Human Sexuality Parent Packet

Human Sexuality Parent Packet

Student Name ______Period ____

Introduction:

Human Sexuality is a part of the Health Education curriculum. We are starting this unit in Health Education. I believe that human sexuality should be taught in school, as well as at home. It is important that students not only learn the science of human sexuality, but also learn their family’s values and morals as they pertain to this subject. This will help them develop and structure their personal values and morals, which become the bases of their decisions.

In this packet, the assignments are designed to promote communication between parent and child. They include assignments on physical changes that take place during adolescence, anatomy of the male and female reproductive system, and relationships.

This packet will be due ______. Please complete each assignment with your student. Each assignment will need to be signed by a parent or legal guardian to receive credit.

All of the lessons for the human sexuality unit are posted on my web page if you need additional resources

If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me.

Thank you for your support.

Patty Murphy

Assignment #1 Heredity

Name ______Period ______

Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their children. With your parent, mark the following characteristics that you have right now. Then mark where you think that characteristic came from. You might get your traits from multiple sources – so it is okay to circle more than one person.

If you do not know your birth parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) – compare yourself to the parent(s) / grandparent(s) you have now. Even though those traits did not come from them, it is interesting to see how many traits you might have in common.

Hair / Blonde
Black
Brown
Red / Straight
Curly
Wavy / Thick
Thin
Medium / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Eyes / Brown
Blue
Green
Other / Large
Medium
Small / Round
Oval
Tilted / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Ears / Large
Medium
Small / Protruding
Round
Long / Large Lobe
Medium Lobe
Small Lobe / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Skin / Fair
Olive
Tan
Dark / Acne
Small Acne
No Acne / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Hands / Long
Medium
Short / Thin
Medium
Thick / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Feet / Wide
Medium
Narrow / Thin
Medium
Thick / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Body Type / Tall
Medium
Short / Slim
Medium
Chubby / Muscular
Medium
Frail / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Sleep Habits / Heavy
Medium
Light / Talks in Sleep
Sleep Walks
Snores / Morning Person
Night Person / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Personality / Calm
Jumpy
Medium / Happy
Medium
Fretful/Sad / Big Appetite
Medium Appetite
Light Appetite / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad
Academics / Math – easy
Math – medium
Math – hard / Spelling – easy
Spelling – medium
Spelling – hard / Memory – easy
Memory – medium
Memory – hard / Mom
Dad
Grandma – Mom / Dad
Grandpa – Mom / Dad

The Growth Years

With your parent(s) discuss your different growth years. Think of your own growth years and describe some of your developmental activities. If you were adopted, do the best you can with the information you have.

Infancy – A child begins to move around and to explore the world during the first year of life. / How much did you weigh at birth?
What made you smile?
What did you like to eat?
Early Childhood – In early childhood, children learn to walk, run, and climb stairs. At this time, children also begin to do things for themselves, and to communicate with others. / What was your first word(s)?
What was your favorite toy?
Who was able to calm you down when sad/mad?
Middle Childhood - Children between the ages of three and five can jump, help, and draw simple shapes. Pretend play helps them develop social skills and practice future roles. / Did you go to preschool?
What was your favorite story book?
Who was your best friend?
What was the silliest thing you would say or do?
Late Childhood – The physical skills of children improve steadily between the ages of six and eleven. In late childhood, friends are important in building social skills and self-esteem. / What extra activities did you participate in (i.e., sports, music)?
Who was your favorite teacher?
What was your favorite subject in school?
Who was your best friend?
Adolescence – After Infancy, the second fastest period of physical growth is adolescence, the time of life between childhood and adulthood. / How much have you grown in height since 6th grade?
What is the most important goal in your life right now?
Who is your best male friend and female friend? (first name only)
What is your least favorite academic subject right now and why?

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

Assignment #2 Male and Female Anatomy

The purpose of the reproductive system is to create new life. With your parent(s), label the different parts of the male and female reproductive system.

Male
Testis
Penis
Anus
Vas Deferens
Urethra
Bladder
Cowper’s Gland
Seminal Vesicles
Scrotum
Epididymis
Prostate Gland /
Female
Ovary
Uterus
Bladder
Anus
Vagina
Fallopian Tube
Cervix
Urethra /

Male and Female Anatomy Matching

With your parent(s), match the function of the organ to the correct reproductive organ.

Function / Organ
1.  Organ where ova (egg cells) mature.
2.  Tube that carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus
3.  Organ that nourishes and protects a fetus during pregnancy
4.  The birth canal
5.  Two male glands that produce sperm
6.  Temperature-controlled pouch that holds the male testicles
7.  Stores sperm from the testes
8.  Tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
9.  Tube that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body
10.  Organ that holds urine / a.  Bladder
b.  Epididymis
c.  Fallopian Tube
d.  Ovary
e.  Scrotum
f.  Testicles
g.  Urethra
h.  Uterus
i.  Vagina
j.  Vas Deferens

Answers are found in the back of this packet

Secondary Sex Characteristics

With your parent(s), fill in the chart with the different secondary sex characteristics that develop during adolescence for both males and females. Make sure to list items under the correct sex. For example: only a male’s voice will deepen – therefore, lower voice should only appear under males. Both males and females will develop underarm hair – so this should be listed under the both column. You should be able to list at least three things for each column.

Males / Females / Both
1
2
3 / 1
2
3 / 1
2
3

Care for the Reproductive System

It is important to care for the reproductive system so that human life can continue. It is also important to know when there might be problems with the reproductive system. With your parent, discuss ways to care for the reproductive system. Discuss the warning signs that something might be wrong with the reproductive system.

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

Assignment #3 HIV and STD’s

Answer the following questions. The answers are found in the back of this book.

1.  What are the four body fluids that are known to transmit HIV and STD’s

2.  What does the acronym HIV stand for?

3.  What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

TURE/FALSE

4.  The AIDS virus kills indirectly by damaging a person’s immune system.

5.  Only 30% of all people who develop AIDS will die from the disease.

6.  Because AIDS is caused by a slow virus, an infected person may look and feel healthy even a long time after HIV enters his or her body.

7.  A person can greatly decrease his or her risk of getting HIV and STD’s by avoiding certain behaviors and situations.

8.  A baby may get HIV from its mother during gestation.

9.  Someone can test negative for HIV and still spread the virus to other people during the window period.

LIST

10.  List three ways to avoid contracting an STD and HIV

DISCUSS

Discuss why sexual abstinence before marriage (no genital touching of any kind) not only helps stop the spread of STDs and HIV, but also eliminates other problems associated with sexual activity before marriage.

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

Assignment #4 Words to Know

With your parent(s), make up your own definitions as they pertain to sex education. Use your own values and rules that are established in your home. There really is no wrong answer. The purpose is to get both of you with the same understanding of these words as they apply in your home.

Word / Definitions
Abstinence
Commitment
Dating
Human Sexuality
Infatuation
Intercourse
Love
Making Out
Marriage
Maturity
Monogamy
Pornography
Respect
Responsibility
Self Control
Sexual Arousal
Sexual Purity
Sexuality
Virginity
Will Power

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

Assignment #5 Dating and Relationships

Dating

List and discuss with your parent(s) the positives and negatives associated with the different types of dating. Then, list some activities that are appropriate for that type of dating. You do not need to fill in all the blanks. If you only can think of a few for each column that is okay.

Group Dating

Positives / Negatives / Activities

Couple Dating

Positives / Negatives / Activities

What top 10 qualities are you looking for in the person you choose to date? Make a list of these qualities and why it is important to you. Discuss your results with your parent.

Qualities / Reason Why
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 

Discuss with your parent(s), then write what to do in each of following dating situations.

1. Someone asks you out to a school dance. You were hoping to be asked by someone you like more first. What should you do?

1. You are out on a group date with someone you just met. As the night continues, couples start to leave and you find yourself alone with your date. You are feeling uncomfortable with the situation. What should you do?

1. Someone you have dated is posting intimate things on social media about you. What do you do?

1. The person you are dating is becoming more and more sexually aggressive. You have tried nicely to change the situation, but they are just not taking the hint. What do you do?

1. You feel like the person you are dating is becoming more and more controlling over everything you do. You want out of the relationship, but feel trapped and fear what that person would do if you broke up with them. What do you do?

Marriage

Make a list of some of the reasons people get married. Then state if the reason is mature or an immature reason and why. Example: Money – Immature: It is not based on love or respect for each other.

Reason / Mature / Immature and Reason

Make a list of some things couples should talk about before they get married – then state why it is important.

Topic to Discuss / Why is it Important
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Make a list of some problems that can occur in marriages and a possible way to avoid or fix the problem.

Problems / How to Avoid or Fix the Problem
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Make a list of factors that make a good marriage and explain why?

Factor of Good Marriage / Why?
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

Answers to Assignment #2

Male Labeling Answers

1.  Scrotum

2.  Testis

3.  Epididymis

4.  Vas Deferens

5.  Cowper’s Gland

6.  Anus

7.  Seminal Vesicles

8.  Bladder

9.  Prostate Gland

10.  Urethra

11.  Penis

Female Labeling Answers

1.  Ovary

2.  Fallopian Tube

3.  Uterus

4.  Bladder

5.  Urethra

6.  Vagina

7.  Cervix

8.  Anus

Matching Answers

1.  D – OVARY

2.  C – FALLOPIAN TUBE

3.  H – UTERUS

4.  I – VAGINA

5.  F – TESTICLES

6.  E – SCROTUM

7.  B – EPIDIDYMIS

8.  J – VAS DEFERENS

9.  G – URETHRA

10.  A - BLADDER

Answers for Secondary Sex Characteristics

Males / Females / Both
•  Facial Hair Grows
•  Shoulder Widen
•  Voice Deepens
•  Fat is Deposited in Lower Abdomen
•  Muscles Mass Increases
•  Sperm Production Starts / •  Height and Weight Increase
•  Acne Develops
•  Under Hair Grows
•  Pubic Hair Grows
•  Permanent Teeth Come In
•  Perspiration Increases
•  External Genitalia Enlarge / •  Breast Develop
•  Hips Widen
•  Pelvis Tilts
•  Internal Organ Enlarge
•  Ovulation Occurs (egg released)
•  Menstruation Begins (period)
•  Fat is Deposited in Buttocks / Thighs

Answers to Assignment #3

1.  What are the four body fluids that are known to transmit HIV

a.  Blood

b.  Semen

c.  Vaginal Fluid or Vaginal Secretions

d.  Breast Milk

2.  What does the acronym HIV stand for? Human Immunodeficiency Virus

3.  What does the acronym AIDS stand for? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

TURE/FALSE

4.  The AIDS virus kills indirectly by damaging a person’s immune system. False

5.  Only 30% of all people who develop AIDS will die from the disease. False: all people who develop AIDS will die from the disease. There is currently no cure for AIDS.