Year 9

Diversity within intimate relationships

This lesson will discuss diversity within intimate relationships. For example, it will cover relationships between both opposite and same sex couples. It will discuss committed relationships between people of different beliefs and cultural backgrounds, as well as between people who do/no not have children and who are/are not married. It will also highlight the value in choosing to be single. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Year 9

Diversity within intimate relationships

This lesson will discuss diversity within intimate relationships. For example, it will cover relationships between both opposite and same sex couples. It will discuss committed relationships between people of different beliefs and cultural backgrounds, as well as between people who do/no not have children and who are/are not married. It will also highlight the value in choosing to be single. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Same sex and opposite sex intimate relationships
  2. Intimate relationships between people of shared or different religious beliefs or cultural backgrounds
  3. Committed relationships between those that do/do not have children
  4. Committed relationships between those who are/are not married
  5. Choosing to be single and the value of this

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
It is important for everyone to get married
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Same sex relationships refer to relationships between two men or two women
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Some people choose not to have children
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
It is illegal for people of different religions to marry
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
'Diverse relationships' refer to...
Correct answer: Relationships of all different types.
Relationships that 'break up'.
Relationships that are the same.

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is a legally recognised union between two people?
Correct answer: A marriage
A partnership
A relationship
Intimacy
Q2.
An advantage of a relationship between people of different religions is might be...
Correct answer: Both may develop appreciation of other backgrounds and cultures.
Different beliefs may lead to different ideas about lifestyle.
Not all friends and family will be supportive.
Q3.
An advantage of a relationship between people who choose not to have children might be...
Correct answer: Freedom to pursue other common interests.
Satisfaction in creating a family unit.
Q4.
An advantage of being single might be...
Correct answer: Lifestyle decisions can be made based only on your own choice.
You have someone to share the bills and household responsibilities with.
Q5.
Not all religious marriage ceremonies are recognised in...
The eyes of God.
Correct answer: The law.