Decisions About Sexual Health
Sexual health
grades 6-8
This course provides participants with information about a variety of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), how they are acquired, treated, and prevented.
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Topics
Covered
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Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, & Syphilis (Bacterial STIs)
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Genital Herpes, HPV/Genital Warts, & HIV (Viral STIs)
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STI Statistics, Symptoms, Avoidance and Treatment
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STI Transmission
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STI Risk factors
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STI Protective factors
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Behaviors that lower risk for STIs
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Healthy relationships
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Open communication
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Setting limits/boundaries
Objectives
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Students will be able to explain common ways for STIs to be spread
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Students will identify common symptoms of STIs and explain that some STIs may be asymptomatic
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Students will identify which STIs are curable and which can only be treated
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Students will list effective ways to reduce their STI risk
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Students will list and explain effective STI prevention methods
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Students will identify common myths and misconceptions about STIs
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Students will describe the relationship between using alcohol and other drugs and sexual risk behavior
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Students will demonstrate refusal skills
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Students will demonstrate decision-making steps
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Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid and reliable health information
Standardsmet
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Program Materials
Estimated Teachable Minutes
DECISIONS ABOUT SEXUAL HEATLH - 70 Minutes
Accessing Information - 30m
Active & Passive Decision Making - 50m
Courageous Bystander - 45m
Goal Setting - 60m
HIV Myth or Fact Game - 40m
Interpersonal Communication to Reduce Sexual Risk - 60m
Interviews about Dating - 15m
Preventing STIs Poster Project - 60m
Role-Playing about STIs - 60m
Setting Boundaries - 45m
Sexually Transmitted Infections - 100m
STI Transmission Activity - Glitter Galore - 15m
STI Transmission Activity - with Hershey’s Kisses - 30m
STI Transmission Activity - STI Dice Game - 30m
Talking Back to Pressure - 60m
What’s Most Important? - 45m
Video Assessment Worksheet - 15m