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SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
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“Body Beautiful”
Service Learning Project
Lesson 2
I.
Theme/Topic: Education and Awareness Structured Learning
Core Competencies of Focus:
Communication Skills
1. Participants will research statistics about Sexual Education and STD’s
2. Participants will dispel common myths about how youths feel about discussing Sex.
3. Participants will research how peer pressure affects the youth view of Sex..
Lifelong Learning Skills
1. Demonstration of how to explore Sexual Education beyond their own experiences/views.
2. Demonstration of their emotional views of what others are doing to address this issue
3. Demonstration of how to gain concrete knowledge and facts on the topic to equip them
in making sound decisions on the topic of sex.
Time Frame:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Group Size:
20 – 30 Male and Female Participants
Ability Level: High School Juniors and Seniors
Class Material: Workshop Handouts
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II.. Procedure:
•Participants will be lead in a group activity that will afford them the opportunity to
establish workshop rules (Community Agreement) to encourage a safe environment for
group discussion.
•Ice Breaker: “Find Someone Who Can Say Yes” Handout
•Introduce the Exercise – “Education and Awareness” Myths and Facts about Sexual
Risks
III. Activity
Defining –? Compiling Information – Participants are led in group discussions to
define and clarify What are STD’s and Infections; and what are the difference between
them. They will research the influence peer pressure has on Individual sexual activity.
And, What are the specific numbers among their age demographic in the communities
they live in. Break larger group into smaller cohorts to identify similar views.
IV. Debriefing
Participants will establish three principles discussed from the above exercise that my
now be measured in participant service goals. (i.e. College Readiness, Life Skills,
Leadership Development etc.)
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V. Instructor Comments/Observations:
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SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Purpose: To reinforce information and dispel myths about the risks of sexual behavior.
Materials: Hand out “Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?”
Time: 40-50 minutes
Procedure:
Tell the group that we will play a game to see how much “myth information” the
group has about risks associated with sexual activity. “Myth" refers to untrue
information that is passed around like fact. Some myths may have accurate
information, but generally they are not true.
Instructions for the activity:
Two teams will draw statements, from the container, about sexual activity and its
possible risks. Teams must decide whether each statement is a fact or a myth. Teams
will receive one point for each correct answer. If the team can explain why a
statement is true or a myth, they will get a bonus point. Divide the group into two
teams and ask them to come up with team names. Create a score sheet, with two
columns, on the board or newsprint. Have a team member draw a statement and read
it aloud. Ask “Is that a myth or a fact?” then remind the player to confer with her or
his team. If the answer is correct, record one point on the score sheet. Ask for an
explanation of the statement and award a bonus point if the explanation is correct.
Allow for discussion of the statement and provide additional information, if
appropriate, from the Leader's Resource. Alternate teams until all statements have
been discussed or each player has played. Briefly cover any remaining statements and
conclude the activity using the Discussion Points.
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SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
“Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?” (Handout)
1. It is impossible for a woman to conceive a child while she is already Pregnant
2. Pulling out can prevent Pregnancy and the spread of STDs.
3.Anal intercourse is a risk-free way for women to avoid pregnancy and STDs.
4. A girl can become pregnant if she has unprotected intercourse before she
has her first menstrual period.
5. Abstinence is the only method of contraception that is 100 percent risk free
6. Having sexual intercourse with a woman who has no symptoms of STD
means there is no risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease or HIV
infection.
7. A woman does not risk pregnancy if she has unprotected sexual
intercourse while she is menstruating.
8. Oral contraceptives (the pill) increase the risk of cancer in women.
9. Once a person has had gonorrhea and been cured, she or he is not at risk of contracting it
again.
10. Latex condoms substantially reduce the risk of pregnancy and STDs, including HIV
infection.
11. A woman who is nursing a baby still runs the risk of pregnant if she has
sex without using protection.
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
“Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?” (Answers)
1. It is impossible for a woman to conceive a child while she is already Pregnant
Answer:.Fact. Yes she can! It’s called Superfetation, and although it’s rare, it’s been
documented a few times among humans.
2. Pulling out can prevent Pregnancy and the spread of STDs.
Answer: Myth.Coitus interruptus (“pulling out”) is not a safe method to prevent unwanted
Pregnancies or in preventing the spread of STDs. Many men are NOT able to withdraw on
Time, and pre ejaculatory fluid can contain sperm from previous ejaculations. 27% of
women who rely on this method pregnant during the first year of use.
3.Anal intercourse is a risk-free way for women to avoid pregnancy and STDs.
Answer: Myth. This is a particularly dangerous myth, since engaging in anal intercourse is
one of the easiest ways to spread HIV infection and some other STDs. Because the anus is
not as elastic as the vagina and is not lubricated, it can tear more easily, allowing
viruses and bacteria to be transmitted directly to the blood of a partner. It is possible
for a female to become pregnant from anal sex if semen from the male's ejaculation
seeps out and gets into the opening of her vagina. If two people are going to have anal
intercourse, they must use a lubricated latex condom to reduce the risks of disease.
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
“Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?” (Answers)
4. A girl can become pregnant if she has unprotected intercourse before she
has her first menstrual period.
Answer: Fact. Before a girl's first period, her ovaries release the first ovum, or egg, during
ovulation. She can become pregnant if she has unprotected intercourse around the time of
her first ovulation, before she ever has her first menstrual period. She also risks
getting an STD, whether she has menstruated or not.
5. Abstinence is the only method of contraception that is 100 percent risk free.
Answer: Fact. Avoiding sexual intercourse of any kind (oral anal and vaginal), is the only
way to absolutely avoid pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease, including HIV
infection. Practicing abstinence does not require giving up all sexual contact, but,
it does mean expressing sexual feelings in ways other than having intercourse of
any kind.
6. Having sexual intercourse with a woman who has no symptoms of STD
means there is no risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease or HIV
infection.
Answer: Myth. Absolutely not! Having unprotected sex with a female who has no
symptoms of STD/ HIV still puts her partner at risk for STD/HIV. While some
STDs, such as herpes, have visible symptoms in both males and females,
others, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, typically show no symptoms in
females and may also show no symptoms in males. HIV infection may occur in
both genders with no symptoms of the disease for 10 years or longer.
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In-School Youth (ISY) Program
“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
“Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?” (Answers)
7. A woman does not risk pregnancy if she has unprotected sexual
intercourse while she is menstruating.
Answer: Myth. It seems like a female could not get pregnant during her period because
her last ovulation was about 14 days before menstrual flow and she shouldn't
ovulate again until 10 to 14 days after her period. But pregnancy is possible at
any time, even when a girl or woman is menstruating. Females, especially teens,
sometimes ovulate unexpectedly, and may even ovulate during their periods.
Stress, illness and other factors can bring on ovulation outside of the normal
cycle. To avoid pregnancy and STD/HIV, girls and women must use protection
when having intercourse at any time, including during a menstrual period.
8. Oral contraceptives (the pill) increase the risk of cancer in women.
Answer: Myth. There are side effects for some users of the pill, such as nausea, breast
tenderness, headaches and slight weight gain. These are minimal today
compared to the side effects of earlier oral contraceptives in the 1960s and
1970s, primarily due to the lower dosage of estrogen in today's pill. There are
also health risks for women on the pill who smoke, are over 35, are overweight or
have high blood pressure or diabetes. There is no evidence, however, that the
pill increases the risk of cancer. In fact, it may reduce the risk of some forms of
cancer.
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
“Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?” (Answers)
9. Once a person has had gonorrhea and been cured, she or he is not at risk
of contracting it again.
Answer: Myth. A person can get gonorrhea and other STDs repeatedly. It is very
important for anyone who is treated for gonorrhea (or any other sexually
transmitted disease) to make sure that her or his sexual partners are treated as
well.
10. Latex condoms substantially reduce the risk of pregnancy and STDs,
including HIV infection.
Answer: Fact. Latex condoms are not 100 percent effective, but after abstinence, they are
the most effective way of preventing STDs including HIV infection. In addition, if
used correctly, latex condoms will prevent pregnancy about 80 percent of the
time.
11. A woman who is nursing a baby still runs the risk of pregnant if she has
sex without using protection.
Answer: Fact. A few women who breast feed and give their baby no other formula or food
may not ovulate and, therefore, will not become pregnant again until after nursing
That is not true for all or even most nursing women. Breast-feeding cannot be
relied on for pregnancy prevention, and it does nothing to protect a woman from
STD/HIV.
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Name _________________________________
Date _____________________
Instructor: Mrs. Erica Walcott
“Sexual Risks: Myth or Fact?”
What was the most interesting Sexual myth you discovered in the Icebreaker?
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Did you do any further research into the myths and facts discussed in this Icebreaker? If
yes, What were your findings.
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If the information about Myths and Facts were beneficial Do you believe that this is
information other youths should have? __________
If yes, what do you believe would be the most effective way to share this information
among the youth populous?
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Discussion Points
What have you heard about risky and not risky sexual behavior?
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What types of protection can teens use to themselves and their partners from
pregnancy and/or STD/HIV every time they have intercourse?
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What are some of the reasons you think a teen would risk having unprotected
sexual intercourse?
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If you had a million dollars to spend, how would you use it to convince teens not
to take sexual risks?
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Research points
Print and Attach any and all Research findings.
Where are youths learning about sexual behavior? Or from who?
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What are the most common STD’s. Which are curable and incurable? Which
STD’s can stop reproduction?
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How many youth experience peer pressure or bullying to engage in Sex?
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How big a role does the media play in the perception of Sex, and how has it grown
or changed over the years?
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“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Research points
Print and Attach any and all Research findings.
How many youth have adequate medical knowledge about Sex?
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How safe are (male/female) condoms? Does these methods prevent against
disease?
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What is the most common age that sexual activity begins? Which gender is most
likely to start sexual activity first?
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How big a role does the media play in the perception of sex, and how has it grown
or changed over the years?
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RDRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION
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Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation
Education, Employment & Career Development Services (EECDS)
In-School Youth (ISY) Program
“Risking Without Fear of Failure: Performing With Results”
– Carmen Farina (NYC School Chancellor)
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:
Step #2 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Research points
Print and Attach any and all Research findings.
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RDRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION
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