Family Life Sex Respect & AIDS/HIV Awareness 7th grade Germantown Municipal Schools Jason Manuel, Superintendent Read over each day’s slides and notes for instructional components, set-up, materials, and talking points.

Notice This curriculum will be taught on the dates determined by the Department of Academics. These dates will be determined annually. Only teachers who have attended Family Life Workshops or training conducted or sponsored by Germantown Municipal School’s Department of Academics may teach this curriculum. The activities provided for each grade level are not restricted. Lessons and activities may be adjusted to meet the needs of your students.

Day 1 Family Life Standard 7: The student will understand the stages of human growth and development. 7.1 - TSW describe and demonstrate understanding of the developmental characteristics of adolescence including physical and emotional changes. 7.2 - TSW exhibit respect for others. 7.3 - TSW identify abstinence from sexual activity as the responsible and preferred choice for adolescence.

Day 1 Read p. 5-7 Sex: What We Are, and What a Difference! (5-7 minutes). Main points: “Human sexuality is all of the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual traits that make a person male or female.” Maturity occurs in all parts of our human sexuality. Learning to express ourselves appropriately emotionally, mentally and socially will help us become whole healthy people.

Day 1 Complete p.8 “ What do you think?” in your journal (5 minutes). What Do you Think? P.8 (5-7 minutes to complete and then 5 for discussion) Emotional, Mental, and Social maturity requires self-control. Emotionally – thoughts, feelings Mentally – thinking before acting Socially – treating others with respect We are all sexual beings from our genetic make-up. Being ‘sexy’ is a choice. It involves how you feel, act, and respond to others.

Day 1 Silently read p.9 “What place does sexuality have in a mature healthy life?” ” (5 minutes) Main points: Balancing our needs and wants is a vital part of being a successful decision maker. Commitment should come before sexual intimacy.

Day 1 Now, take a moment to answer these questions in your journal (5 minutes): What is maturity? Is maturity the same as being grown (being an adult)? Why or why not? Can you be mature in some ways and immature in others? Why or why not?

Day 1 MATURITY: Webster’s definition: (1) having completed natural growth and development (2): having attained a final or desired state

Day 1 Silently read p. 10-13 “Interview” (15-20 minutes) Main points: Self-discipline Affect of sexual promiscuity on society Cultural/Peer pressures Progression of feelings Natural consequences that occur

Day 1 Complete p.14 “What do you think?” (Complete questions -5 minutes, Discussion -10 minutes) Discuss gender differences. Discuss how we can apply our knowledge of these differences now everyday and as an adult. Discuss what most teenagers think about gender and where their ideas originate.

Day 2 Family Life Standard 6: TSW understand the contributions of family relationships to healthy living. 6.1 – TSW identify the development of personal values and beliefs and how they will affect future decisions. 6.2 – TSW analyze changing roles and responsibilities (physically, socially, and emotionally). 6.3 – TSW evaluate the influence of attitudes, emotions, and behaviors on healthy relationships. You will need to make copies prior today’s lesson: P. 21 – Homework P. 22 – Survey P.25 – Character chart

Day 2 Complete the survey p. 22 “How mature and I?” (5-7 minutes) Discuss that everyone will have different levels. No one should have all 10’s because maturing is a lifelong process.

Day 2 Silently read p.17-18 “Who’s in Charge Here? Mind over Matter.” (5-10 minutes) Main points: We have more mental and psychological capabilities than animals. We have the power to choose. We have needs, but they are different than drives/desires. No one has ever died from sexual abstinence

Day 2 Complete p. 19 “What do you think?” questions. (5-7 minutes) Humans have choice. Animals have instinct. We look for someone that has similarities. Someone that is well-rounded, etc.

Day 2 Read p. 24 “Growing in character” (5-7 minutes) Main points: Character is who you are when no one is watching. Becoming a better person is a life long task. Not everyone matures at the same rate, and some become “stuck” in immaturity.

Day 2 Look up the definitions for the attributes on the character chart and write them in the first column Then describe 2-3 things you can do to acquire those attributes. Keep your chart in your journal so that you can add to it this week. P25 (20 -25 minutes).

Day 2 Complete the “What do you think?” questions on the page I have copied for you. Any portion you do not complete it before the end of class will need to be completed at home. We will discuss this page first tomorrow. P 21

Day 3 Please get out your “What do you think” sheet from yesterday. We will take a few moments to go over it. Feel-Think-Act is the best sequence. This allows us to fully think through the situation before acting. Acting on our feelings can cause us to make bad decisions. Give me some examples of bumper stickers that will promote healthy sexual maturity.

Day 3 Family Life Standard 8: TSW understand the importance of positive self- concept and interpersonal relationships for healthy living. 8.1 – TSW demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings. 8.2 – TSW demonstrate respect for individual and cultural differences that help develop healthy relationships 8.3 – TSW understand how mental, emotional, social, and physical health dimensions are interrelated and that problems in one dimension can influence another 8.4 – TSW demonstrate skills to cope with attitudes and behaviors appropriately as related to social health.

Day 3 Silently read p. 27-28 “Free Sex: Is it? Or isn’t it?” (10-15 minutes) Main points: Think before acting. Drives vs. Needs Importance of committment

Day 3 Complete p. 29 “What do you think” questions. (5-7 minutes) What Do You Think? P.29 (5 minute discussion) Brandon and Tyler talk about sexual freedom. This is freedom to be a teen without the complications of premarital sex (bad reputations, pregnancy, STD’s). Pressure to give in can be strong, but that pressure is felt from peers and our culture. Tyler was able to ask himself questions that show his emotional, mental, and social maturity

Day 3 Silently read “Sexual Freedom” p. 30-32 (10-15 minutes). Main points: Make the decision now to save sex until marriage. Practice self-control/will power Our need for love can be met by showing care and concern for others. Spend your teen years developing your gifts and talents. Silently read “Sexual Freedom” p. 30-32

Day 3 Let’s discuss “Something to think about” on p.32 (5-7 minutes) Main points: Needs vs Drives/Desires

Day 3 Enter qualities learned on your character growth chart. Students that did not complete their character chart can take this time to work on it. Students that did complete it should reflect on the attributes learned today.

Day 3 Complete the test on p. 34 Write your answers in complete sentences. We will discuss these in a few minutes. (Test completion 10 minutes, Discussion 5-10 minutes) Go over each question. Answer questions students may have based on information found in book. Do not stray from curriculum.

Day 4 Family Life Standard 7: The student will understand the stages of human growth and development. 7.1 - TSW describe and demonstrate understanding of the developmental characteristics of adolescence including physical and emotional changes. 7.2 - TSW exhibit respect for others. 7.3 - TSW identify abstinence from sexual activity as the responsible and preferred choice for adolescence. You will need to copy the word search p.35.

Day 4 Silently read p. 37-40 “Who’s Kidding Whom?”. We will pause periodically to discuss the “What do you think?” questions. (10-15 minutes) P 37 – Influences on teens to have premarital sex – peers, culture (tv, etc.) Why teens practice sex respect – avoid bad reputation, STDs, pregnancy, morals P39 – Change channels, set TV parental guides, etc (Accept all reasonable answers) Self-control, Find friends that have similar beliefs

Day 4 Enter character qualities on character growth chart. Discuss the meaning of character and how to acquire character qualities. (5-7 minutes) Complete character chart and discuss how students can apply these processes to their everyday lives.

Day 4 Complete the test on p.43-44. Write your answers in complete sentences. (10 minutes) Take any questions over this test, but do not spend a lot of time discussing.

Day 4 Silently read p.71-72 “You Can Have Freedom: Yes to Real Love, No to Real Fear.” (10 minutes) Abstinence gives teens freedom to develop strong character. It also gives them no fear of consequences. Making well informed decisions keeps them from making impulsive decisions when it comes time to choose a mate. This freedom gives them the possibility of real love no substitutes!

Day 4 Complete the word search.