1. Lesson 3 The Big Question

2. “I should be able to have sex when I am ready to. It’s my decision.” “I want to wait until I am married to have sex- that way you know you will always be together.” “Sex is a really important part of a relationship. If your partner won’t do it they probably don’t love you.” “I wish I had waited for the right person rather than rushing into sex. I don’t think sex is anything special.” “I want to keep up with my friends- they’ve all done it.” “Sex is too open these days. Teenagers talk about it thinking that everyone’s doing it. They’re not.” “How can I persuade my girlfriend to do it? If we don’t everyone else will know.” “I can’t wait to find someone I trust and love enough to lose my virginity with.” Who said these statements and what do you think of them?

3.  All pupils must understand what morals and ethics are.  Most pupils will discuss the morals and ethics of today’s society, using facts to support their ideas.  Some pupils will lead discussions and be able to organise others. Learning Objectives

4. o LISTEN o Stay on the subject o No personal questions or examples o Think before you speak o Do not use slang Discussion Guide

5.  Each group can now turn over their paper.  You have 5 mins to discuss your topic and decide who you will run your class discussion.  Everyone in your group will need to understand the facts given to your group.  How will you communicate these facts clearly to the others?  You may appoint a scribe and leader. Group Work 5mins

6. o Before you present your ideas you are going to hear a section of a sex education booklet from 100 years ago. o Add information from the clip on how attitudes and opinions have changed in recent years. Listen Ye Olde Sex Education

7. What is our agreed moral code? Below is an example –  Respect the wants and needs of others  Honesty at all times  Be faithful or at least be honest  Be modest and secretive  Take responsibility for your actions  Restrain yourself as appropriate inline with the rules above. Moral Code

8.  How have ideas and morals around sex and relationships changed?  What are the reasons for these changes?  What are the advantages for today’s society?  What are the disadvantages for today’s society? Reflections