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Set the record straight with a series of health-related lessons that discuss human sexuality. Over the course of 11 group and individual activities, learners discover biological, emotional, and social facts about sexuality.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include in a health class during a unit on human sexuality
- Consider assigning some of the reading as independent practice to provide prior knowledge and avoid unnecessary awkwardness during class discussions
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure that class members can have an open and mature discussion on a sensitive topic
- Broaches topics of rape and incest
- Prompts learners to use proper anatomical terms instead of common slang language
- The last two lessons address myths surrounding the homosexual community, but do not offer any advice or guidance for homosexual students in the class
- Make sure to obtain any necessary permission from parents before beginning the lesson
- Part of a longer unit that focuses on the emotional well-being of developing teenagers; the next lesson focuses on sexual health
Pros
- Differentiates between intimacy, sensuality, and sexual health and reproduction
- Debunks common myths about sexuality, pregnancy, and sexual health