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Understanding Consent and Boundaries

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Consent and Boundaries

Teach consent and boundaries

This lesson focuses on teaching 6th-grade students about personal boundaries and the importance of consent in preventing trafficking. Through interactive activities, students will practice setting and respecting boundaries, which is crucial for their personal safety and well-being. Understanding these concepts will empower students to make informed decisions and respect others' boundaries, fostering a safer and more respectful community.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Teach consent and boundaries

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, Discussion Guide, and Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about personal boundaries and consent.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and respecting boundaries to prevent situations like trafficking.

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Boundary Setting

15 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and markers to each student.
  • Ask students to write down a personal boundary they feel is important.
  • Have students share their boundaries with the class and discuss why they are important.
  • Collect the post-it notes and place them on the whiteboard to create a 'Boundary Wall.'

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about respecting others' boundaries.
  • Encourage students to share experiences where they had to set or respect boundaries.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Worksheet to each student.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on scenarios involving consent and boundaries.
  • Discuss the answers as a class to reinforce learning.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply what they've learned in their daily lives.
  • Answer any remaining questions from students.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on respecting boundaries and understanding consent.

What does it mean to respect someone's boundaries?

Discuss the importance of listening and acknowledging others' comfort levels.







Can you think of a time when you had to set a boundary? How did it feel?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and feelings.







Why is it important to ask for consent?

Highlight the role of consent in ensuring mutual respect and safety.







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Worksheet

Consent and Boundaries Worksheet

This worksheet includes scenarios for students to analyze and determine appropriate boundary-setting and consent actions.

Scenario 1: Your friend wants to borrow your phone, but you don't feel comfortable. What do you do?








Scenario 2: Someone keeps sitting too close to you, and it makes you uncomfortable. How do you handle it?








Scenario 3: You want to join a game, but the group hasn't invited you. How do you ask for permission?








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