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Family Life Unit

Family Life Unit. Welcome and introduction. About us What Southwest Middle’s curriculum covers and what we do not cover….. Topics. Southwest Middle does…. Teach and encourage abstinence. Abstinence is the best choice and only 100% safe choice. Emphasize the ONLY safe sex is abstinence.

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Family Life Unit

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  1. Family Life Unit

  2. Welcome and introduction • About us • What Southwest Middle’s curriculum covers and what we do not cover….. • Topics

  3. Southwest Middle does… • Teach and encourage abstinence. Abstinence is the best choice and only 100% safe choice. • Emphasize the ONLY safe sex is abstinence. • Answer student questions if they are appropriate. • Encourage students to talk, share thoughts, and discuss questions with parents. • Explore/discuss the emotional, physical and social consequences of sexual behavior. • Invite students to share about dating, relationships and marriage practices of their own cultures, religion and family values. • Believe that sex is NOT for kids!!

  4. Southwest Middle does NOT…. • Teach contraception • Teach or demonstrate techniques for sexual intimacy. • Demonstrate the use of a condom.

  5. Vocabulary • 6th: Abstinence, AIDS, Family, Sexual Risk Behavior, STIs. • 7th: Reproductive System, STD’s/STI’s, HIV/AIDS, Abstinence, • 8th: Limits, Consequences, Abstinence, Affection

  6. Anatomy and Physiology (7th Grade) FemaleMale • Fallopian Tubes Scrotum • Urethra Urethra • Cervix Testicles • Vagina Rectum • Rectum Sperm • Labia Penis • Hormones Hormones • Uterus Prostate • Ovum Seminal Vesicle • Ovaries Bladder • Bladder

  7. Main Topics- 6th Grade • The value of healthy family relationships • Keys to good communication • Effective refusal skills • How to make healthy choices involving sexuality

  8. Main Topics-7th Grade • Abstinence • HIV/AIDS & STD’s/STI’s • Developing Healthy Relationships • Reproductive System

  9. Main Topics-8th Grade • Healthy Relationships • Qualities of dating/marriage partner • Abusive relationships • Decision Making & Consequences • Teen Pregnancy • STD’s/STI’s • Reproductive Health & Care • Check for lumps, bathe/shower, abstinence • Future Plans Project • What do you want your future to be like? College, Career, Family, Etc.

  10. Opting Out • Option of keeping your child out of all or part of this unit. • If you choose to opt your child out, we need a written request to document your decision.

  11. Video Viewing • If you would like to view any or all of the videos that we use in the Family Life Unit, please contact your child’s Health & PE teacher via email and they will set it up. • Email Addresses: kmccreary@pkwy.k12.mo.us atucker1@pkwy.k12.mo.us jhouchins@pkwy.k12.mo.us pribeiro@pkwy.k12.mo.us

  12. Questions? Thank you for coming and please email us if you have further questions/concerns. kmccreary@pkwy.k12.mo.us atucker1@pkwy.k12.mo.us jhouchins@pkwy.k12.mo.us pribeiro@pkwy.k12.mo.us

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