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

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, & Syphilis (Bacterial STIs)
Genital Herpes, HPV/Genital Warts, & HIV (Viral STIs)
STI Statistics, Symptoms, Avoidance and Treatment
STI Transmission
STI Risk factors
STI Protective factors
Behaviors that lower risk for STIs
Healthy relationships
Open communication
Setting limits/boundaries

Objectives

Students will be able to explain common ways for STIs to be spread
Students will identify common symptoms of STIs and explain that some STIs may be asymptomatic
Students will identify which STIs are curable and which can only be treated
Students will list effective ways to reduce their STI risk
Students will list and explain effective STI prevention methods
Students will identify common myths and misconceptions about STIs
Students will describe the relationship between using alcohol and other drugs and sexual risk behavior
Students will demonstrate refusal skills
Students will demonstrate decision-making steps
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