NOTES OVERVIEW

There is a difference between Sex and Sexuality.  Although this unit, Growth and Development/Human Sexuality does speak about reproduction and
protection from premature reproduction, it also includes a WIDE ARRAY or content. Possible definitions

Sex :
1) Gender
2) A Physical Act or affection that may or may not lead to reproduction

Sexuality:  Any way in which person's gender, sexual preference, sexual likes or dis-likes, or intimate relations manifests through a person's personality.   
Can include physical acts but also can include not physical items such as "sexy" poses in advertisements for example  or sexual preference

OR BASICALLY:

How humans experience and express themselves as sexual beings

In addition, when speaking of sexual acts..there are many things that can happen.  To clear it up:

Sexual Intercourse is when a male inserts his penis into a woman's vagina.  It may or may not lead to reproduction.

Sexual activity is EVERYTHING ELSE involving the genitalia or any private areas.



STANDARDS, OBJECTIVES/CONTENT AND NOTES for this Unit:

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:  

What is a healthy relationship
Why should I wait to have Sex
If I choose to have sex, what are my physical and emotional risks and ways to protect myself
What happens during the development and birth of a baby

ARTS ACADEMY AT BENJAMIN RUSH CORE VALUES

•        Empathy: How are students contributing to others’ success and understanding?
•        Perspective: How are students addressing multiple perspectives about the content of this unit?
•        Analysis: What learning experiences are helping students deepen their understanding and apply the content addressed in the unit?
•        Commitment: How will students generate their commitment to excellence during this unit of study?


NATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS:

1 = Core Concepts = Comprehend concepts [facts] related to health promotion and disease prevention
3 = Self-Management = Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks
4 = Analyzing Influences = Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology and other factors on health
5 = Interpersonal Communication = Demonstrate communication skills with others to enhance health
6 = Decision Making/Goal setting = Demonstrate goal-setting and decision making skills to enhance health
7 = Advocacy = Advocate for personal, family, and community health   

PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDS FOCUS:
(PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)

10.1: Concepts of Health                        A: Stages of Growth and Development
                                       E: Health Problems and Disease Prevention

10.2: Healthful Living                                C: Health information and the media
                                      D: Decision Making Skills
                                       
10.3: Safety and Injury Prevention:                 A: Safe/Unsafe practices
                                       C: Strategies to avoid and manage conflict
              

OBJECTIVES and content outline:

The objectives in this unit are for grades 6 and up.  Teachers should take care in selecting objectives suitable for their student’s grade levels and class
needs.  If a student is viewing this website and taking part in the activities, recognize that some material is for other grades.  Get your parent's permission
before viewing any material other than what is for your grade!   (FOR objectives at the Arts Academy at Benjamin RUSH, scroll down to the "high school"
level)  

In general, by the end of this unit,

ALL GRADES will

1) Discuss Abstinence
2) Demonstrate Safe practices and decision making in regards to sexual activity (with Abstinence being foundation of all grades)

6th grade students will:  

1) Identify qualities of healthy/supportive relationships
2) Identify roles and responsibilities of a parent
3) Understand how heredity and genetics affect growth and development and risk of disease
4) Demonstrate skills needed to practice good personal hygiene
5) Know indicators of physical, mental, emotional and social health during puberty
6) Identify traditional and non-traditional roles, beliefs and behaviors related to gender and expression of sexuality
7) Recognize importance of positive peer groups for teens
8) Recognize how media influences gender role
9) Understand the process of the menstrual cycle and ovulation   
10) Understand why abstinence is the safest behavior for preventing STD/HIV and pregnancy  

7th grade students will:

1) REVIEW ALL 6th grade material
2) Describe fertilization, gestation (stages of birth) and the importance of mother's health during pregnancy
3) Recognize that male and female roles have been redefined over time and discuss.
4)  Identify safe dating practices for teens.
5) Demonstrate avoiding abusive relationships and where and how to seek intervention support.
6) Identify ways to prevent HIV/STD’s and pregnancy and explain why Abstinence is the best way

8th grade students will:

1) REVIEW ALL 6th and 7th grade content
2)  Describe how peer pressure as well as independence and responsibilities associated with maturity influence personal behavior
3) Know that sexual identity is influenced by many factors including psychological, physical, social, cultural, and emotional factors
4) Explain how abstinence from sex is a healthy, safe and responsible decision for adolescents
5) Discuss other contraceptive methods to help prevent pregnancy and spread of Sexually transmitted diseases
6) Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to make responsible decisions regarding pregnancy prevention
7)  Explain the differences between gender, sex, sexual orientation and gender roles
8) Discuss major Sexually Transmitted Diseases and their causes/symptoms/treatment/results
9) Define Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Rape as well as Dating Violence.  Describe and practice techniques to “stay safe”

High School:

1) recall basic information about growth and development (puberty changes) from middle school
2) Identify factors that contribute to sexual decision making  
3) Evaluate their personal level of intimacy and determine what is and what is not “healthy”
4) Discuss and explain characteristics of successful and healthy relationships
5) Compare Love vs In Love or Love vs infatuation
6) Distinguish between flirting and harassment
7) Explain ABSTINENCE and demonstrate knowledge that it is the only 100% way to prevent
un-wanted pregnancy or STD’s and furthermore, list reasons why it’s important to WAIT
8) List ways to help protect against STD’s and pregnancy if the choice is made to be sexually active
9) develop basic knowledge of Sexually Transmitted diseases AND explain ways to prevent them.  
10) Explain the process of fertilization, pregnancy, child birth and parenting.
Sex.....:
Sex is a major issue facing young people today...possibly the biggest.  Peer Pressure coupled with stereotypes derived from television shows, movies, and music, as well as the large amount of sex used in
advertising and available on the internet, make this issue one that faces teens and children almost daily.  
Add that to the ongoing and ever changing hormones due to puberty and adolescence, it equals out to confused teenagers.  

This website will help give information to teens in grades 6-12 on a variety of common issues with Human Sexuality, Sex, ways to stay safe and in Growth and development from conception through teen years
DISCLAIMER:  CONTENT IS FOR GRADES 6-12 ALTHOUGH ALL EDUCATIONAL.  
STUDENTS SHOULD GET THEIR PARENT'S PERMISSION BEFORE OPENING ANY LINKS OR DOWNLOADING ANY HANDOUTS
It is assumed that students assigned to Mr. Corabi's class from the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush have their  
Use this page to supplement Health class......Click HPE logos to return to main page
Just for parents:

Time to talk free brochure :
Comcast and partnership for a drug free America

Guide to the teen brain: partnership to a drug free America

A girl and her period = Always

Article and Audio: Abstinence =  Teen Health

article and audio: birth control = Teen Health

article: When should my daughter first go to the GYN? =
Teen Health

Is it normal for my 11 year old son to fondle himself? =
Teen Health

Sexual attraction = Teen Health

your child and dating = choose respect

STD's = Teen Health

For a bunch of other topics: goto
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/index.html and click on sex.  
You can also see topics on virtually every other Health topic for
teens as well
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Health Education online supplement
Mr. Corabi
Human Sexuality, Healthy Relationships,
Growth and Development
Human Sexuality/Growth and Development
General overview /  multiple topics

This box has a bunch of links that will assist in discussing and/or learning about various topics within the realm of sexuality.
Please see the UNIT navigation page for specific topics.

File Downloads

CORABI's basic intro

For teens: Talking to your parents about sex handout = Mr. Corabi

WEBSITES and Web Based activities to promote Comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation  

Teen Health Sexual Health overview = Teen Health                       The Hormone Factory = Hormone factory   

CDC Sexual Health overview = Center for Disease Control                   Sex/Sexuality full glossary = WEB MD

Teen Topics concerning Sex and Sexuality = AVERT             Sex Education game (for 8th and up only) = AVERT

Activities on Abstinence, Relationships = Glencoe Health
EXTRA CREDIT DTAGS for full credit

EXTRA CREDIT DTAG....
write a reflection about this statement and what this
statement means to you?   A key that can unlock many
locks is impressive but a lock that can be opened by many
keys is not


Take Control Philly (click on words to link to it) is a
non-profit that is supplying condoms to KIDS..not just
teens beginning at age 12.  Their rationale is that
parents are not educating their kids and monitoring
their kids and that literally, 5th and 6th graders are
engaging in sexual activity.  Due to this, the STD's and  
rates have sky rocketed as well as a massive increase in
emotional scars.
For laws associated with "Sex",
please go to the abstienence
and contraception page