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Beyond Reproduction: Anatomy 102

This lesson investigates anatomy from a pleasure perspective.

Learning intentions:

  • Identify components of the reproductive systems 
  • Understand the function and anatomy of the genitals
  • Articulate the similarities between the internal structure of the penis and the clitoris
  • Understand that variation in genital appearance is “normal”

Digital Educator: Charlie

  • 12-30 learners

    Class size

  • 9+

    Year Level

  • 45-60 minutes

    Course duration

  • Two

    Student Handouts

    Preparing for the lesson

    Information
    Resources
    ACHPE Objectives
    UNESCO Objectives
    Safety & Wellbeing
    Sequence
    Extension
    This lesson should be run towards the end of the year to ensure everyone is comfortable with language relating to body parts, changes, and sexual activity.  


    In this Beyond Reproduction: Anatomy 102 lesson, students will be introduced to the concepts of sexual response and genital diversity. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn more detailed knowledge about how genitals function. For many young people, the only information they receive about genitals and anatomy is in relation to puberty and reproduction. This does little to expand their sexual health knowledge and does not recognise the diversity that exists in genitals, not only for penises and vulvas, but intersex variations as well.  

    Students will explore prior knowledge through art to produce representations of reproductive anatomy. Further development of knowledge will occur through a small group sorting activity demonstrating the homologous nature of the penis and clitoris. Students will finish the lesson by reflecting on their own ideas of normal in relation to genitals.


    Each lesson ends with a consolidation activity, inviting students to list 1 thing they have learnt from the lesson, 1 thing they already knew, 1 piece of advice they would share with a friend, and 1 adult or organisation that would be helpful in relation to the lesson topic.

    Facilitator Printouts

    Student Printouts

    AC9HP10P10: Plan, justify and critique strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing.
    • Analysing the influence social, cultural and economic factors may have on health behaviours and help-seeking, such as factors associated with the cost of help or stigma associated with menstrual health, gender and sexual diversity, sexual health and mental illness.


    AC9HP10P07:     Examine how strategies, such as communicating choices, seeking, giving and denying consent, and expressing opinions and needs can support the development of respectful relationships, including sexual relationships.
    • Describing strategies that enhance the safety and wellbeing of sexual partners, such as communicating feelings of each party, respecting boundaries and choices, gaining affirmative consent, assertive communication and respecting individuals’ rights.


    Note: Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum does not mention pleasure. At Respect Collective we believe this denies young people the opportunity to learn about their bodies and celebrate the benefits of healthy and consensual sexual relationships. 
    Key Concept 5: Skills for Health and Wellbeing
    5.4 Media Literacy and Sexuality. 
    • Key idea: Some media portray unrealistic images about sexuality and sexual relationships, which can influence our perceptions of gender and self esteem.


    Key Concept 6: The Human Body and Development
    6.1 Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology.
    • Key idea: Everyone’s body has parts involved in one’s sexual health and reproduction.
    • This is a fun and informative lesson that focuses on sexual response. It can be challenging for students who have been subjected to sexual violence if they also experienced physiological responses. Normalise that our bodies react to stimuli and an erection, orgasm, or lubrication are not signs of consent.
    Ideally, you will have scope to deliver all of the lessons in your program. However we understand that many schools have limited capacity to do so. Should you find yourself having to implement part of this program, we have provided a suggested sequence of lessons within the broader skills and knowledge categories of relationship, consent, gender, and health & legal literacy. We recommend delivering at least one lesson from each category.

    1. Group Agreements & Pod Mapping should be the first lesson as per best practice.

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