nbjhhealth - 8th Sexuality Education

Sexuality Education for 8th

10-8thSEXUAL HEALTH Education at NBJH-22

The 8th grade sexuality unit will focus mainly on making healthy choices when it comes to relationships and your sexual health. You will learn about many different sexually transmitted diseases/infections, and you will learn how to AVOID THEM ALL TOGETHER or reduce your risk of ever getting one! Here is article will give you a basic overview of sexually transmitted infections, as well as links for more information. You can also always do a search in teenshealth.org to find out more about any other sexuality-related info. Remember, I always recommend doing searches for information about sex (or any other health related topic for that matter) within reputable, educational, teen-friendly websites like the ones that I have linked from your eBook. We study sex ed in all of the middle school grades because human sexual development is a normal, natural and healthy part of human development. It makes perfect sense that should be a part of every health education curriculum.
Essential Questions1. What are risk factors for sexually transmitted infections (diseases), and how can avoid getting an STI?2. How can STIs affect an individual’s fertility or a mother’s unborn child.3. How is HIV transmitted, and how does an HIV/AIDS diagnosis affect an individual?4. What are the physical, social and emotional benefits of sexual abstinence?5. Why are self-exams important for the prevention of cancer and other diseases?6. What are some characteristics of healthy relationships?7. In what ways can I establish and communicate personal boundaries?

Content to Learn & Practice

Review the Notes

-The slide show to the left has the important information for this unit, and will guide our class discussion / explorations / activities. Read and study throughout unit!

Essential Vocabulary: Practice Using Quizlet Here!

sexually transmitted infections (STIs)risky behaviorsabstinence consent (legal definition)pornographyage of consent (hint it's 17 in IL)bacterial infectionsviral infectionssexual partnersHIV/ AIDScondomsvirginitymonogamysexual violence continuum (including sexual harassment, assault, rape, etc.)advocacypower and control wheelcycle of violence

Be a LEGAL EAGLE by knowing the laws related to sex and sexuality. DISCLAIMER... THIS WEBSITE IS NOT UP-TO-DATE AS OF SEPT. 2022. WE'LL KEEP CHECKING BACK TO SEE IF IT IS UPDATED. AT THE VERY LEAST, IT CAN TELL US WHAT TYPES OF LAWS EXIST. IT'S NICE TO KNOW YOU HAVE RIGHTS... AND IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITES.

Help-a-Friend-In-an-Abusive-Relationship-1.pdf

Building Schema / Better Understanding

Teens Health

TEENSHEALTH.ORG -- A GREAT SITE FOR ANYTHING HEALTH RELATED! (click button above)
- THIS IS A MEDICALLY ACCURATE SITE!
- IT'S VERY AGE APPROPRIATE!
- ARTICLES RELATE TO PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH!
- THERE ARE HEALTH- RELATED GAMES TO EXPLORE!
- IT EVEN READS TO YOU TOO!
- IF YOU WANT TO SEEK OUT INFORMATION ABOUT SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT OR SEXUALITY, I URGE YOU TO START HERE.
- CHECK IT OUT!

READ: Article about Sexual Harassment in Middle Schools- it's more common than you think!
WATCH: Excellent BrainPops that you may watch every school day from school or home until 5:30 PM:

-The Reproductive System-Puberty-Period-Hormones-Babies-Fetal Development-Acne-Heredity-Genetics-Gender Determination-Motherhood-Infancy-Twins-Check out the whole batch of Genetics, Growth and Development Clips!

CHECK OUT: Science Lovers! Check this out! It's amazing!

The Physiology of Pregnancy by the Khan Academy!

Going Beyond

READ: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome article from the Mayo Clinic.
READ: Article about Teen Pregnancy in the U.S.- What is the latest from the CDC?
WATCH: National Geographic Pregnancy 101. Yep, just the basics... but by 7th grade, it's probably a good idea to know the basics.
WATCH: Puberty Wellcast on Puberty. It's informative, and it's really quite funny!
WATCH: Why are Teens so Moody? Get a little taste of brain science with this video!
READ: Check out this article about 'Sexting'. Learn from other tween's mistakes so you don't get caught up in a terrible scandal!
READ: A Teenagers Nutritional Needs article
READ: Teens and Sleep article

Unit Content / Concepts

I can describe the effects of sexually transmitted infections.
I can describe the modes of transmission of various sexually transmitted infections.
I can can list the most effective ways to prevent against sexually transmitted infections.
I can explain the physical, social and emotional benefits of abstinence.
I can describe and give examples of how media influences choices and behavior.
I can describe some qualities of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
I can practice using refusal language and skills for keeping myself safe and healthy.
I can discuss sexual media messages with my parent or guardian.
I can list at least 2 laws related to sexual behavior (see this web site for a simple list and description of Illinois laws: http://sexetc.org/states/illinois/ )
I can establish practices for avoiding dangerous situations.

Learning Targets

I can describe the effects of sexually transmitted infections.
I can describe the modes of transmission of various sexually transmitted infections.
I can can list the most effective ways to prevent against sexually transmitted infections.
I can explain the physical, social and emotional benefits of abstinence.
I can describe and give examples of how media influences choices and behavior.
I can describe some qualities of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
I can practice using refusal language and skills for keeping myself safe and healthy.
I can discuss sexual media messages with my parent or guardian.
I can list at least 2 laws related to sexual behavior (see this web site for a simple list and description of Illinois laws: http://sexetc.org/states/illinois/ )
I can establish practices for avoiding dangerous situations.