Students will explore gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender stereotypes. Students will discuss such topics as a safe space, demonstrating respect, and making assumptions based on expression
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Students will learn about respecting the gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations of themselves and others through scenarios. Student groups will interpret and present the scenarios to the class.
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In this lesson we explore how bullying can affect us all, even when it’s not happening directly to us we might feel confused, scared, and uncomfortable. We read a book called Beautifully Me about a young girl who is confused about the ways people are talking about bodies- specifically large, or fat bodies. We talk about how feelings and emotions can be signals to us, sometimes they’re letting us know something in our world doesn't make sense and we might need help figuring it out. The lesson ends by thinking of the people/adults at home and school that they can go to for help.
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In this lesson we read a book called, Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept, a story about a young person who is touched inappropriately and is told to keep it a secret. We talk about how feelings and emotions can be signals to us, sometimes they’re letting us know something in our world doesn't make sense and we might need help figuring it out. We also talk about the way people sometimes use their power and position to manipulate situations to their advantage and to keep their victims silent.
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In this lesson we will explore how peer pressure is related to social bullying - when someone uses their influence to harm or humiliate another person or leave them out of the group. We will use scenarios to explore some of the ways we might sometimes feel pressure to go along with our friends even when they don’t want to. We’ll talk about integrity and how to use it to help us make decisions. And what we can do when we see, or know that someone is being bullied.
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This first lesson (of three) explains sexual and reproductive anatomy, and human reproduction via penis-in-vagina sexual intercourse (PIV sex). During this lesson, the educator will model the use of respectful, inclusive concepts and language to describe the process of human reproduction and family formation.
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In this lesson, students will research how famous families came to be. They’ll work with their peers to uncover details about fertilization, gestation, and birth, as well as other aspects of the famous family’s story. Students will then demonstrate (orally or written) their understanding of the concepts from the past two lessons. They will also reflect on the role celebrities play in shaping our thoughts, feelings and behaviors around reproduction and families.
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Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3Rs) is a comprehensive, inclusive, sexuality education curriculum intended for use with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Its lessons are age-appropriate, beginning with basic lessons about friendship and safety, and introducing more complex concepts as students age. Learning about good communication, safety in relationships, and growth and development lays a foundation that can support healthy relationships and healthy behaviors throughout a person’s lifetime. This K-12 curriculum, therefore, is a collection of lesson plans on a wide range of topics including: self-understanding, family, growth and development, friendship, sexuality, life skills, and health promotion. Rights, Respect, Responsibility was informed by both the National Teacher Preparation Standards in Sexuality Education and fully meets the National Sexuality Education Standards.
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What is a Group on the Oregon Open Learning Hub and what are the roles of the Group Members and Group Administrators?
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This lesson helps explain to students the most common sexual identity terms. It also explores how culture plays a part in our attitudes about gender roles and expectations. An understanding of these concepts is vital in any discussion about sexual feelings, attractions, relationships, behaviors and decision-making. This lesson sets the tone for an inclusive environment and affirms all young people. It also acknowledges the range of ways that people experience their sexuality.
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This lesson contributes to anti-bullying and anti-harassment efforts by teaching about respect and support. There is a particular need to address these topics for those whose identities have been historically oppressed, such as: LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual and (+) other sexual and gender minorities), BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People Of Color), and people with disabilities. The Oregon Health Education Standards require respect and support to be covered. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to: • Consider identity specific harassment and bullying among their peers. • Reflect on how they felt when they were disrespected. • Examine the school’s climate of safety and support. Working together in small groups, students are asked to suggest ideas for change and improvement to promote a safe and inclusive environment for all.
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Puberty brings a natural curiosity and growing sexual interest. Yet, young people are bombarded with various and often conflicting messages about sex and sexual behaviors. Some of the messages likely come from parents, guardians, schools and other responsible sources. However, they can often be drowned out by competing messages from media, peers and society. These often inaccurate, unrealistic and, in many cases, developmentally inappropriate views of sex can create pressure on young people to become sexually involved with another person before they are ready. This lesson helps students differentiate among the many competing messages and messengers. It helps them become critical media and popular culture consumers. It also considers both the positive and negative impact social media can have on relationships and examines the risks of sexting.
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Being able to identify characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships and recognize when someone might be in an unhealthy situation are important. This helps young people sustain good and nourishing friendships, family relationships, and romantic and sexual relationships. This lesson asks students to identify traits they look for in a relationship and qualities they can bring to a healthy relationship. It uses age-appropriate examples they may recognize from their own and their peers’ experiences to help them differentiate the sometimes blurry lines between healthy and unhealthy relationship traits. Finally, the lesson identifies different kinds of abuse. It encourages students to identify trusted adults they might turn to for help if they are in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, or if they are unsure if their relationship is healthy.
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This document provides distance learning adaptations for the My Future-My Choice program lessons.
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In this lesson students will learn basic concepts about nutrition while also exploring traditional Indigenous food practices. Students will first learn about energy balance: how the human body derives energy and nutrients from food and expends it through daily activities such as exercise. Next, they will review current recommendations for eating and exercise that promote good health. Finally, they will identify plants and animals that are native to Oregon and provided a well-rounded and nutritious diet for Indigenous people since time immemorial.
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This lesson explores the concepts of personal and cultural identity and asks students to reflect on how their own sense of identity might impact their health. The lesson provides a holistic look at the different types of health people experience. While the lesson acknowledges that discrimination based on identity is an unfortunate fact of life for many people, identity can also be used as a springboard to better health. This concept is explored in the second activity. The lesson also draws on examples from Native American culture to show how survivance and physical identity expression can support a positive experience of health.
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Safety First: Real Drug Education for Teens is the nation’s first harm reduction-based drug education curriculum for high school teachers. The free curriculum consists of 15 lessons that can be completed in a 45- to 50-minute class period. Each lesson is designed to engage students through interactive activities such as discussions and role-playing. The curriculum is aligned with National Health Education Standards as well as Common Core State Standards so it can be easily integrated into Health classes.
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This resource provides optional student-facing menstrual product instructions. Oregon school districts, ESDs, and public charter schools may use or adapt these resources to meet the requirements of the Menstrual Dignity for Students education rule (OAR 581-21-0593).
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The Sex Ed Open Learning Project User Guide provides background information and tips for navigating the collection.
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Smoking may be at near-record lows, but vaping remains popular. Among high school seniors, nearly than 1 in 3 admitted to using some type of vaping product. Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, and instead produce a vapor that consists of fine particles. So, why is vaping so popular and is it a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes? Have your students watch the video and respond to the question in KQED Learn.
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