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Middle School > 7th Grade

Lesson 7.5: Deciding About Sexual Behavior

Lesson Goals

  • List types of sexual behavior.
  • Explain possible outcomes of sexual behaviors.
  • Discuss how values affect sexual decision making.
  • Discuss nonsexual activities for dating.
  • Examine what qualities are important to students in a dating relationship.

Connecting the Lessons

Builds on Lesson 7.2: Media and Sexuality, Lesson 7.3: Gender and Sexual Identity and Lesson 7.4: Creating a Safe School Environment. 

Planning ahead: Concepts addressed in this lesson will be helpful for Lesson 7.6: Defining and Maintaining Abstinence, Lesson 7.7: Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Lesson 7.8: Introduction to Protection Methods.

SEL Skills Addressed

  • Self-awareness
  • Self-management
  • Social awareness
  • Responsible decision making

Logic Model Determinant(s)

  • Address values around abstinence and sex.
  • Address perceptions of peer norms regarding sexual behavior.
  • Increase communication with parents and other caring adults.
  • Address future goal setting.
  • Increase knowledge of how STIs are transmitted.
  • Increase knowledge of correct and consistent use of condoms and other protection methods.