S2 PSE Curriculum 2017/18
(subject to slight changes due to visiting speakers, holidays etc)
Term 1 (8 weeks)
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Study Skills x2
a. VAK test
b. Understanding the best way to revise and complete homework for you.
(Transferable) Life Skills – Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and Justification x1
Technology including Online Safety (including www.thinkuknow.co.uk resources) x2
a. ‘First to a million’
b. ‘Positive uses of technology’
Mental Health and Wellbeing x2 (using D.E.A.L resources from Samaritans)
a. ‘Building Resilience’
b. ‘Positive Thinking’
Careers x1 (team teaching with Skills Development Scotland)
Term 2 (8 weeks)
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SHARE (Sexual Health and Relationship Education) x3 – NHS school resource
a. ‘Learning About Sex’ – quiz
b. Sexual activity, contraception and pregnancy (‘Janine + Eddie’)
c. STI’s, BBV’s, condom use
Online Safety (including www.thinkuknow.co.uk resources) – ‘Sexting’ x1
Health – ‘The Importance of Staying Hydrated’ (Orkney Health speaker) x1
Substance Misuse – Research project and presentation activity x3
Term 3 (12 weeks)
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Conflict Resolution – Film study; ‘Freedom Writers’ (ties in with Holocaust Memorial) x3
Careers (team teaching with Skills Development Scotland) x4
Health x2
a. Body Image and Media Pressure
b. Guest speaker (TBC)
Reflection/Teamwork x1
Responsible Citizens – ‘Living on a dollar’ documentary x2
Term 4 (6 weeks before Activities Week)
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Responsible Citizens – Research project and presentation activity x3
Responsible Citizens – Charity and our community (‘A Street Cat named Bob’) x3