Accepting Differences: By Shannon Greenamyer Education 301
A Lesson on Sexual Orientation Eleventh Grade
Materials Needed Handout (1) and (2)/page 8 Windows media player/page 11 Journal for reflective responses
Students Will: Learn about differences among peers Understand the benefit of acceptance Learn to talk openly about sexual differences Respect and appreciate all participants during discussion
Ground Rules All members of class will respect others Students may opt to “pass” Listen quietly Behave appropriately
Easing Tensions Discussion Why do we feel uncomfortable on the subject of sex? Why is it so embarrassing to talk about sexuality? What makes you laugh? (Five Minutes in length) sc.gc.ca/hppb/srh/res ources/talk/index.htmlhttp:// sc.gc.ca/hppb/srh/res ources/talk/index.html
Sexual Orientation Heterosexual –Different sex partners Male/Female Homosexual –Same sex partners Male/Male Female/Female Bisexual –Preference to both Same sex partners Different sex partners
Myths and Facts Activity Becoming Informed To Reduce Harassment
Myths Activity Following website directions, distribute handouts (1) and (2). Students should read each statement and label each as “myth” or “fact.”
Myths Reflection Additional questions Additional myths to add Journal entry in summary (1 page)
Orientation & Health Abstinence Sexually Transmitted Diseases Safe Sex Pregnancy Abuse
Video Comparison of America’s teens & Europe’s teens –Health Issues –Responsibilities Minutes in length outh.org/publications/vide o-low.wmvhttp:// outh.org/publications/vide o-low.wmv downloadhttp://windowsmedia.com/ download
Video Reflection Journal entry (1 page) –Agree/disagree with topics presented? –True to your reality? –Suggestions to improve education?
AIDS Quiz sson1.htm
Quiz Follow-up Were you surprised at what you knew? Were you surprised at what you didn’t know? Who first informed you about AIDS? Do you promote ignorance?
Dispelling Hate Accepting others Joining groups that promote acceptance
Hate Crimes Matthew Shephard
Hate Crime Activity Small Group Activity: Hate-Crime Bill Follow directions from website (steps 1-5) ewpage7.htmhttp:// ewpage7.htm
Tolerance Respect Acceptance Confidence Integrity Knowledge
Conclusion Know your boundaries Accept others’ differences Promote knowledge Support/Join groups Exercise Tolerance