Core Unit: Human Growth and Development
Topic: Sexual responsibility, reproductive system, sexting/media, HIV/AIDS
Pacing (# of Lessons):
15-18 classes
Grade level:
8
# of Students:
Time:
Standards: (Healthy Lifestyle Framework)
Standards
M-1.9, 1.11, 4.4
M-2.2, 8.7
Description
M.1.1. Explain the relationship between positive health behaviors and prevention of injury,
illness, disease and premature death
M.1.11. Define abstinence, explain the value of postponing sexual activity, identify the methods of
contraception and the effectiveness of each
M.4.4. Identify and explain how the media may influence behaviors and decisions in regard to
sexuality
M.2.2. Demonstrate the ability to locate and use resources from home, school and community
that provide valid health information, products and services
M.8.7. Assess the impact of family, cultural, media and societal messages on one’s thoughts,
feelings, values and behaviors related to sexuality
Common Core Standards:
Standards
CCSS.RH.8.6-8,
CCSS.W.4.7-8
Description
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
Big Idea:
Responsible sexual behavior is essential for sexual health and disease prevention.
Essential Questions:
What behaviors put me at risk for contracting STD's/HIV/AIDS?
What is the purpose of the reproductive system?
How does social media impact sexual health?
Concepts & Skills:
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Concepts
Transmitting STD's.
Organ overview.
Social media and sexual health.
Risk factors and coping.
Skills
1. Demonstrate knowledge of sexual health components
and responsibilities.
2. Identify various organs of the reproductive system.
3. Analyze the influence of sexting and social media on
sexual health.
4. Demonstrate strategies to deal with influences, factors,
and risks of sexual activity.
Assessment Evidence:
Activating Prior Knowledge
Pre-test
Assessing Knowledge Gained
Post-test
John Collins Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary Assessment
Learning Plan:
MWF rotation: Nov 26- Jan 31: T, TH rotation: Dec 9- Jan 30(Marking period ends Jan 17)
Class #
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Learning Activities
Pre-test
review pre-test
Vocab
Label Female Reproductive systems
(internal & external)
9.
review vocab
Label Female Reproductive systems
(internal & external)
Menstrual Cycle
review vocab
Label Male Reproductive systems
(internal & external)
review vocab
Label Male Reproductive systems
(internal & external)
review vocab
Vocab Quiz
Sexual Responsibilities- Abstinence,
hygiene, protection, etc.
Truth About Sex Video
10.
Sexting/media
11.
STD overview –focusing on
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
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Post-Test
review post-test
Birth to Conception video
Birth to Conception video
Modifications/Differentiation:
Resources:
Refer to N:/Health and PEEHMS health
Product
Pre-test
vocab
Worksheets
diagrams
Worksheets
diagrams
Worksheets
diagrams
Worksheets
diagrams
Vocab quiz
Packets, worksheets, note
taking
Video
exit pass
Note taking
discussion
Worksheets
note taking
Worksheet
note taking
Post-test
Video
Video
Essential Questions (DOK)
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sexual Responsibilities, Reproductive System, Sexting/Social media &
HIV/AIDS
COMMON ASSESSMENT
1. What are the functions of the vagina: Select all that apply
a. birth canal
b. delivery of sperm
c. exit of menstrual cycle
d. where the sperm joins the egg cell
e. produces sperm
2. Where does fertilization take place?
a. vagina
b. ovaries
c. cervix
d. fallopian tubes
e. testicles.
3. Where does the baby develop?
a. Cervix
b. Fallopian Tubes
c. Uterus
d. Epididymis
4. What are two functions of the testicles?
a. production of sperm and semen
b. production of sperm and testosterone
c. production of semen and testosterone
d. production of testosterone and estrogen
5. The female reproductive cell is called the:
a. sperm
b. ovum
c. vagina
d. cowper’s gland
e. prostate
6. HIV can survive in:
a. air
b. pool water
c. tears
d. blood
7. Why are the testicles located outside the body?
a. to teach sperm how to swim
b. to teach ova how to swim
c. to maintain appropriate temperature for the sperm
d. to maintain appropriate temperature for the ovum
8. To protect yourself 100% from pregnancy and STDs:
a. wear a condom
b. don’t share needles and wear a condom
c. abstinence and don’t share needles
d. abstinence
9. What is the difference between sperm and semen?
a. sperm is a cell and semen is the fluid it swims in
b. semen is a cell and sperm is the fluid it swims in
c. both sperm and semen are cells
d. both sperm and semen are fluid
10. The function of the uterus is: Select all that apply
a. receive a fertilized egg
b. protect the epididymis
c. the tube that leads away from the urethra
d. to shed its lining during the menstrual cycle
e. house the fetus
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sexual Responsibilities, Reproductive System, Sexting/Social media & HIV/AIDS
COMMON ASSESSMENT ANSWER KEY
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10.
a, b & c
d
c
b
b
d
c
c
a
a, d & e