1. PPL 20 Unit #3 Activity 3 Exploring Environmental Influences on Sexuality

2. Objectives for Module Demonstrate understanding of factors affecting human sexuality as it relates to themselves and others Describe environmental influences on sexuality Analyse the impact of media and culture on decision making Demonstrate behaviours that are respectful of others’ points of view

3. Solo Task Define the term sexuality in your own words.

4. Sexuality Definition sexuality [Show phonetics][Show phonetics] sexuality noun [U] noun [U] someone's ability to experience or express sexual feelings: She was uncomfortably aware of her son's developing sexuality. Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary, Cambridge Press:2002 attitudes and activities relating to sex human sexuality

5. Task #1 Brainstorm Session Students will brainstorm the various environmental factors that may influence an individual’s sexuality. Class discussion. 10 minutes

6. Small Group Task In small groups, students will discuss and record (on chart paper) the possible impact of these environmental factors on an individual’s sexuality. Assign a person from each group to report to the class your findings. 15 minutes

7. Individual Activity Students will complete a sexuality wheel in which each spoke represents an environmental factor that might impact a person’s sexuality. Students will identify one factor for each spoke. Between the spokes, the students will explain how each environmental factor might affect an individual’s sexuality. The students will identify the degree to which the factor influences their sexuality using a five star rating.

8. Sexuality Wheel

10. Women Surging Past Men ? ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWf-xBocdBY

11. RECAP