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Students explore the physical features of people and identify similarities and differences between them.
Students identify the correct names and location of their body parts (which may include genitalia).
Students develop their understanding of the differences between public body parts and private body parts.
Students explore trusted adults who can help them to feel safe on a 'helping hand'.
Students use a video and T chart for exploring different ways to ask for and give consent for touch (e.g. hugs).
Students use a scenario and emotion statues to explore consent for photos to be shared and actions they can take if someone has shared photos without consent.
This lessons aims to teach students that consent is already a part of their every day life, encourage them to seek consent and know where to go for help if needed.
Students discuss the positives and challenges of using technology to communicate. They also reflect on their own and other people’s online behaviour.
Learning activities for students BEFORE they receive their HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine.
Students develop an understanding of cyberbullying and the implications of sharing information online.
Choices and consequences
Students watch Kaiyai Girl, an interactive DVD about an Aboriginal girl, Missy, who is faced with many choices and consequences regarding alcohol and other drugs, and sexual health. Students discuss the options and make informed choices to help Missy stay as safe and as healthy as possible.
Sexting: To send or not to send
Students use the Laugh and learn video and a decision mapping process to explore situations where people might be asked to send a sext.
Students investigate the risks, symptoms and methods of transmission of STIs and safer sex behaviours.
Students complete a true/false pre-quiz on blood-borne viruses (BBVs). The Laugh and learn video stimulus and websites (provided) are used to research how BBVs can be transmitted and prevented. Findings are reported via a choice of radio advert/social media post/whole class display
Power to manage relationships
Students explore skills needed when dealing with challenging relationships and unsafe situations.