Private parts of our bodies
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe which parts of my body are private.
Key learning points
- Every part of our body is important.
- Our genitals are between our legs; they are important as they help us go to the toilet.
- Boys have penises and girls have vulvas.
- Some parts of our body are private, like our genitals.
- If someone asks to look at or touch your genitals, or makes you feel uncomfortable, you can say ‘stop’ or ‘no’.
Keywords
Genitals - the private parts of our body between our legs
Penis - a private body part that boys and men have between their legs
Vulva - a private body part that girls and women have between their legs
Common misconception
Only some parts of our body are important.
All parts of the body are important as they all serve different functions.
Teacher tip
It's best practice for child protection to teach scientific names for genitals so disclosures are clear. The term 'vulva' is the most relevant term when discussing female genitals, however, the term 'vagina' has also been included as this is a word that is more commonly used.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
someone who is trained to help us get better when we are ill
when something matters a lot
Q2.Who can help us if we worried?
Q3.What makes a good friend?
Q4.A good friend if we say 'no'.
Q5.What does 'respect' mean?
Q6.What makes a family special?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
the private parts of our body between our legs
a private body part that boys and men have between their legs
a private body part that girls and women have between their legs
Q2.Every part of our body is .
Q3.Which part of our body is private?
Q4.Where on our body are our genitals?
Q5.Which statements are true?
Q6.What should we do if someone looks at or touches our genitals?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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