8 th Grade Review ESSENTIAL HUMAN NEEDS ESSENTIAL

8 th Grade Review

ESSENTIAL HUMAN NEEDS ESSENTIAL NEED EXAMPLES Security Safety from harm; trust in those around you Connection Love; feeling respected; enjoying time with others; sense of belonging; friendship; recognition Purpose Feeling that you have value, talents, and significance Support Having guidance and opportunities for personal growth Contribution Doing good things for those around you; serving your community

Security n Who do you trust? n Who trusts you? n Who would NEVER put you in harm’s way?

Connection n Who are your TRUE friends? n Are you a TRUE friend?

Purpose What are your talents? n Are you pursuing them? n Are you helping others pursue theirs? n

Support Do you hang with friends who challenge you to do your best? n Do you have adult mentors? n Do you ask for help? n

Contribution n Do you encourage your friends to do well? n Do you help around the house, school, community?

Now let’s review pregnancy and responsibilities associated with being a parent

How Does Pregnancy Occur?

Parental Responsibilities Q. What was the most interesting thing you discovered about parental responsibilities?

Parental Responsibilities Legally, a parent must provide… • Care, Support, Protection, and Supervision • Food, Clothing, and Shelter • Medical Care Generally until the child is what age? 18!

Parental Responsibilities Q. A. What are some concerns with having a baby as a teen? n Poverty n Less education n More likely to be a single parent

Now let’s review Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. What are STDs? A. n Infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or protozoa and are spread by sexual activity

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Herpes HPV HIV Viruses Bacteria Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Protozoa

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. What STDs can cause an infection of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)? A. chlamydia & gonorrhea

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. What STD can cause painful recurring blisters and sores on the genital area? A. herpes

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. What STD can cause genital warts on the vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, scrotum, and anus? A. HPV

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. What STD infects and attacks your immune system, causing AIDS? A. HIV

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. How can STDs be prevented? A. Abstinence – not having sex, is 100% effective if used consistently & correctly n Condoms – reduce the risk of getting an STD if used consistently & correctly n Vaccine – to prevent the common types of HPV n

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Q. A. What are some facts about STDs? STDs can cause serious health problems (sores, warts, pain, infertility, cancer, and even death) n A person can have an STD, not know it, but pass it on to someone during sex n You can get an STD the 1 st time you have sex n If you have had sex, you need to see a healthcare professional n

Now let’s review Sex & The Law

Sex & The Law Q. What is Sexual Harassment? A. Behavior that is unwelcomed, hostile, offensive, and/or degrading n Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature n

Sex & The Law Q. What should you do if you are sexually harassed? A. n Tell the harasser to STOP! n Tell a teacher, counselor, administrator, or trusted adult if the harasser persists.

Sex & The Law Q. Do most victims know the person that sexually assaulted them? Where do most sexual assaults take place?

Now let’s review Risky Behaviors & Decision Making

Risky Behaviors & Decision Making A friend you’ve had since kindergarten has started making bad choices. They are starting to drink and are also having sex. They usually don’t pressure you to drink, but today they keep asking you to skip class and come to their house because no one is home. They say their dad has beer in the refrigerator and the person that you have a crush on will be there too.

Now let’s review Developing Communication Styles & Refusal Skills

Developing Communication Styles & Refusal Skills Q. What are three communication styles and when might you use them? A. n Passive n Aggressive n Assertive

Developing Communication Styles & Refusal Skills Q. Why is it difficult for a teen to say “NO? ” Q. How can you say “NO? ”

Healthy Relationships Q. What are characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and dangerous relationships?

Career Goals What are things you can start doing NOW that will positively impact you achieving your goals and dream job?

Contraception Q. What are the different types of birth control? A. n Birth control pills, patches, ring n Birth control injection n Birth control implant n Intrauterine devices (IUDs) n Condoms n Abstinence

Contraception Q. What is the only contraceptive method that decreases your change of getting HIV and other STDs?

Contraception Q. Which birth control method can prevent the possibility of emotional consequences of having sex? A. Abstinence!!

Remember: You and your friends are….