Year 9
Lesson
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7 x 50 minutes

GDHR Topics

Learning objective

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A one term respectful relationship program consisting of 8 scaffolded sessions covering - creating a group agreement, assessing prior knowledge, gender stereotypes and impacts on relationships, sexual consent, unethical behaviours in relationships and managing conflict, and values. 

Each stage can be delivered in isolation but is best delivered sequentially.

Stage 3 is suggested for Year 9 but may be suitable for lower or higher year groups depending on student demographics.

Take home messages

  • recognise stereotypes that may be expressed and demonstrated in some romantic relationships
  • identify myths and misconceptions about gender stereotypes
  • learn that consent for sex involves everyone being ready, willing and able
  • be aware of and identify disrespectful and unethical behaviours in a variety of relationships
  • recognise and consider safety and respect of people in a risky situation
  • consider how to manage conflict in romantic relationships in a respectful manner
  • identify a range of opinions and values about romantic relationships

Materials

  • See RELATE Stage 3 for full program including lists of materials required for each session

Learning activities

RELATE Program

8 x lessons 

See  RELATE: Stage 3 full program (16MB)) for the entire package of lesson plans including lists of materials required for each session, posters, activity sheets and teaching notes.

Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ) conducted the research and original development of RELATE (1st and 2nd edition). SHQ has had no involvement with any subsequent updates or editions of RELATE. 

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