Grade 7: Human Development and Sexual Health Review

Hello grade 7s!

Here is a list of topics to review for the upcoming quiz

7A: Thursday June 16th
7B: Tuesday June 14th

- What is sexual activity?
- What is intercourse? oral sex? anal sex?
- Physical vs Emotional Risks associated with sexual activity
- Factors that influence sexual health decisions (ex. religious beliefs, curiosity, ect)
- What is Abstinence? 
- What is consent? Why is this important?
- What is the legal age a young person can consent to sexual activity in Canada? (16)
- What does sexual decision making depend on? (ex. physical/emotional readiness, understanding your own body, sexual orientation, ect.)
- What is an STI?
- How can STIs be transmitted?
- What are viral infections? (provide examples)
- What are bacterial infections? (provide examples)
- understand the difference between the STIs discussed in class (Syphilis, HPV, HIV, ect.)
- What is puberty?

- When does puberty start in boys? In girls?

- What happens when your body is ready to begin puberty?

- Difference between testosterone and estrogen

- Physical Changes in Boys/Girls (What is the same and different)

- Emotional Changes

- What is the menstrual cycle? How long does it last?
- What is fertilization?