Year 9
What is a healthy intimate relationship?
This lesson will define what an intimate relationship is. It will also discuss the characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Year 9
What is a healthy intimate relationship?
This lesson will define what an intimate relationship is. It will also discuss the characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition of an 'intimate' relationship
- Characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship (e.g. mutual respect, consent, shared interests and values etc.)
Content guidance
- Contains sexual content.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
Intimate refers to being...
distant from other people
Q2.
What do you think is important in an intimate relationship?
Being judgmental
Being strict
Q3.
Giving consent means you disagree
True
Q4.
It is illegal to have sex in the UK if you are under 16
False
Q5.
Intimate relationships can add value to people's lives
False
5 Questions
Q1.
The Age of Consent refers to
The age in the UK you can drive.
The age in the UK you can vote.
Q2.
Which is a characteristic of a healthy intimate relationship?
Impatience
Violence
Q3.
What of the following statements best describes consent?
An agreement that can never be withdrawn.
Being pressured to agree to something.
When someone says "I'm not sure," "I don't know" or "maybe".
Q4.
You should feel comfortable communicating your concerns to an intimate partner
False
Q5.
Why is 16 the Age of Consent in the UK?
16 is when you legally become an adult in the UK.
To help stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections.