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- Year 8
FGM
I can describe what female genital mutilation is and explain its impacts and where to get support in the UK.
- Year 8
FGM
I can describe what female genital mutilation is and explain its impacts and where to get support in the UK.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- FGM stands for female genital mutilation.
- FGM has serious physical and psychological impacts.
- There are legal protections to prevent FGM.
- There are support services for victims, or potential victims of FGM.
Keywords
Female genital mutilation - the practice of altering or injuring female genitals for non-medical reasons
Cultural practice - a tradition or custom observed by a particular community or society
Support services - organisations and resources available to help victims of harmful practices
Common misconception
FGM is a religious practice.
FGM is not mandated by any religion. It is a cultural practice, and many religious leaders condemn it.
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: FGM, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: FGM, 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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- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
chemicals in the body that act like messengers
when your skin gets spots or pimples because of blocked pores
the way we care for our bodies to keep us healthy and smelling good
Q2.Puberty is the process of from a child's body into an adult's body.
Q3.Which of the following statements about caring for genitals is inaccurate?
Q4.Which of the following statements are true?
Q5.All genitals are different and their does not affect their function.
Q6.How can someone properly care for their hair during puberty?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is FGM?
Q2.Match the words to the correct definitions.
a tradition or custom observed by a particular community or society
laws and regulations providing safety and rights to individuals
organisations and resources available to help victims