1. Family Living 621 Unit 2 Section 1 – Love
Section 2 – Dating & Marriage
Section 3 – Sexuality and Contraception
Relationships & Human sexuality
Mrs. Gordon

2. Relationships
Section 1

3. Or…

4. Click the music note to hear a great love song
Why do people love to sing about love?

5. Great Love Songs and Stories
What are your favorites?
What are the themes to classic love stories?
Do opposites truly attract?
Are we socialized to believe in this opposite-attraction?

6. With all the heartbreak…
Why bother???!
Heartbreak is often what teaches us what we want or need in love
How do you deal with it best?? We will discuss these strategies in depth, as these are possibly the most important skills needed for making great decisions in love

7. I Am a Rock: Paul Simon Listen carefully to the lyrics in this song.
Write a response (family life folder assignment) and respond to the following:
What lyrics stand out for you?
Do you agree with the message of this song? Why or why not?
What does this song suggest about love and relationships?
Can you relate to this song personally? Why or why not? (give examples when possible).

8. I Am a Rock
If love is worth “the bother’, then how do we go about making the best decisions regarding our relationships???
This is our focus for this unit.

9. What is Love? 1 minute reflection:
Finish the sentence: “I Love…” in as many ways as you can
How is love defined?

10. What is love? Can love be learned?
Do you define love as simply a feeling?
Or is it also an expectation?
Can you be convinced to love someone?

11. Platonic love of friendship Love as a form of pleasure
Types of Love
Platonic love of friendship
Love as a form of pleasure
Passionate desire for intimacy, romantic love
Familial love (emotional closeness)
Devotion in spirituality
Intense attraction, infatuation or lust
Impersonal love for non-human entities (pets, one’s country)

12. How do you describe yourself?
I am______________
Complete this statement using a variety of descriptors (adjectives).

13. Sexual Orientation and Gender
The Story of Raymond Taavel
Halifax, Nova scotia
Ryan Raymond Taavel

14. Sexual Orientation and Gender
Consider if you identified your gender identity as part of your list on the previous page.
What does it mean to define yourself by gender?
How does the process of socialization create gender norms?
How do these gender norms have an influence on individuals and society?

15. Key terms related to human sexuality
Gender: A social concept, defining a person as male or female
Sexual orientation: Sexual attraction – being attracted to certain gender(s)
Sexual orientation spectrum: The varieties of sexual orientation that exist, from homosexuality, to bisexuality, to heterosexuality
Bisexual: Being attracted to both genders

16. Terms Asexual: Having an attraction for intimacy but not sexual desire
LGBTQ: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning
Sexual Minority: Synonymous term encompassing LGBTQ.
Queer: Historically a negative term for homosexuality  in recent years there has been a movement by the LGBT to “reclaim” the word and erase its negative connotation.
Queer - In recent years this word has been reclaimed. In some circles it can have political or academic reference.

17. Heterosexism: The “single-bias” that exists in society, where heterosexuality is perceived as superior or the norm
Homophobia: A hatred and discrimination for homosexuality
Transvestite: A person who dresses in the opposite gender – not based on sexual orientation or gender identity – commonly portrayed in pop culture as “Drag Queens”
Intersexed (formerly hermaphrodite): A person born with male and female genitalia

18. Terms
Transgender/Trans-identified - An individual whose gender identity/expression, anatomy, or outward appearance does not fit into conventional expectations of male or female.
Transsexual – An individual who experiences personal and/or emotional discomfort with their assigned birth gender.
Ally: A person who promotes equality and acceptance for sexuality minority
Transgender is an umbrella term for all gender variant individuals.
Transsexuals may undergo physical alterations to make their body match their internal sense of gender.

19. Societal Responses to Homophobia
Social attitudes change with exposure to topics, thus normalizing homosexuality, and integrating non-heterosexism into school curriculum, mass media and other public avenues will lead to eventual shifts in society away from homophobia.
Standing up as an ally, and promoting fairness, acceptance of diversity and exhibiting zero-tolerance for homophobia is vital for those social shifts to occur.

20. Gender Equality
Put this on the Map

21. Journal Response
Write a one page personal reflection on this topic. Consider the following guiding questions:
What are your observations about gender norms in your community? (define community in whatever way you wish: town, family, school, province, country, religion, ethnic group).
Where do you see acceptance and celebrations of diversity in your community?
Where do you find evidence of discrimination and heterosexism?
How would you react if a close friend or family member came out? Consider how you would react in a private conversation, and how you would react when the person came out openly. Justify your response by reflecting on your values and how they would help you in this situation.

22. Social Exchange Theory
Similar to economics, this theory states that in relationships, you “don’t get something for nothing”
Love is given and returned
Critics argue this is too mechanical
Can love be given, but not returned?
Is love always a two-way street?

23. Singlehood “How to be Alone” by Tanya Davis
Why choose to be single?
What are the disadvantages of being single?
What do single people need to do to avoid feeling lonely?
To say “I love you”, one must first be able to say the “I”
-Ayn Rand

24. Ego Booster
In your worksheet package, complete the “I Love…I Am…I Believe…I Hope…” chart.

25. Dating
Section 2

26. Dating Realities
How do you find, and keep love in your life? Assignment: Dating

27. Who do you love?
Have you ever considered what qualities you want in a partner?
Why might it be important to have clear guidelines on what you want in a partner?

28. Assignment: Your Must-Have List
Reflect on what you value most in a potential romantic partner – list five qualities and explain why each of those values is particularly important.
Describe why is it important overall to have shared values with your partner.

29. In the end…love is about following your heart

30. “when to hold ‘em, and when to fold’ em”
Dating is a gamble, so successful dating means knowing…
“when to hold ‘em, and when to fold’ em”

31. Importance of Self-Love
If we do not love ourselves first, then we cannot fully love another person.
If we do not love ourselves, we have the potential to poison those around us.

32. Saying “I”
The overwhelming messages you hear about love and successful dating, seem to come down to a few “Golden Rules”
1. Be true to yourself – let yourself love, who you truly love.
2. Practice good communication
3. Love yourself and others will love that about you
4. Recognize that sometimes, you just need to move on.

33. "Stupid Girls" Assignment
Family Living Folder Assignment:
Do you think it is appropriate to call your friends by derogatory names?
Who do you think is an example of a smart woman in today’s society? What characteristics does this woman have? Explain.
Have you ever “wasted an opportunity to be yourself?” (Pink’s definition of stupid) Explain.
Do you think a show like “Girls Gone Wild” is an empowering opportunity for females – OR– do you think shows like this take power away from women. Explain.

34. Attraction: This initial attraction begins the five stages of dating, because a relationship that does not have that initial attraction will fail. Likewise, you may find yourself attracted to the person's personality in addition to looks. Both of these aspects of attraction are important. Ambivalence: At this point, you find yourself at a crossroads in the dating process. You must decide whether this person will remain in your life, or if he is not what you desire in a mate. However, do not automatically assume that your ambivalence is a red flag, because you are simply passing through the second of the five stages of dating. Commitment: During this stage, you will come to a mutual agreement of exclusivity. You have officially entered into a monogamous relationship at this point.
Five Stages of Dating
Attraction
Ambivalence
Commitment
True Intimacy
Proposal

35. Five Stages of Dating cont.
True Intimacy: When you allow yourself to open up to your partner and become vulnerable, you will experience true intimacy. During this stage of dating, you will learn much about your partner's true character, weaknesses and strengths, and fears. As you begin to learn more about one another, you will know whether or not to enter into the final stage of dating.
Proposal: After feeling that attraction, overcoming ambivalence, deciding to commit, and experiencing true intimacy with your significant other, you can celebrate your love through a wedding engagement. During this final stage of dating, you will discuss your future in deep detail, and plan out your wedding.
Five Stages of Dating cont.

36. Dating: Early Stages
Often labeled as lust or infatuation, this could also be a transition from friendship to a more intimate relationship
What is important to determine during this stage?
How do you do this?

37. Dating: Mature Stages What makes a relationship healthy?
What are common signs of an unhealthy relationship?
What should you do if one partner is moving away?
How can you end things if it isn’t going well?

38. Intimacy
An emotional connection to your partner, the mutual feeling of being able to let your guard down and feel supported
The key to intimacy usually lies in the strength of the communication between partners
Pay attention and be present in the relationship
Be emotionally available
Be supportive
Find common interests
Make time for laughter

39. Love is linked to intimacy. What is intimacy?
Why is it important?
What happens when intimacy is absent in a physical relationship?
Is intimacy the same for everyone?
How is intimacy developed/maintained in a relationship?

40. How Nonverbal Communication Works
Good communication skills are important in all relationships. If communication is lacking, problems will inevitably arise.
There are three types of communication: verbal, written, and non-verbal.
Non-verbal communication can make or break a conversation.
How Nonverbal Communication Works

41. Good Communicators Make time for talk and each other
Consciously listen
Use ‘I feel’ statements
Are aware of accusatory tones
Do not use their partner for ‘venting’ excessively
Develop an awareness of body language
Give space when needed
Show how they feel and use variety in how they express themselves.

42. Conflict Resolution
In any relationship that involves two people, there is always the potential for conflict.
One way to peacefully resolve conflict is for each side
to come together voluntarily
to work cooperatively on the issues
gather information: identify key issues without making accusations
Focus on what the issues are, not who did what
Avoid accusations, finding fault, calling names

43. Assignment: Learning to resolve conflict
Write a letter to a special person in your life. Express your feelings toward this person, by telling them of the qualities you appreciate about them, or perhaps by addressing a misunderstanding or conflict between you. Take the opportunity to say something special, as this person is surely worth it! Place your letter inside the envelope provided and send it (electronic messages can also be sent).
Reflect on how it felt to write this letter, and if anything came about as a result of your message. Were you overall happy that you said these things?

44. Recognize the Signs Believing one sex has more rights than the other.
Healthy Relationships
Unhealthy Relationships
Talking about your feelings.
Respecting date’s friends & activities.
Considering other person’s opinions and feelings.
Respecting differences in other persons.
Stating differences of opinion.
Having an equal say in the relationship.
Figuring out a solution that is good for both of you.
Believing one sex has more rights than the other.
Shouting or yelling when you’re angry at a date.
Using the silent treatment.
Pestering your date until you get what you want.
Pouting to get what you want.

45. Andy Levy apologizes to Chris Brown

46. Dating Violence
Dating violence is the sexual, physical, emotional, psychological, or financial abuse of one partner by another in a dating relationship where the couple is not living together. While incidents of violence against males do occur, violence against females is more common, more systemic and usually more severe.
In your groups, please brainstorm examples of acts of “violence” in each of the following categories: sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse.

47. Sexual Abuse
May involve sexual relations without consent, unwanted sexual touching, or being forced to engage in humiliating, degrading sexual activity. Coercion or threat of coercion is often used to gain the compliance of the victim.

48. Physical Abuse Movie: Life With Billy
May involve punching, kicking, slapping, pushing, choking, biting, burning, hair pulling, physically confining, striking with an object or assaulting with a weapon.

49. Emotional Abuse
May involve intimidating, terrorizing, threatening, humiliating, insulting, pressuring, destroying property, controlling the movements of each partner, yelling and screaming to induce fear, isolating from friends and family, or other expressions of extreme jealousy.

50. Psychological Abuse
May involve mind games, intimidation, breaking down one’s belief system (cultural or religious), threats to abandon or deport, threats to hurt or kill children or pets, destroying property, treasure objects or pets. Interrogation or controlling with fear.

51. Financial Abuse
May involve one person controlling all of the money, or one person limiting another’s opportunity to improve their earning capacity.
Controlling all money whether or not earned by the other person, assuming control of another’s property or finances by trickery, fraud or misuse of funds.

52. Did You Know?? (*don’t copy)
One in ten high school students have experienced some form of dating violence.
Studies of battered wives show that many have reported being abused by their partners before they were married.
Many people still believe that rapists are strangers in dark alleys, and wielding a weapon.
In PEI, most rapes are committed by dates or acquaintances.
Anyone can be sexually assaulted.

53. Date Rape
Rape occurs when someone has sex with someone without their consent. If someone forces you to have sex against your will, or without your consent – that’s rape.
Origin of Rape:
Anger
Sadism
Need for power

54. Rape
Rape = hate crime
Sex is the weapon used to humiliate and degrade.
Women can be raped by a husband, boyfriend, or friend.
In the majority of rape circumstances, the victim does know the assailant.
If a person is unable to give their consent (if someone takes advantage of them ie: they are under the influence of alcohol) – it constitutes rape/assault.
Even if someone has a sexual relationship with a person in the past, they have no right to force themselves on that person at any time.

55. Relationship Challenges
How can you best deal with each of these challenges?
Feelings of low confidence, low self-esteem
Casual encounters and emotional rejection
Debating “friends with benefits”, can it ever work?
Cheating
Conflicts with family and friends
Frequent fights
Emotional manipulation/mind games
Physical health issues
Mental health issues
Culture clash
Dating for “the wrong reasons”
Abuse
Financial trouble
Break-ups, “on-again, off-again”
Moving on
All the time it takes to wait
What is the main message of this song?
Brainstorms strategies for dealing with these relationship challenges.

56. Assignment: Case Studies of Healthy Relationships
Choose a couple to analyze – a fictional couple, or a real life couple (change the names for privacy reasons). Describe the nature of the relationship, and the extent to which you believe it is a healthy relationship. What lessons can you learn from this couple to apply to your own life? (1 page).

57. Assignment: Handling Heartbreak
Create a list of ten suggestions on how to best handle heartbreak– consider both positive behaviors to encourage and destructive behaviors to avoid. Explain why your suggestions are effective.

58. Dating: Important Questions – Jigsaw
How can you start a romantic relationship?
How has dating evolved?
Casual encounters vs. dating
Meeting potential dating partners
What are common barriers in asking someone out? How can those barriers be overcome?
How can you deal with early-on rejection?
What are great first date ideas?
What are suggested “do’s/don’ts” of first dates?
Why at the advantages and disadvantages to group dating? (double-dates, groups of couples or couples and friends)

59. Dating Advice: Skits
Skit
Topics
In your groups, you will create a skit which illustrates “dating tips” on your assigned topics. Your skit should give advice and help identify ways that someone might work on this particular area.
Characteristics of strong relationships
Intimacy
Conflict resolution
Communication
Sexuality
Infatuation vs. real love
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Psychological abuse
Handling breakups

60. Dating Handbook Assignment
Create a personal “Dating Handbook” which includes relevant tips and advice for today’s teenager.
You may use our textbook, notes, and outside sources for reference.
Please be sure to cite all information (MLA format).
You must also choose eight (8) powerful/inspiring/motivational quotations that are relevant to each section,.
You should have information on the following topics:
Characteristics of strong relationships
Intimacy
Conflict resolution
Communication
Sexuality
Infatuation vs. real love
Handling breakups
Importance of self-improvement

61. Dating: A Film Study
What is the bartender’s “theory” about dating? Do you agree with it?
Explain why the married woman was so intent on knowing who was smoking. Why did this make her ‘snap’ and want to divorce instead of reconcile with her husband? Do you believe the married couple could have reconciled successfully?
Do you believe the yoga instructor made the right decision in leaving her married lover? Explain.
Describe the extent to which you believe the long-term, non-married couple are an example of a healthy relationship.
Why do you think the real estate agent and the ad designer were happy together?
Summarize this film’s messages about love and relationships in five or six sentences.

62. Unit Learning Objectives:
Examine diverse types of loves and sexual orientation
Develop an understanding of intimacy, how it is developed and why it is important
Examine theories about love
Identify parts of the reproductive system, and the pros and cons of various contraceptives
Identify the means of transmission, prevention and the effects of sexually transmitted infections
Analyze issues related to reproductive health and evaluate decisions related to sexuality
Discuss the challenges and rewards of being single and why people marry
Develop decision-making skills in matters related to love and dating

63. Creating a Relationship Rubric and Performing Interviews
What criteria would you include when creating a relationship rubric for healthy relationships?
What are the important questions to ask in a relationship case study interview?
Be sure to ensure confidentiality! Names should be changed and anonymity assured.
Research using the following online sources

65. Human Sexuality
Section 3

66. Sexuality
Physical attraction and sex are a major component of romantic relationships and personal identity
Physical relationships can be satisfying for sexual desire, and in helping couples with intimacy
Important decisions in sexuality need to be made
The emotional status of each partner
Protection from STI’s and other health concerns
Birth control

67. www.thinkbeforeyouspeak.com www.sexualityandu.ca
Websites

68. The Reproductive System: Review

69. Website: www.sexualityandu.ca
What is an STI?
What are the different types?
How can you contract an STI?
What are ways of preventing an STI?
What are possible effects of having an STI?

70. Sexually Transmitted Infections
Which STIs are curable?
Which STIs are NOT currently curable?
Why are curable STIs still worrisome?

71. Sexually Transmitted Infections
What does it mean to say that a “stigma” is associated with STIs, and how does this stigma contribute to the spread of STIs?

72. What are current trends related to STIs?
 What are ways of coping with a STI? What can an individual do in terms of both a supporting role, and as the person with the STI?

73. Group presentations of STIs
Research and discuss resources related to a specific STI
Create an oral presentation (approx. 5 minutes) to educate classmates on your topic
Include:
How it is contracted
Trends
Symptoms and consequences
Means of prevention
Any other relevant information
Cite your sources

74. Contraceptives
What are various examples of contraceptives, how are they used, and what are their pros and cons?
Non-hormonal
Hormonal
Natural
Comparison chart:

75. Non-hormonal contraceptives

76. Condom: How to Use a Male Condom
Check condition of condom and expiry date
Open carefully, from the corner
Squeeze reservoir tip and determine “right way”
While keeping tip squeezed, roll down shaft of penis
After ejaculation, hold base of penis and condom to prevent it from slipping off
Squeeze and remove from penis, without spilling
Put in waste – DO NOT FLUSH CONDOMS!

77. Condoms: What are the pros and cons?
Accessible in stores/no prescription
Protect from STI – ONLY CONTRACEPTIVE TO DO THIS
Easy to use, reduce mess of fluids
Use when you need it, not an ongoing commitment
Cons:
Reliability – could break, be expired
Reduces some sensation (minor)
Interrupt sexual activity to use
Allergies to latex – non-latex are available (more expensive)

78. IUD
Small, t-shaped device inserted into the vagina to change the chemistry inside and destroy sperm
Pros:
Low maintenance (leave in up to 5 years)
Cons:
Doctor must put in and take out
Cramping increases
Internal complications possible

79. Barriers (sponge, diaphragm, cap, etc.)
Objects placed on the cervix to block sperm from entering the uterus – often used with a spermicide
Pros:
Insert in advance of sex
No side effects
Easy to buy in stores (diaphragm fitted by doctor)
Good ‘back up’ method with another
Cons:
Awkward to use
Not very reliable

80. Tubal Ligation
Disconnecting the fallopian tubes, so the eggs do not reach the uterus
Pros:
Reliable, permanent
Cons:
Regret
Complications with surgery

81. Vasectomy
Surgery to block the sperm duct, creating ejaculatory fluid without sperm
Pros:
Less complicated than a tubal ligation
Reliable, permanent
Cons:
Regret
Some pain and swelling with surgery

82. Female Condom
Similar to male condom, but inserted inside the vagina, with a ring hanging outside the body
Pros:
Protects from STI and pregnancy
Buy in stores or online
Cons:
Awkward to insert

83. Hormonal methods

84. Oral Contraceptives
Hormones taken daily in a pill to prevent release of an egg
Pros:
Highly effective IF taken properly
Regulates menstrual cycle, reduces acne, protects from certain cancers
Easily get pregnant when stopped
Cons:
Irregular bleeding, higher rates of blood clots, weight gain, moodiness
Smoking increases risks

85. Contraceptive Patch
Works similar to the pill, but continually releases hormones through a 4cmx4cm patch
Pros:
Dose of hormones is constant
Easy to use
Cons:
Same side effects as the pill
Inconvenience of a patch, may come off

86. Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
Works similar to the patch and pill, but hormones are released from a plastic ring inserted into the vagina for three weeks at a time
Pros: Same as patch
Cons: Awkward to use, may feel it during sex, may irritate the vagina, extra discharge

87. Injection (Depo-Provera)
Injection of hormones every weeks
Pros:
Low maintenance
Cons:
Weight gain
Need to see doctor
Decreases bone mineral density
Irregular bleeding
Return to fertility is longer than other hormone methods

88. IUS Similar to IUD, but it has hormones to change the uterus lining
Pros:
Can be used without having a baby first
Low maintenance
Cons:
See doctor to use
Internal complications
Irregular bleeding

89. Natural Methods Calendar method: Temperature method:
Based on number of days in the menstrual cycle
Temperature method:
A woman’s waking temperature will increase three days in a row when ovulation passes – then less fertile
Withdrawal (“Pull-Out”) method:
Removing the penis before ejaculation occurs
NOT reliable as pre-ejaculatory fluid contains semen, and it is hard to do successfully (19% failure rate)

90. Condoms! Contraceptives
Which contraceptives are the only methods that prevent STIs?
Condoms!

91. Reading in the textbook: Education in Sexuality
Read Ch. 9 HIV/AIDS and do the questions on pg. 107, #1-5, and pg. 110, #1-5

92. Question Box Your Questions: Is masturbation a healthy behaviour?
How much sex is considered healthy?
How does ejaculation occur?
Is it normal for a man to lose his erection during sex?
Should a man be circumcised?
Should pubic hair be shaved?
How do you know when you’re ready to have sex?

93. Assignment: Public Awareness Campaign - Proposal Portfolio
What can society do to help alleviate problems associated with STIs and other sexual health concerns?

94. Assignment
Public Awareness Campaign on issues related to Human Sexuality
6 components
Reducing rates of STIs
Reducing rates of cancer
Reducing rates of unplanned pregnancies and other preventable complications
Reducing rates of violence related to sexuality
Promoting acceptance diversity
Promoting understanding about sexual disorders

95. What can society do to help alleviate problems associated with STIs and other health concerns?
To what extent does health education (i.e. through schools, public ad campaigns, etc.) reduce the spread of STIs and unplanned pregnancies, and increase the rate of healthy decision-making?
Article on sex education in Sweden:
Sex ed in Alberta
Abstinence Only Programs

96. Social issues related to sexuality
How can the shifts forward in acceptance of sexual diversity create pressures for breaking cycles of heterosexism?
GSA Debate
Other issues?

97. Sexual orientation and Gender Identity
Coming “out”
Gender issues
Homophobia and society
Building and providing support systems

98. Cancers related to sex organs
Breast
Prostate
Cervical
Testicular
“Movember” and prostate cancer in men – why is a cancer that is so preventable and treatable, killing so many men?

99. Sexual Disorders
In assigned groups, read your article and discuss a summary as a group
Share your summary with the class
How can the stigma associated with sexual disorders be reduced?

100. Violence related to sexuality
Why do these crimes occur, how are they defined and what are the related impacts on victims, their families and society:
Sexual harassment
Sexual assault
Sexual abuse
What can be done to lessen the occurrence of violent sexual crimes?
To what extent can violent sexual offenders be rehabilitated?

101. Violence related to sexuality
Sexual harassment: unwelcome sexual contact, remarks, leering, demands for dates, requests for sexual favours and displays of sexually offensive pictures or graffiti
Sexual assault: an assault that violate a victim’s sexual integrity, usually involves touching of a sexual nature that is not invited or consensual
Sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a third party of causing bodily harm: a form of sexual assault that involves the use of weapons, threats or physical injury

102. Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse – link to Federal Government Fact Sheet:
Sexual abuse and exploitation of children and youth occurs when an older child, adolescent or adult takes advantage of a younger child or youth for sexual purposes, including for participation in prostitution, pornographic performances and in the production of pornography. Sexual abuse and exploitation is perpetrated on children of all ages, from infancy to adolescence.

103. With the exception of a close in age rule, all sexual activity with a youth under age 14 is a criminal offence, regardless of the child’s consent.
14 to 17 year old also cannot consent to sexual activity with a person in a position of trust or authority, or with whom they are in a relationship of dependency.

104. Reasons for that include:
National data shows sexual abuse is disturbingly common in Canada, yet it difficult to get exact numbers because often victims do not disclose the abuse.
Reasons for that include:
Age and development level of the child – may not be adequately developed to articulate the abuse
Feelings of powerlessness – feelings of being trapped or that someone they love may be harmed if they disclose
Dependency on the perpetrator
Fear – of being harmed, or someone else being harmed, or not being believed, or having their sexual orientation questioned, being in the public
Conflicting emotions – feelings of shame, guilt and disbelief may prevent them from coming forward – “Stockholm syndrome” may develop where victims develop feelings of empathy and connection to the perpretrator

105. Article Discussion Participate in a small group reading and discussion
Discuss and record:
What are the first seven-ten words that come to mind after reading this article?
Summarize the main idea
List five important quotes, facts, statistics from the article that stand out
What is your reaction to the topic addressed in this article? What do you suggest should be done?
Using a jigsaw model, share your article and discussion points with your peers

106. Pregnancy Issues related to unplanned pregnancies
Keeping the baby vs. adoption vs. abortion
Influences of maternal health
Nutrition, drugs/alcohol, HIV
Realities of childrearing
Teen parenting

107. Teen Pregnancy Historical views:
Cbc clip from 1960s about “Little Betty” and homes for pregnant teens

108. Research Paper Topics
To what extent are communication technologies changing personal relationships?
Should gender reassignment surgery be performed on children?
To what extent can more be done to reduce harm associated with a certain sexual health condition/disorder, etc.
An exploration of the realities of teen parenting
An exploration of the realities of the sexual health of senior citizens
An exploration of the women’s movement, and other topics related to gender equality
An exploration of the legacy of a historical sexual health topic