Teaching Health 2

Michael Contarin S3853143

Unit Overview
Unit Title:
Sexual Health
Unit Summary:
In this sexual health unit, students will gain action competence by developing
an understanding around the issues surrounding sexual health.
1. They will understand the potential health affects which can come from a
sexual relationship.
2. They will be able to employ safe sex practice and sexual negotiation
strategies.
3. They will have a clear understanding of same sex attraction, stigma and
discrimination.
4. They will be able to locate access community services and participate in
promoting awareness.
These skills will give students the skills needed to be of a good sexual health
and be non-discriminatory toward people of different sexual orientations
throughout their lives outside of schooling. Their knowledge will guide them to
take competent action in any scenario in which they are faced with a dilemma
in regards to sexual health.
Curriculum links:
AusVELS Level 10:
o They explore a range of issues related to sexuality and sexual health
such as safe sex practices, sexual negotiation, same sex attraction and
the impact of alcohol on sexual and personal safety.
o They learn strategies for supporting themselves and other young people
experiencing difficulties in relationships or with their sexuality, and learn
about the community services available to assist.
o Students investigate and evaluate the policies and practices in their
school in relation to sexual and racial harassment, homophobia and/or
discrimination, and consider their rights and responsibilities in these
areas.
Year Level:
10
Approximate time needed:
4 x 50 minute lessons
Materials and Resources Required for Unit
Printed Materials:
Lesson 1: Family Planning Contraception Handout:
http://www.fpv.org.au/assets/Contraception-yourchoicesEnglish.pdf
Websites:
Other Resources:

Lesson 1 Consent Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU
Lesson 1 Contraceptives Kit
http://www.fpnsw.org/products/Yarning-AboutContraception-Options-Contraceptive-Kit.html

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Lesson 2: Classroom STD Quiz PowerPoint

Lesson 3: Classroom Activity PDF (Pages 41 - 43)
http://pridenet.ca/wp-content/uploads/name-calling.pdf
Teaching and Learning Activities:
Lesson focus

Learning
activities

Assessme
nt

Student will have a clear

understanding what
constitutes and the
importance of sexual consent

YouTube
consent video
& class
discussion

Student will also be able to

equip themselves with
strategies to make sexual
negotiations

Sexual
Negotiation
Worksheet

Classroom
discussion
and
participatio
n

Learning intentions

Lesson 1
Safe Sex
- Consent
o Alcohol/
Drugs
- Sexual
Negotiation
- Safe sex
equipment/
contraceptives

Students will also know about

the most effective ways to
protect themselves for STD/STI
transmission and unwanted
pregnancy, and how they are
used.

FPV
Contraceptive
Handout
Contraceptive
s Kit
Workshop

Lesson 2
Sexually
Transmitted
Diseases/Infecti
ons

Students will learn about STDs

& STIs focusing on Causes,
Symptoms, Prevention and
Treatment

- Prevention
- Treatment
- Cures

Students will use the

knowledge gained from
participating in the quiz to
complete a quiz.

Classroom
Quiz Game

Participatio
n
Quiz

Lesson 3
Stigma &
Discrimination
as it related to
LGBTQIA
individuals

Appropriate and inappropriate

terms and definitions of
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer, Intersex
and Asexual.
The reason for and the effects
of stigma and discrimination.

Pride
Education
Network:
Dealing with
Name Calling
activity.

Participatio
n
Opinion
essay

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Lesson 4
Locating and
accessing
community
services.
Promoting
awareness.

Students will be competent in

locating health services for
help with safe sex, STD/STIs,
dealing with stigma and
getting support with their
sexuality.

Exploration of
community
support
services
online.

Poster

Creating a
Student will also gain an
poster to put
appreciation of the importance around the
of being a role model and
school
promoting awareness and a
promoting a
positive message
positive
message and
how to get
support.
At the completion of the unit the students will:
- Become action competent in regards to making decision about their sexual
health.
- Gain skills with are transferable to their sexual lives and sexuality
- Become socially conscious in regards to stigma and discrimination
Assessment:
Formative Assessment
Classroom discussion and participation
Quiz
Opinion essay

Summative Assessment
Poster