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Health
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Me & the People around Me
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Health – Grade 8
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Me and the People around Me
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MODULE 2 – ME AND THE PEOPLE AROUND ME
I. Introduction
Sexual behaviors among human beings, though biologically linked, are a
social phenomenon. It is affected by the state of our mind; therefore, there are
factors that stimulate every individual’s sexual behaviors. The youth do not view their
own behavior like adults did; rather they view it as a very natural act and part of
maturing.
In this module, you will learn that these factors that affect sexual behaviors
come from different backgrounds of society and an individual’s sexual behaviors are
always interpreted and learned.
II. Objectives:
At the end of this module, you are expected to :
1. Discuss the five factors that affects sexuality and sexual behaviors
2. Analyze the factors that affect one’s attitudes and practices related to sexuality
and sexual behaviors
III. Vocabulary List
Let’s Learn
MULTICULTURALISM– is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial
groups in a society have equal rights and
opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as
unimportant.
VIRGINITY – state of a person who has never engaged in sexual interaction
MARRIAGE – Legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners
in a personal relationship.
PRE-MARITAL SEX – A sexual activity practiced by people before they are
married.
SEXUAL BEHAVIOR – A person’s sexual practices – whether he/she
engages in heterosexual (sexual attraction between
opposite genders) or homosexual (sexual attraction
between same sex and gender) activity.
IV. Pre-test
Copy the puzzle on your answer sheet. Encircle as many words as you can
that have something to do with the factors that affect sexual behaviors. Write your
answers below.
D A A I D E M N Y B C D E
A I H G F C L O T H I N G
T J K L M N O I E P Q O R
I F A M I L Y G I W T I S
N E D C B T A I C Z Y T X
G F G H R I P L O J X A Y
Q P O E N M L E S K W C Z
M N V O P Q R R E S T U A
L O K J I H G F E R C D B
P R E M A R I T A L S E X
1. _________________ 2. ____________________
3. _________________ 4. ____________________
5. _________________ 6. ____________________
7. _________________ 8. ____________________
9. _________________ 10. ___________________
What do you think about the words? Are they familiar to
you?
Good job! It’s a good thing you know those words.
It will amaze you how important those words are
as you unlock the truth about your sexuality. Now,
brace yourself to learn more things about it. Gear
up, read and enjoy the activities ahead.
V. Learning Activities
Picture Analysis
Analyze the pictures below and answer the guide questions after. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.
Guide Questions:
1. What words can you form out of these pictures? ___________________
2. How do these pictures apply or mean to you? _____________________
3. Do these pictures affect your attitudes and sexual behaviors? ________
Do You Know?
Human Sexuality refers to people’s sexual interest in and
attraction to others; it is the capacity to have erotic or sexual feelings
and experiences. It may be experienced and expressed in variety of
ways, including thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes,
values, behaviors, practices, roles and relationships.
It is however impacted by the effects of human society and
culture and is largely molded by the environment.
5 FACTORS THAT AFFECTS SEXUALITY AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
The factors that affect one’s attitude and practices related to sexuality
and sexual behaviors are the following:
1. FAMILY- Family values oftentimes determine your own values. Every
single thing that you learn about yourself started and came from the influence of your
family. They guide you in the proper choice of clothing, toys and games to play and
proper behavior.
2. MULTICULTURALISM/CULTURE – Filipinos living in different regions
have diverse cultures and beliefs. Your cultural background can affect your values
regarding sexuality, along with the norms and standards set by society. And people
in general around the world have different beliefs when it comes to sex, virginity, and
abortion and even in dressing up.
3. PEERS – Like your family, your friends can also have a significant impact
on your views on human sexuality. Peers have the ability to influence a child’s
behavior especially as children spend less time at home and more time at school.
4. RELIGION – Traditional values and religious beliefs are among the most
common factors that affects sexual behaviors. Religion guide individuals in topics of
marital and pre-marital sex, marriage and divorce and in terms of use of
contraceptive methods.
5. MEDIA – The media plays a significant role in our lives as we regularly
watch televisions, listen to radio, search the internet, read newspapers, etc. Media
have a lot of sexual content that can influence children as they begin to develop their
own sense of sexual identity and understanding of cultural norms when it comes to
sexual behaviors.
VI.
Practice Task 1
Write It Up
For each factor that you have learned, provide examples of how this factor
affects your sexual attitudes and behaviors. Write your answers on your answer
sheet.
1. Describe how your family affects your values regarding human sexuality.
___________________________________________________________
2. Describe how your culture affects your human sexuality.
___________________________________________________________
3. Describe how your friends affect your human sexuality.
___________________________________________________________
4. Describe how media affects your human sexuality.
___________________________________________________________
5. Describe how your religious beliefs affect your human sexuality.
___________________________________________________________
Practice Task 2
Situational Analysis
Here are some situations that reflect the different factors that affect one’s
attitudes related to sexuality and sexual behavior. Determine the factors that affect
every situation. Choose from (family, friends, culture, media or religious beliefs).
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
_____________1. Mary bought paper dolls to her 2 year-old boy.
_____________2. Vincent watched everything that is shown on TV non-stop.
_____________3. Ara learned to play basketball, volleyball, football and any other
ball events because of her guy friends.
_____________4. Mina loves wearing long pleated skirts while her best friend Jackie
who grew up in States, likes short denim skirts.
_____________5. Jose as a devout Catholic promised to abstain from sexual
relationships until he graduates from College.
Practice Task 3
Real Talk
A. On your answer sheet, copy the table as shown below and answer as
honestly as you can.
Sexual Behaviors You Have Experienced Yes No
1. Standing/sitting too close to opposite and same sex/genders
2. Develop an interest in sex, sex words and dirty jokes
3. Interest in others bodies that may take the form of looking at
photos or other published materials
4. Sexual attraction to opposite sex and /or same sex
5. Become more secretive about self-touching
B. Based from your experienced and observed sexual behaviors, what do you
think are the factors that affect it? Answer by putting a check on the column/s below.
Copy the table on your answer sheet and give your answers.
Sexual Behaviors You Have Family Peers Culture Media Religion
Experienced/Observed
1. Standing/sitting too close to
opposite and same sex/genders
2. Develop an interest in sex, sex
words and dirty jokes
3. Interest in others bodies that
may take the form of looking at
photos or other published
materials
4. Sexual attraction to opposite
sex and /or same sex
5. Become more secretive about
self-touching
Way to go! That was a nice way to end the
module. Now, don’t forget the concepts and
ideas you’ve learned in this module. Remember,
every single detail you have learned is a step
closer to learn more about your gender and
sexuality.
Before you proceed to the next module, finish up
the final assessment and you’re good to go.
VII. Post-test
PHOTO ESSAY: Cut-out/print or draw a picture of the factor/s that mostly
affect your attitudes related to your sexuality. Please explain the photo or drawing
that you made. Paste it on a short bond paper and please be guided by the format
and rubrics below.
Name: _______________________ School: _______
Grade Level: __________________ Date: ________
_______________________
(Title of the Photo Essay)
________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Criteria in Writing a Photo Essay Score
A. Logic & Organization – Develop ideas clearly and 5
organized them logically with paragraphs and connects them
with effective transitions. Clear and specific introduction and
conclusion.
B. Development of Ideas – Explore ideas vigorously, 5
supports points fully using a balance of subjective and
objective evidence, reasons and effectively making useful
distinctions.
C. Purpose – The content of the essay fully explained the 5
purpose and keep the purpose at the center of the piece
Total 15
VIII. ASSIGNMENT
On your answer sheet, please answer this learning journal.
MY LEARNING JOURNAL
After having understood some concepts about human sexuality,
I have realized that ___________________________________________.
I will ________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
to uphold and maintain a healthy sexuality.
ANSWER KEY:
PRE-ASSESSMENT
D A A I D E M N Y B C D E
A I H G F C L O T H I N G
T J K L M N O I E P Q O R
I F A M I L Y G I W T I S
N E D C B T A I C Z Y T X
G F G H R I P L O J X A Y
Q P O E N M L E S K W C Z
M N V O P Q R R E S T U A
L O K J I H G F E R C D B
P R E M A R I T A L S E X
1. Dating 2. Clothing
3. Poverty 4. Media
5. Family 6. Education
7. Pre-marital sex 8. Religion
9. Peers 10.Society
Picture Analysis: (Self-Evaluation)
Practice Task 1: (Self-Evaluation)
Practice Task 2:
1. Family
2. Media
3. Peers
4. Culture
5. Religion
Practice Task 3: (Self-Evaluation)
POST ASSESSMENT
(Scores will be guided by the given rubrics)
REFERENCES
K to 12 Curriculum Guide in Health
Health Module in Grade 8
1st Quarter DLP Prototype in Health 8
Sexual Behaviours in Young Children: What’s Normal, What’s Not
(www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Sexual-
Behaviors-Young-Children.aspx)
Factors that Influence Youth Sexual Behaviour
(www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_factors_that_influence_youth_sex
ual_behavior)
Factors that Affect one’s Attitudes and Practices related to Sexuality
(www.slideshare.net/mrtimoteo/factors-that-affect-ones-attitudes-and-
practices-related-to-sexuality)
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