It's Your Game: Keep It Real
A Theory-Based Pregnancy, HIV, and STD Prevention Program
What Is It?
It is a 7th and 8th grade sexual education program in Southeast Texas that aims to reduce teen pregnancy, prevent STI transmission, and delay teen sexual activity. The program instructs students about the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty, the use of condoms and contraception, and the place of sex in a healthy relationship. The program spans two years, during which students attend 12, 50-minute lessons that incorporate multimedia instruction, games, and group activities. In the group activities, students role play and discuss sexual health topics. In addition to the classroom program, students are asked to maintain a journal and complete personal activities.
Classroom
- 8 classroom-based lessons in each level that are taught by a facilitator.
- Interactive activities that facilitate group discussion including role-plays for students to practice refusal skills.
Computer
- 4 computer-based lessons in each level.
- Includes a virtual world interface, educational activities (quizzes, animations, peer video, and fact sheets) that target determinants of sexual risk-taking and are tailored to gender and sexual experience, and “real world” – style teen serials with online student feedback that allows for real-time group discussion in the classroom.
Parent-Child Homework Activities
- 3 parent-child homework activities at each level.
- Facilitate dialogue on such topics as friendship qualities, dating, and sexual behavior.
Journaling Activities
Journaling activities are implemented in the classroom and allow students to express their own opinions and feelings on sensitive topics in a confidential setting.
Quizzes
- Student quizzes are optional and available for download for each lesson.
- Quizzes cover the objectives for each lesson
- May be assigned for homework or implemented in the classroom.
Curriculum Themes:
- GAME = Life
- REAL = Being true to yourself
- KEEPING YOUR GAME REAL = Respecting yourself and others and playing by your rules