Sex & Relationships Lesson Plans
When it comes to relationships and the choice about whether or not to have sex, teens face many different questions. Whether it's a question related to sexting, communication with a partner, or how to talk with their parents, teens need guidance around this important topic. The lesson plans below provide a great supplement to any classroom.
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Like Mother, Like Son?Communication about sexuality can sometimes be difficult for teens and their parents. This interactive lesson is a way to get those conversations going by asking students to reflect on what messages they received from their parents, peers, religion, culture and media and concludes with students interviewing a parent. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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Is Sexting Okay?Sexting is a topic that shouldn't be ignored. While some students may not have considered the speed of digital communication or the unexpected outcomes of sending messages through digital means it is an action that cannot be reversed. This lesson helps students consider their values and provides strategies to aid them in clarifying the implications of sending sexual content via technology by having students represent different audiences including parents of the sender and receiver, teacher or principal, friend or crush, Facebook audience and others. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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What I BelieveThis values clarification lesson helps students look at sensitive issues in a very concrete way. Students will enjoy not only hearing a variety of different values on issues such as timing of sex, abortion, birth control, and LGB orientations, but will be able to identify their own values and recognize issues that they would want to discuss in a relationship. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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What's Your Game Plan?Teens experience many emotions and face many decisions when in a relationship. They might not have considered how they will handle these emotions and decisions when faced with them. This lesson helps students to consider their "game plan" for navigating emotional and physical intimacy with a partner. The board game structure brings to life the many aspects of sexual decision making in a way that is fun for learners. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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Choosing Abstinence After You've Already Had SexTeens may feel after they have sex that they can no longer abstain. This lesson underscores the reality that teens may choose to have sex but later change their minds. The lesson gives permission for teens to rethink their decisions to be sexually active without judgment or shame. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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The Virginity QuestionTerms like virginity, sexually active and abstinence are used frequently, but does everyone share the same definitions? This lesson explores labels and terms and how they fit, or do not fit, in real life. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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Breaking the IceDo you find it tough to start difficult conversations about sexuality? This lesson tackles the hard to cover topics--how to ask someone out, how to tell your partner you are not a virgin, how to tell your partner what you are ready (or not ready) for sexually, how to tell your parents you are pregnant or that your girlfriend is pregnant and how to tell your partner that you have an STD. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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Draw The LineYoung people often find it difficult to develop boundaries in a relationship and it can be difficult to help them develop the communication skills needed for this to occur. This lesson will help students develop clear verbal communication and listening skills in order to develop boundaries and support healthy relationships. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
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Where Do You Stand on Premarital Sex?In this lesson students will examine their own values on whether or not they want to wait until marriage or a lifelong commitment to engage in sexual behaviors. Students will also examine why someone may choose differently than they would. Through group discussion, journaling and role-playing students come to form their own values around deciding when to engage in sexual behaviors and learn to respect the values of others. Learning Objectives At the completion of this lesson, students will be able to
HR.12.IC.2 Demonstrate effective ways to communicate personal boundaries as they relate to intimacy and sexual behavior. Time needed: 50 minutes Cost: $1.99 |
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Sex Ed Censored in the StatesOften, teens aren't given a voice in the conversation about what sexuality education should look like. This lesson focuses on students sharing their sex ed experiences, as well as encouraging them to explore which topics they would like to see covered in their ideal version of sexuality education. Students will also learn how to access accurate information on sexuality and sexual health outside of the classroom. Learning Objectives At the completion of this lesson, students will be able to
PS.8.ADV.1 Advocate for safe environments that encourage dignified and respectful treatment of everyone. ID.12.ADV.1 Advocate for school policies and programs that promote dignity and respect for all. Time needed: 50 minutesCost: $1.99 |
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A Fairy-Tale First TimeTeenagers get messages about sex from many different sources: parents, teachers, friends and, of course, media such as movies and television. While it can be easy for adults to separate a fairy tale from reality, the romanticized sexual behaviors seen on television or the over-the-top sex scenes in movies can be very appealing and confusing to young people. In this lesson, students will learn to analyze the images they see or messages they get from TV and movies and how they align with what students know about sexual behaviors in the real world. Through brainstorming, group discussion and a journaling activity, students will practice distinguishing fairy tale from reality and write their own narrative. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will:
HR.12.INF.1 Explain how media can influence one’s beliefs about what constitutes a healthy sexual relationship. HR.12.IC.2 Demonstrate effective ways to communicate personal boundaries as they relate to intimacy and sexual behavior. Time needed: 50 minutesCost: $1.99 |
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Navigating the Sexual Response CycleMany people are unaware of what happens in the body during sexual activity. In this lesson, students will learn about the four stages of the sexual response cycle from reading a peer-written article. They will discuss some misconceptions of sexual behavior as portrayed by media like TV and movies as well as how the sexual response cycle relates to consent and pleasure. Students will test their new knowledge during a group "myths and facts" activity. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson students will be able to:
National Sex Education Standards Addressed: AP.12.CC.1 Describe the human sexual response cycle, including the role of hormones and pleasure. CHR.12.INF.1 Analyze how media portrayals of healthy and unhealthy relationships impact societal norms about romantic and/or sexual relationships and pleasure. Cost: $1.99 |
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