Welcome to Grade 9 Health

Understanding Human Sexuality

Time allocation

• Unit 1: Climate Building and Communication, 22%, 10 hours

• Unit 2: Self-Concept, 22%, 10 hours • Unit 3: Human Sexuality, 33%, 15 hours,• Unit 4: Interpersonal relationships, , 22%, 10

hours

Transition = Teenager

• The transition from childhood to adolescence is noted for significant developmental changes.

• The changes brought on by puberty are accompanied by increased autonomy and this independence brings with it an increased responsibility for managing ones own health.

• Management of personal health requires a level of health literacy.

• Goal: develop the knowledge and skillls to make decisions that promote optimum health.

Ground Rules

• no put-downs • no question is stupid or silly• no personal questions • the right to pass • listening to and hearing

others’ comments and opinions

• confidentiality • a safe environment• speaking for yourself and

others speaking for themselves

Behaviours in Building a Climate of Trust and Respect

• Non-violent behaviour, physical, mental, or “making fun”

• Opt out of discussion or activity if uncomfortable

• Use “I” statements– “I feel”…

• Safety vs Comfort– Personal growth & risk

Sensitive Issues

• a supportive, non-judgmental classroom climate

• the element of trust is critical

• Confidentiality• no student or teacher

should be placed in a position of feeling pressured to give an opinion or express a viewpoint

Confidentiality Exception

• If you divulge information related to physical and/or sexual abuse, the teacher has a legal responsibility to report it in accordance with the Act Respecting Child, Youth and Family Services ( Child, Youth and Family Services Act, chapter C-12.1, Duty to report).

Types of Evaluation

• presentations; • producing videos; • writing essays or plays;• tests or quizzes• charting • graphing information; • demonstrating a skill;• designing a product or a

plan; • drawing or graphing a

concept, a process or an idea