.S. FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME Child Development I Definition of FAS: A birth defect that affects growth, the brain, and face. It is characterized by behavior problems,…