This may take two sessions. Friends and Dating Watch an educational film or video. Suggested is Kiss Me, Steph, from the Degrassi Jr. High series, a closed-captioned video that shows contrasting values in friendship and dating relationships. List the characteristics of the individuals portrayed in the film. Compare with characteristics in Activity 2.
Date Rape View a video on peer pressure to have sex.
Best Laid Plans, a 45-minute captioned video about peer pressure and sex, also from the Degrassi Jr. High series. View a film or video on date rape. A Night Out, a 9-minute film with signing teen actors that can be attained without charge from Captioned Films for the Deaf. In same-sex groups, discuss sexually transmitted diseases. In same-sex groups, review birth control methods from the students' sex education class.