6.HEALTH.23.E
Define abstinence as refraining from all forms of sexual activity and genital contact between individuals and discuss the importance of seeking support from parents, other trusted adults, and peers to be abstinent.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- define (abstinence as refraining from all forms of sexual activity and genital contact between individuals) #dok1
- discuss (the importance of seeking support from parents, other trusted adults, and peers to be abstinent) #dok2
- identify (sources of support for abstaining from sexual activity) #dok1
- explain (reasons for seeking support to be abstinent) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define abstinence as refraining from all forms of sexual activity and genital contact between individuals. #dok1
- I can identify sources of support, such as parents, trusted adults, and peers, to be abstinent. #dok1
- I can discuss the importance of seeking support from parents, other trusted adults, and peers when choosing abstinence. #dok2
- I can explain reasons why support from others aids in maintaining abstinence. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Abstinence is a conscious choice to refrain from sexual activity and genital contact, and it is supported by seeking help from trusted people.
- Supporting abstinence requires understanding the value of encouragement and guidance from parents, adults, and peers.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to abstain from sexual activity and genital contact?
- Why is it important to seek support from parents, trusted adults, and peers when choosing abstinence?
- Who can you approach for support if you want to practice abstinence?
- How does having support from others make it easier to maintain abstinence?
- What are some strategies for talking to trusted adults and peers about abstinence?