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- Year 8
Harmful sexual behaviour
I can describe what harmful sexual behaviour is, explain the law around it and explain where to get support.
- Year 8
Harmful sexual behaviour
I can describe what harmful sexual behaviour is, explain the law around it and explain where to get support.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) is inappropriate sexual behaviour which is harmful and abusive.
- Sexual violence can escalate and begin as sexist jokes or comments.
- 90% of girls and nearly 50% of boys have been sent explicit pictures or videos of things they did not want to see.
- There are laws to protect people from harmful sexual behaviour.
- Harmful sexual behaviour can take different forms, including: harassment, upskirting, coercion and manipulation.
Keywords
Sexual harassment - unwanted words, actions or behaviours of a sexual nature that make someone uncomfortable, upset or afraid
Common misconception
It is acceptable to take, have or share sexual imagery of anyone over the age of 16.
Whilst the age of consent is 16, it is illegal to take, have or share sexual imagery of anyone under the age of 18.
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Harmful sexual behaviour, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Harmful sexual behaviour, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- 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 words to the correct definition.
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
being aware of the dangers or threats you could encounter when online
a law that protects people from discrimination
Q2.If you see harmful behaviour online, what should you do?
Q3.There can be serious for making inappropriate, upsetting or harmful comments online.
Q4.Match the type of person to the role they have in harmful behaviour or bullying.
someone who does nothing when something bad happens
an individual who has committed a harmful act
someone who experiences a harmful act
someone who takes action when something bad happens
Q5.Which of these statements about harmful acts online is accurate?
Q6.Which of the following statements about boundaries are not accurate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct defintion.
unwanted words, actions or behaviours of a sexual nature
trying to persuade someone to do something by using threats or force
when someone influences another's behaviour by exploiting emotions