Download 8th Grade Quarterly Assessment Review

8th Grade Human Sexuality Unit Study Guide
Directions: Create flashcards for the following vocabulary words. You can find these
definitions at the front of your unit packet.
Abstinence
Adolescents
Contraception
Contraceptive
Sexuality
Sexually transmitted infection (STIs)
Sexual Health
Directions: Use your notes to answer the following questions. Do NOT guess, if you get it
wrong how will you know?? If you struggle to find an answer in your notes try asking a
friend or email me through Canvas.
1.
True/False. Sexuality begins at conception and ends with death.
If false, when does it begin and end?
2.
True/False. The media is a psychological factor that influences a person’s
sexuality.
If false, provide an example of a psychological factor to sexuality.
3.
Why is abstinence the healthiest choice for adolescents?
4.
List two ways to reinforce your choice of remaining abstinent with your partner:
a.
b.
5.
True/False. Abstinence is the only 100% effective prevention against pregnancy
and sexually transmitted infections.
If false, what else is 100% effective?
6. Identify two ways an individual can promote his or her sexual health
a)
b)
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7.
True/False. Most people who have STIs don’t show signs or symptoms.
8.
True/False. Someone can get an STI or become pregnant the first time they have sex.
9. List four common symptoms of STI’s
10. Explain the possible consequences of teenage pregnancy as they relate to the following…
Physical
Emotional
Legal
Social
Economic
11. Describe the benefits of abstinence as they relate to the six aspects of health.
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9.
Circle the symptoms of STIs:
abdominal pain
acne
painful urination
unusual discharge
diarrhea
bad breath
10. Genital herpes, HPV, and HIV are all sexually transmitted infections that have what in
common?
11.
Circle the examples of a healthy dating relationship.
a. Seeing only your boyfriend or girlfriend
b. Helping each other reach goals
c. Pressuring each other to do something
d. Communicating sexual limits
e. Name-calling or putdowns
f. Listening to each other
12.
List two reliable sources for information on birth control.
a.
b.
13. What is the purpose of a breast self-exam / testicular self-exam and how often should one
perform them?
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