SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1 Week 1: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Explain sexual and reproductive health and its impact on health and wellness.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define sexual and reproductive health using their own words, covering the physical, emotional, mental, and social dimensions.
Identify the key components of sexual and reproductive health, including puberty, reproductive systems, relationships, consent, and prevention of infections.
Explain how sexual and reproductive health directly impacts overall health and wellness, giving specific examples.
Create a concept map showing the relationship between sexual and reproductive health and the components of wellness.
Discuss the importance of accessing reliable information about sexual and reproductive health in a respectful and gender-neutral way.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.1)
Content standard: 2.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationships between health and wellness as well as physical activity that helps develop components of health and wellness. 2.1.1.LO.1 Design physical activities that can be used to develop each of the components of health and wellness.
Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Explain sexual and reproductive health and its impact on health and wellness.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 60

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Through questions and answers, learners think-pair and share their views on what sexual and reproductive health is. Use concept maps to structure contributions from learners and ask them to add on to what is not in the map
Assessment (2.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc.
- Sound system/speakers