I would use pictures of mammals first and try to make things funny.  It
would be important to use humor to disperse any nervousness.  I have a 12
y/o studying about the body in middle school.  I should see about asking
his teacher the same thing...

Melissa Senf, IBCLC, RNC, LLLL (retired)


On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Sally Greene
<[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> You could start by looking at New York State's K-12 Breastfeeding
> Education. Does anyone in New York know if this is being used?
> http://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/breastfeeding/main.htm
>
> Sally W. Greene, MS, IBCLC, RLC
>
> Date:    Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:29:16 -0700
> > From:    the juliest person you know <[log in to unmask]>
> > Subject: lactation class for 7th graders
> >
> > I have a wonderful opportunity to teach 12 and 13 year olds about
> breasts,
> > breastfeeding, and human milk.  Last night was Back to School night at my
> > daughter's middle school.  The 7th graders are studying life science,
> > including human anatomy.  After the science teacher's presentation, I
> spoke
> > with her about the possibility of my teaching her students about
> > breastfeeding, and she thought it was a great idea.  So, now I need to
> put
> > together a cool and informative presentation on breasts and making milk.
> > My questions to you are: In your opinion, what do tweens need to know
> about
> > breasts and human milk? and What are some great resources for presenting
> > this information to them?  The presentation will be towards the end of
> the
> > school year.
> >
> > Julie Tardos
> >  [log in to unmask]
> >
> > ~~~
> > Moya: I'm not answering any of your questions!
> > Ilan: Why?
> >
> >
>
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