ABSTINENCE
LESSON: The Gift Of Sexuality
Have each student choose a partner. Remind the class that sexuality is a gift that celebrates who we are biologically, emotionally, and spiritually from the moment we are born and continues throughout our whole life. Then distribute the Gift of Sexuality Handout. Ask each pair to draw in each box some of the ways they feel children express their sexuality at the various stages throughout childhood.
Responses to the handout sheet for this lesson.
LESSON: The Gift Of Sexuality
Overview
After viewing a video clip that discusses sexuality as a gift, participants discuss the concept of sexuality, its complexities, and how expressions of sexuality change over time.
After viewing a video clip that discusses sexuality as a gift, participants discuss the concept of sexuality, its complexities, and how expressions of sexuality change over time.
Level:
Middle / High School
Objectives:
Time: 1 class period
Preparation and Materials:
Objectives:
- To practice communicating one’s feelings in a difficult situation
- To explore alternative ways of communicating messages to peers
Time: 1 class period
Preparation and Materials:
- White Board
- Video Clip: Gift of Sexuality
- Slide: Properties of Sexuality
- Handout: Gift of Sexuality
Procedures
- To begin a guided discussion, view the Gift of Sexuality video clip. Write "Gift of
Sexuality" on a white board, and remind the group of Dennis’ words about the
wonderful gift of sexuality.
- Ask the group to comment on what they think Dennis meant when he talked
about the “wonderful gift which is sexuality.” Points to consider include:
- A gift brings pleasure
- A special gift is to be treasured
- On the white board, draw a box around the letters s-e-x, and state that sexuality
is much more than just these three letters. Ask the group to define what they think
sexuality means. Points to consider include:
- How does a baby act in a relationship?
- How does a baby show love and affection?
- How does a baby feel about their bodies?
- Who is a baby attracted to?
Activity
Have each student choose a partner. Remind the class that sexuality is a gift that celebrates who we are biologically, emotionally, and spiritually from the moment we are born and continues throughout our whole life. Then distribute the Gift of Sexuality Handout. Ask each pair to draw in each box some of the ways they feel children express their sexuality at the various stages throughout childhood.
Assessment
Responses to the handout sheet for this lesson.