Sexuality Education Goals To promote Abstinence as the best choice for young people with regard to sexual decision making To facilitate the development of self- understanding and social understanding as well as factual knowledge, for a more integrated appreciation of human sexuality and reproductive anatomy/physiology

Sexuality Education Goals To encourage the development of critical life skills such as decision making, communication, goal setting and life planning

Curriculum Content Knowing myself - (Values, decision making, self esteem) Understanding sexuality - (gender roles, make and female reproduction anatomy and physiology, parental readiness) Relating to others – (communication, relationships and sexual decision making) Planning my future – (goal setting and life planning)

What is Sex Sex refers to GENDER

Are Sex and Love the Same Thing?

Why do people use the expression “Making Love” when referring to sexual intercourse

What is the difference between sex and sexuality?

When did you become a sexual being?

Class Ground Rules No put downs, all viewpoints are worthwhile No question is a dumb question Proper terminology should be used No asking personal questions All class discussion is confidential unless illegal or harmful Use I-messages, speak for yourself only Do not sensationalize