Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.4A Grade 12 CPI 6

 

Standard: 2.4 - Human Relationships & Sexuality

 

Strand: A - Relationship

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator:  6 - The student will discuss the importance of physical and emotional intimacy in a healthy relationship.

 

Grade: 12

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        CHOICES AND REASONS - This lesson is a carousel brainstorming activity that encourages students to examine how males and females view sexual intercourse. On sheets of newsprint write “Why Females Have Intercourse,” “Why Males Have Intercourse,” “Why Females Don’t Have Intercourse,” and “Why Males Don’t Have Intercourse.” Post the sheets in the four corners of the room, and divide the class into four groups. Each group reports to a corner and brainstorms as many items as they can for the heading. On signal, the groups move to the next corner and do the same. Students should not repeat a response already on the chart paper. After each group has addressed all four questions, reconvene the large group and share results. Compare the responses noted on the male and female charts. Discuss how the responses are the same and how they are different. Have students explain what contributes to the similarities and differences. Students complete the activity by completing a journal entry entitled “Factors to be Considered Before Choosing to Engage in Sexual Intercourse.”

 

      Variation: Use carousel brainstorming to examine a number of issues such as the use of contraception by males and females, responsibility for contraception, or reasons to be or become abstinent.

Variation: Ask students: “How does a relationship change when sexual intercourse enters the picture? Can a sexually intimate couple decide to abstain in order to examine other aspects of their relationship without sex getting in the way? Are there various levels of intimacy? If so, how do you know the right level for you in a relationship?” Divide students into small groups to discuss these issues. Create some mixed groups and some same gender groups. One representative from each group presents the ideas to the class. Students compare the groups’ responses and discuss.