Then show the class, with the marbles, how many adolescents in their age group are actually abstinent. If the class overestimated or underestimated, ask why. Have students complete the student page. Ask for volunteers to read some of the reasons for abstinence they listed. Brainstorm ways to show affection Ask students to brainstorm ways other than sexual intercourse to show affection.
Record responses on the board.
Have students vote for the five best ways to show affection from the list on the board. Divide the class into small groups of same-sex students. Ask groups to rank the five best ways to show affection from most wanted to least wanted. Ask groups to share their rankings with the class. Reflect, summarize and discuss Discuss the rankings as groups report them.