Background:
Molly, a young woman observed in the virtual experience, is an example
of a pregnant teenager who would benefit from external sources of
support during her pregnancy. There are many teenagers in her
situation.
Instructions:
In 2 pages (approximately 500 words), students should identify and
discuss:

1. The teen pregnancy rates in their community/region; students should compare and contrast with rates in 2 other parts of the country. Students should be encouraged to look for areas that have different types of populations (e.g., urban, rural, suburban, diverse populations, etc.).

2. Most teens are highly connected online. Students should identify 2
reputable online resources that could be recommended for
pregnant teenagers like Molly. Students can consider apps, online
support groups, blogs, social media sites, and/or informational
websites, and describe how to access the 2 selected resources and
the mission/services provided by the resources. Students should
critique aspects of the resources such as the ease of accessibility
and accuracy of information provided, nature of the interactivity,
credentials/reputation of the organization that manages the
site/resources, literacy level required, visual appeal, creativity,
use of graphics, etc. What confidentiality or ethical concerns
are/may be associated with the use of these 2 resources?