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• Discussing the importance of respect and boundaries
Lesson 6: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Date Rape, Consent
Students will demonstrate knowledge of sexual harassment, abuse/assault, and establishing consent.
• Distinguishing the difference between sexual harassment and sexual abuse/assault
• Consequences of engaging in these behaviors
• Explanation of who mandated reporters are and their role in finding help
• Strategies to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of date rape
• Explicit consent, consent laws in Virginia
Lesson 7: Human Trafficking
Students will analyze the lure tactics and means of traffickers.
• Discussion of lure tactics traffickers use
• Recognizing a potential trafficking situation
• Assess the different forms of trafficking (sex and labor)
• Protecting personal information online as a way to minimize risk
• How to help someone who is suspected of being trafficked
Grade 9 (Get Real Curriculum)
Lesson 1: Sexuality and Gender
Students will describe how physical, emotional, and social factors contribute to human sexuality and explain how
personal values, family relationships, and identity influence healthy development.
•Identify human sexuality as having physical, emotional, and social aspects.
•Recognize the value of family relationships in understanding human sexuality.
•Explain the interrelationship of mental and emotional development and social health to the onset of sexuality.
•Recognize the importance of setting standards for the development of relationships.
•Describe the effects of personal values on individual health practices.
•Identify the effects of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
•Recognize individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual
orientation.
Lesson 2: Sexual Anatomy and Protection Methods
Students will analyze reproductive health, identify effective pregnancy and STI prevention methods, and
demonstrate responsible decision-making in sexual relationships.
•Analyze the issues related to teenage pregnancy.
•Review the process of human reproduction and understand the benefits of postponing premarital sexual activity.
•Relate how the use of alcohol and other drugs impairs responsible decision-making.
•Identify abstinence from sexual activity and the appropriate and effective use of contraception as methods of
preventing pregnancy and STIs.
•Demonstrate skills in making responsible decisions in sexual relationships.
Lesson 3: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Students will identify ways to prevent the spread of STIs, explain the benefits of postponing sexual activity, and
apply decision-making skills to protect their sexual health.
•Identify the issues associated with infection and disease prevention and control.
•Identify abstinence from sexual activity and the appropriate and effective use of contraception as methods of
preventing pregnancy and STIs.
Updated: 4/20/26
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