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Materials Used: Townsley, D., Hughes, R., & Crooks, C. (2016). The Fourth R: Healthy Relationships, Safe Choices, Connected Youth. London, ON: The University of Western Ontario.

#1 – Preventing Unintended Pregnancy and STI’s

Discuss:

  1. What is the only method of birth control  that is 100% effective against pregnancy and STIs?
  2. What is the only contraception that provides good protection from STIs?

#2 –  Factors that Lead to Responsible Sexual Relationships

There is a lot to consider when deciding whether or not to become sexually active. These considerations have consequences socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Divide into groups of 3 or 4. You will be given a large sheet of paper as well as a sexual relationship scenario. Write the following headlines on your paper: EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL. Read the scenario and then write some ideas under each of the categories about implications. Be ready to present to the rest of class. (10 minutes)

# 3: Unhealthy Relationships

  • Staying in  groups, brainstorm warning signs that a relationship is abusive or unhealthy. You will have 5-8 minutes, to think and share, have someone record your responses on the whiteboard. Discuss the responses as a class.
  • Staying in your groups, think about why people would stay in an abusive relationship. Discuss the responses as a class.
  • As has been discussed many times in this health unit, there are many adults to talk to including: guidance counselors, teachers, administrators, social workers, parents, religious leaders, elders, public health nurses, etc. In addition, many communities have sexual assault centers and other centers that may be contacted when a person is in an unhealthy relationship. School support staff can lead people in the right direction for assistance related to abusive relationships.

#4: Consent

Take a look at what consent is and understand how consent is given.

#5 – Peer and Dating Relationships

Strategy: Matching

You are now going to have an opportunity to practice some other skills related to conflict resolution as well as some strategies and skills related to preventing or responding to various types of violence. To begin with, it is important to review some factors relating to unhealthy relationships.

Unhealthy Behaviors Scenario Card (4.6)

Unhealthy Behaviours Scenario Cards Reference (4.6H)

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Each person will receive a scenario card.  Move to one of the areas of the room – physical, verbal, financial, social, and sexual abuse.  At your new group, share your scenarios with each other. Students can move to a different group if the group decides there is a better fit under one the other headings.

Discuss in groups:

  • What are healthy behaviors in relationships / friendships?
  • Do you think this is an accurate use of the word “violence”?

Types of Violence (4.7 V)

#6 – Personal Health and Wellness Inquiry

How do your choices about contraceptives help you live safely? 

My Personal Health and Wellness Inquiry

The purpose of your Personal Health and Wellness Inquiry is to create a culminating health and wellness plan. Your plan is created and built by you, based on your own personal inquiry into a number of important questions about your health and wellness.  It is a journey of learning more about yourself, exploring a variety of valuable topics, and understanding how they relate to you. You will use each lesson’s topic as a springboard to the begin your personal inquiry. It is expected that you will refine and improve your responses, as you gain more knowledge and understanding, until the final product is completed in grade 10. A draft will be submitted at the end of each of the three units.

Steps

  1. Create an Office 365 Word document titled My Personal Health and Wellness
  2. Create a Heading – Unit 3 Lesson #3 – How Do Your Choices About Contraceptives Help You Live Safely? 
  3. Using information provided in this unit, personal reflection, and additional research, answer the question above to the best of your ability in complete sentences. Please feel free to use real life examples whenever applicable.

Health Education Rubric