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Lesson 2
Sex and the Brain
Objectives
1.
Students will recognize that the differences between males and females go beyond
the physical.
2.
Students will identify the difference in how males and females respond emotionally
and sexually to each other.
3.
Students will explain the effects of creating a sexual bond.
4.
Students will interpret how sexual activity affects males and females differently.
Overview of Lesson
A.
Introduction
B.
Gender Differences
1.
Male and Female Differences Match
C.
Emotional Effects of Bonding
1.
Tape Demonstration
2.
Emotional Effects of Bonding
Handout
D.
Vive La Difference!
1.
Sexual Differences - Brain Differences
Handout
E.
Wrap Up
Materials
Male and Female Characteristics Sheets
Scotch tape
Six (6) Post-it Notes
Copies of the following:
Emotional Effects of Bonding
handout (pg. 2-J)
Sexual Differences - Brain Differences
handout (pg. 2-K)
Advance Preparation
Copy the sheet of Male and Female Characteristics (pgs. 2-P, 2-Q) and cut into segments
along the dotted lines. There will be 10 male and 10 female in total.
Ready eight (8) pieces of tape, approximately four inches long. Hang them out of sight of
the students, but where you can access them easily, e.g., the back edge of your desk.
Prepare six (6) Post-it Notes with the numbers 1 through 6.
Practice the Tape Demonstration (pg. 2-D) prior to working with students.
Copy the handouts for each student.
YES You Can . . .Bu i l d Hea l t hy Re l a t i onsh i p s !
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