Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Consent

Students will develop an understanding of healthy sexuality with a focus on consent, boundaries, and self-awareness, empowering them to make informed and respectful choices.

This lesson is essential to build self-confidence and equip high school students with Down syndrome with the knowledge to navigate relationships safely and respectfully.

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Preparation Steps

20 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Key Concepts

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity – Role Playing

15 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Understanding Consent

Introduce the session by welcoming the students. Explain that today's focus is on understanding consent, a key component of healthy sexuality. Use simple language and visuals to define consent and why it's important in everyday life.

What is Consent?

Explain the concept of consent clearly. Use real-life examples and visual aids to show what consent looks like in different situations. Keep the language simple and reinforce key points with questions.

Interactive Activity: Role Playing

Outline the interactive activity: role-playing. Encourage the students to participate and share their thoughts in a supportive environment. Remind them that it's okay to ask questions and that everyone’s perspective is valuable.

Discussion & Reflection

Lead a discussion following the activity. Have students share their feelings and reflections about the role-playing. Summarize the main points emphasized during the session.

Closing and Recap

Conclude the session with a recap of the main ideas. Emphasize the importance of respect, both for oneself and others, and remind students that these skills help in making informed choices.

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Session 2: Navigating Media Influences

Students will learn how to navigate media influences, including pornography, and understand the potential effects on their perceptions of relationships and personal values.

Understanding media influence, especially regarding pornography, helps students critically analyze content, recognize unrealistic portrayals, and make informed choices about the media they consume.

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Preparation Steps

20 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Media Influences

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Pornography and Its Impacts

15 minutes

Step 3

Critical Thinking Activity

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Media Influences

Welcome students by introducing the topic of media influences. Explain that today's lesson will focus on how different types of media, including pornography, may shape our ideas about relationships and personal values.

What are Media Influences?

Define media influences clearly. Use examples to explain that various forms of media (TV, social media, movies, etc.) can shape ideas about love, relationships, and sexuality, and focus on the more challenging aspects like pornography.

Understanding Pornography

Introduce the topic of pornography with sensitivity. Explain that pornography often presents unrealistic images and scenarios. Emphasize the importance of recognizing that these images do not reflect healthy or respectful relationships.

Discussion: Real vs. Media Portrayals

Guide a discussion about media influences. Ask questions that help students compare media portrayals with real-life interactions and reflect on the effects of unrealistic images.

Closing and Recap

Conclude the session by summarizing the discussion. Reinforce that critical thinking is key to understanding media messages and making healthy, respectful choices about the relationships we form.

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Healthy Sexuality: Empowering Choices

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