Human Development
| Reproductive and Sexual Anatomy |
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| Puberty | |
| Reproduction | |
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| Sexual Orientation |
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| Gender Identity | |
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| REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL ANATOMY |
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Our Amazing Bodies, Every Part Deserves A Proper Name Source: ETR ReCAPP Website Summary: This lesson is designed to help young children learn to integrate the sexual parts of their bodies with the rest of their bodies by learning their correct names. The facilitator uses simple line drawings (provided) of boys and girls to help children identify and learn the names of the genitals. To view this lesson click here:
Am I Normal? Exploring Preteens’ Personal Concerns about Puberty Summary: This lesson helps preadolescents identify common concerns about their changing bodies and puberty and allows them to recognize normal variation in the development of their bodies. To view this lesson click here:
Reproduction 101 Summary:
The goal of this lesson is to increase participants’ knowledge of male and female anatomy and reproductive systems. Participants work in groups to answer a series of questions located on three separate handouts. The answers are not to be graded but will be discussed after completion.
Reproductive System, Day 1 Summary: This lesson focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the female and male reproductive systems. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Reproductive System, Day 2 Summary: This lesson focuses on distinguishing between myths and facts about the female and male reproductive systems and explaining the processes of the menstrual cycle, sperm production, and ejaculation. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Summary: This lesson focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system. An optional family homework assignment is included.
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Reproductive System Summary: This lesson focuses on the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive system. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
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| PUBERTY |
Am I Normal? Exploring Preteens’ Personal Concerns about Puberty Summary: This lesson helps preadolescents identify common concerns about their changing bodies and puberty and allows them to recognize normal variation in the development of their bodies. To view this lesson click here:
Puberty and Growing Up Summary: This interactive lesson is designed to help young people understand and cope with the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. To view this lesson click here:
Mother-Daughter Chit Chat Summary: Through the use of a series of prepared questions, mothers/guardians and daughters will have an opportunity to discuss, share, and compare their experiences and feelings about growing up. To view this lesson click here:
Puberty, Day 1 Summary: This lesson is designed to help students understand the physical, social, and emotional changes that are involved in puberty. The lesson uses visual aides to illustrate when to use products such as menstrual supplies and athletic supporters. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Puberty, Day 2 Summary: This lesson helps students distinguish between puberty myths and facts and discusses the peer pressure young people can face during the puberty years. An optional family homework assignment is included. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Puberty Summary: This lesson is designed to help students learn about the physical, emotional, and social changes that accompany puberty. An optional family homework assignment is included. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Sexual Health and Hygiene Summary: This lesson is designed to help students distinguish helpful from useless and/or harmful health and hygiene practices that accompany puberty and understand that health/hygiene product advertisers do not always have the consumers’ best interests in mind. An optional family homework assignment is included. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Puberty/Adolescence, Day 1: Overview Summary: This lesson briefly reviews sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology as a lead-in to a discussion of the physical, social, and emotional changes that happen during puberty and adolescence. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Puberty/Adolescence, Day 2: “Who Am I? Where Am I Going?” Summary: This lesson gives students the opportunity to identify their physical, mental, social, and emotional strengths, personal characteristics, and short and long term goals. An optional family homework assignment is included. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Puberty/Adolescence, Day 3: “Am I Normal?” Summary: This lesson focuses on discussing degrees of friendship, addresses the concepts of privacy and sharing, and explores variations of the term normal and the range it covers in reference to individuals. The lesson concludes with a short activity that celebrates a person’s uniqueness. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Puberty/Adolescence, Day 4: “Will I Fit In?” Summary: The topics of this lesson are fitting in, belonging, fellowship, and the characteristics of constructive and destructive friendships. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
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| REPRODUCTION |
Reproduction 101 Summary:
The goal of this lesson is to increase participants’ knowledge of male and female anatomy and reproductive systems. Participants work in groups to answer a series of questions located on three separate handouts. The answers are not to be graded but discussed after completion.
Reproductive System, Day 1 Summary: This lesson focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the female and male reproductive systems. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Reproductive System, Day 2 Summary: This lesson focuses on distinguishing between myths and facts about the female and male reproductive systems and explaining the processes of the menstrual cycle, sperm production, and ejaculation. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Reproductive System Summary: This lesson focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system. An optional family homework assignment is included. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Reproductive System Summary: This lesson focuses on the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive system. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Pregnancy, Day 1 Summary: This lesson educates students on normal pregnancy and birth and basic prenatal development. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Pregnancy, Day 2 Summary: This lesson focuses on educating students about the importance of prenatal care and healthy behaviors for pregnant women. It also addresses miscarriage, premature birth, and birth defects. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
Pregnancy Summary: This lesson focuses on the myths and facts of conception and pregnancy and addresses prenatal development. An optional family homework assignment is included. To view this lesson click here: To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
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| BODY IMAGE |
Body Image Summary: This interactive lesson is designed to increase the participant’s awareness of his/her physical self and of media influences on her/his self image and behavior. Students are broken up into same-sex small groups of 4 or 5 and given diverse magazines and newsprint in which to create a collage. The activity and discussion questions focus on helping young people think about their personal perspectives on appearance and attractiveness and the influence of the media. To view this lesson click here:
Making Connections: Identifying the Links Between Body Image and Sexual Health Summary: Through small group work, discussion and brainstorming, participants discuss the connection between negative body image and risky sexual behavior. To view this lesson click here:
Body Image Summary: This lesson is designed to encourage teens to have healthy attitudes about their body image. Participants complete an activity that encourages them to think about body image in same sex groups and then come together as a large group to discuss. To view this lesson click here:
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| SEXUAL ORIENTATION |
Heterosexual Questionnaire Summary: This activity gives participants an opportunity to experience the types of questions that are often asked of gay, lesbian and bisexual people. Students are asked to form small groups and answer a series of questions listed on a handout. The lesson concludes with a discussion, including reactions to the answers on the handout. To view this lesson click here:
Summary: This activity allows students to learn about issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning individuals and to promote acceptance and respect for all people irrespective of their sexual orientation. The leader of this activity reads a guided imagery to the class which students then discuss in pairs. Following pair discussions, volunteers share their thoughts on the story presented in the handout. Suggested questions for a guiding a discussion are included. To view this lesson click here:
Q & A on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Summary:
This interactive lesson is designed to allow participants to ask questions and hear from gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning people in the form of a panel discussion. The activity addresses and assists participants to move beyond stereotypes and promote acceptance and respect for all people irrespective of their sexual orientation. The lesson requires a panel composed of youth and young adults who are openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning.
How to be a Super Activist or Ally Summary: In this lesson participants identify ways to be an activist and/or ally to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people. The lesson relies heavily on group activity and requires students to work together to create ways to fight homophobia and transphobia. To view this lesson click here:
What Can I Do to Create Safe Space? Summary: This lesson relies heavily on group role play to get participants thinking about why they should care about homophobia and transphobia and ways they can prevent it. To view this lesson click here:
Towards Understanding… Some of Us Are Lesbian Or Gay Summary: In this lesson, participants list responses to questions designed to help them evaluate messages about people who are lesbian or gay, consider the impact that being lesbian or gay has on the life of a person growing up in this society, and identify ways that a person who is lesbian or gay could find support. Students process the activity in small groups. To view this lesson click here:
How to Be an Ally Summary: This lesson is designed to raise awareness about the effects of high school homophobia and give teens the tools they need to become lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender allies. To view this lesson click here:
Sexuality Stereotypes Summary: This lesson is designed to dispel common myths, stereotypes, and assumptions about lesbians and gay men. To view this lesson click here:
Read Around - Sexual Orientation Summary: This activity is designed to create awareness of and sensitization to the impact of hurtful words and behavior directed at people who are, or perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. To view this lesson click here:
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| GENDER IDENTITY |
Q & A on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Summary:
This interactive lesson is designed to allow participants to ask questions and hear from gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning people in the form of a panel discussion. The activity addresses and assists participants to move beyond stereotypes and promote acceptance and respect for all people irrespective of their sexual orientation. The lesson requires a panel composed of youth and young adults who are openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning.
Introduction to Gender Identity and Gender Expression Summary: The purpose of this lesson is to increase awareness of and empathy with people who are transgender. Participants read the story of a transgender teen aloud and then discuss the story in small groups followed by a discussion with the entire group. Suggested questions for guiding a discussion are found at the end of the lesson plan. To view this lesson click here:
Who Am I? Summary: The purpose of this lesson is to get participants thinking about their own identities and how discrimination and privilege affect their lives. Participants break up into small groups to complete and discuss a handout designed to get them to think about social groups, then complete another handout individually. Suggested questions for leading a group discussion are included. To view this lesson click here:
How to be a Super Activist or Ally Summary: In this lesson participants identify ways to be an activist and/or ally to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people. The lesson relies heavily on group activity and requires students to work together to create ways to fight homophobia and transphobia. To view this lesson click here:
What Can I Do to Create Safe Space? Summary: This lesson relies heavily on group role play to get participants thinking about why they should care about homophobia and transphobia and ways they can prevent it. To view this lesson click here:
Gender Lifelines Summary: In this lesson, students learn definitions for sex, gender identity, and gender role, and draw their own individual “lifelines” from birth to present day on adding machine tape, marking significant events that have had an impact on their gender roles and identities. After completing lifelines, they break into small groups of 4 to discuss and process. While it does provide a definition of gender identity and briefly discusses transgender, the emphasis of this lesson as written is gender roles.
How to Be an Ally Summary: This lesson is designed to raise awareness about the effects of high school homophobia and give teens the tools they need to become lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender allies. To view this lesson click here:
Read Around - Sexual Orientation Summary: This activity is designed to create awareness of and sensitization to the impact of hurtful words and behavior directed at people who are, or perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. To view this lesson click here:
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