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Analyze the importance of abstinence as the preferred choice of behavior in relationship to all sexual activity for unmarried persons of school age.
Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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abstinencechoice of behaviorrelationshipsexual activityunmarried personsschool age
Skills
- analyze (the importance of abstinence in relation to sexual activity for unmarried persons of school age) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify abstinence as a choice for unmarried persons of school age. #dok1
- I can describe abstinence and its role in healthy decision-making regarding sexual activity. #dok2
- I can analyze why abstinence is considered the preferred choice of behavior for unmarried persons of school age in relation to sexual activity. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Abstinence is presented as the most effective choice for preventing the possible negative outcomes of sexual activity among unmarried persons of school age.
- Making informed decisions about sexual activity requires a clear understanding of the reasons abstinence is emphasized for young, unmarried individuals.
Essential Questions
- What does abstinence mean in the context of sexual activity?
- Why is abstinence considered the preferred choice of behavior for unmarried persons of school age?
- How can practicing abstinence influence the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of teens?
- What factors might influence a person's decision to practice or not practice abstinence?
- How can individuals advocate for and support abstinence as a choice among their peers?