Human Reproduction and Childbirth 2008
Distributed by Human Relations Media, 41 Kensico Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549; 800-431-2050
Produced by Peter Cochran
Directed by Peter Cochran
DVD, color, 21 min.
Jr. High - Sr. High
Health Sciences, Adolescence, Human Reproduction
Date Entered: 11/12/2008
Reviewed by Lori Widzinski, Health Sciences Library, University at Buffalo, State University of New YorkHuman Relations Video adds yet another fine program to its catalog with this overview of human reproduction and childbirth. Young adults are the target audience, and while this video will be at home in a high school library collection, college collections supporting introductory health programs, or curriculum collections for education programs will also benefit.
Human Reproduction and Childbirth introduces the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems. Using wonderful computer graphics, the film clearly explains the basic physiology of sex, leading up to fertilization, fetal development, and birth. The male and female narrators, both young and attractive, are very good at describing the details, yet never sounding boring, flat, or condescending. Producers Schloat and Cochran are pros at getting all the facts into their programs in a relatively short amount of time (in this case 21 minutes), and that is perfect for classroom viewing. The accompanying Teacher’s Resource Book (39 pages) contains activities and fact sheets for class projects together with a list of web sites and a bibliography for further research.
Recommended.