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  • Year 7

First sexual feelings

In this lesson, we will learn about attraction caused by sex hormones. We will link this to ideas about body image and social behaviour, and explore normal emotions and behaviours in response to first sexual feelings.

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  • Year 7

First sexual feelings

In this lesson, we will learn about attraction caused by sex hormones. We will link this to ideas about body image and social behaviour, and explore normal emotions and behaviours in response to first sexual feelings.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Attraction (caused by sex hormones)
  2. Link to body image and social behaviour
  3. Beginning to masturbate as a common aspect of puberty

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does 'attraction' to somebody mean?

Disliking somebody a lot.
Correct answer: Really liking somebody and feeing drawn to them.
Wanting to spend less time with somebody.

Q2.
We all have chemical messages sent in our bodies to help it function. These are called:

Cells
Correct answer: Hormones
Organs

Q3.
Having sex in the UK is illegal before the age of:

12
Correct answer: 16
18

Q4.
It is normal to have feelings for famous people 'out of our reach'.

False
Correct answer: True

Q5.
Having a romantic connection (e.g. being somebody's boyfriend or girlfriend) is a type of...

Friendship
Illness
Correct answer: Relationship

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
The age of consent is in place to ensure young people are emotionally...

Immature
Correct answer: Mature

Q2.
One reason why human attraction is important is...

Correct answer: Biology - it can lead to reproduction
Chemistry - it can lead to a reaction

Q3.
What are the hormones responsible for people becoming interested in sex?

Insulin and testosterone
Oestrogen and progesterone
Correct answer: Oestrogen and testosterone

Q4.
Why is 16 the legal age of sexual consent?

Because the body is not physically ready or sex before this age
Because this is the same in all countries
Correct answer: It is likely that young people are not emotionally ready for sex until age 16

Q5.
Which of these does NOT describe a healthy first relationship?

Communicating with kindness and respecting each others' choices
Correct answer: Spending all free time together as a couple
Taking part in activities you are both interested in