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Describe legal aspects of sexual activity with a minor person, including the legal age of consent, statutory rape, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and indecency with a child.

Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
legal aspectssexual activityminor personlegal age of consentstatutory rapeaggravated sexual assaultsexual assaultsexual abuseindecency with a child
Skills
  • define (legal aspects of sexual activity with a minor person) #dok1
  • identify (the legal age of consent) #dok1
  • describe (statutory rape, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and indecency with a child) #dok2
  • compare (different legal aspects and offenses related to sexual activity with minors) #dok2
  • analyze (implications and consequences of violating laws related to sexual activity with minors) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can define the legal aspects of sexual activity with a minor person. #dok1
  • I can identify the legal age of consent in my state or community. #dok1
  • I can describe statutory rape, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and indecency with a child. #dok2
  • I can compare different legal offenses related to sexual activity with minors. #dok2
  • I can analyze the consequences and implications of violating laws regarding sexual activity with minors. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Laws exist to protect minors from sexual exploitation and abuse.
  • Understanding legal boundaries is critical for making informed, safe, and responsible decisions regarding sexual activity.
Essential Questions
  • What are the legal definitions of sexual activity with a minor person?
  • How does the legal age of consent protect minors and why is it important?
  • What are the differences between statutory rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and indecency with a child?
  • What consequences might result from violating laws related to sexual activity with minors?
  • Why is it important to respect legal boundaries in relationship decisions?