Module 15 Study Guide
Health Education Part 1
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Lesson 1: Recognizing Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
1. What constitutes sexual harassment according to the law? Does the
definition apply in schools? (2 sentences)
Sexual harassment differs from assault. The law defines it as “unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature" that affects employment, interferes with work performance, or creates a
hostile work environment.1
While this definition targets workplaces, Title IX extends similar rules to students and
schools, making schools responsible for addressing harassment. For students, sexual
harassment includes requests for sexual favors or unwelcome behavior that makes
you uncomfortable, scared, or confused, and interferes with schoolwork or activities.2
2. What does illegal sexual harassment include? (1 sentence)
It includes aggressive sexual remarks, threats preventing students from using school
areas, repeated threats, abusive touching, and harassment of students identified as
gay.
3. Describe each of the types of sexual harassment. (1 sentence each)
Quid Pro It means “Do what I want, or you won’t get what you want.” For
Quo example, a teacher might say, “If you give me a kiss, I’ll give you an
A.” This usually involves a student and a teacher or administrator but
can happen in any situation where one person has power over
another.
Hostile This is when unwanted touching, comments, or gestures due to your
Environmen sex are so frequent or severe that they interfere with your
t schoolwork, make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, or prevent you
from participating in school activities.
4. Give six examples from the lesson of situations and actions that are
sexual harassment.
Unwelcome sexual comments, jokes, or gestures, even if disguised as
compliments like “Hey, baby, you look hot today,” are harassment if they
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continue despite your discomfort.
Someone calls you gay or lesbian or spreads rumors about your sexual
orientation.
Someone shows you sexual pictures or photos that you don’t want to see.
Someone touches you or gets up close to you in a sexual way. For example,
you may be backed up against a locker or surrounded by a group of people.
Someone flashes or exposes himself or herself to you.
Someone forces you to do something sexual. This can be physical (sexual
assault) or verbal (threatening you to comply). Verbal forcing is common in
quid pro quo harassment.7
5. What is sexting, and when is it illegal? (2 sentences)
Sexting8 means sending naked pictures or explicit texts. Some kids think it's fun or
romantic, but it's actually illegal if anyone involved is under 18.
6. What are the possible consequences of sexting? (2–3 sentences)
Sexting is risky and illegal as a minor. Teen relationships rarely last, and exes can be
vindictive. Pictures never truly disappear from the internet. Remember that once you
share them, private messages can spread far beyond your control.
Lesson 2: Dealing with Sexual Harassment
What to Do If You are Harassed or Assaulted
7. What five types of violence should you report?
bullying, physical abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or rape
8. Why is it important to report physical assaults (including rape)
quickly? (1–2 sentences)
Especially in cases of physical assaults, report the incident quickly and avoid
changing clothes or showering so the police can gather evidence like bodily fluids,
footprints, and fibers. Fresh evidence helps convict the criminal and prevent further
harm.
9. How should you deal with being sexually harassed? (3 steps)
Tell the person harassing you to stop. If possible, it’s best to follow up with
a written message and keep a copy.
Document the harassment with details and dates. Save any texts, emails,
posts, photos, or messages. Take screenshots as evidence.
Report the harassment to your parents and a trusted teacher or
administrator. Schools are legally required to act. If they don’t, you can
escalate to the district or school board.
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False Reporting
10. What are some reasons why people might make false reports of
violent crimes? (2–3 reasons)
People might do this for revenge, to cause trouble, or to explain something
unexpected, like a pregnancy.
11. What legal consequences can result from falsely accusing
someone of a crime? (2–3 sentences)
Falsely accusing someone of a crime is itself a crime. It can ruin both their
life and yours when the truth comes out. You could face jail or prison time
for false reports or lying under oath.
Falsely claiming to be a victim makes it harder for real victims. It wastes
police time and may cause doubt about future reports. What if someone
had been wrongly arrested or jailed?
What You Can Do to Help Stop Violence
12. How can you help stop violence? (8 tips)
If you are hurting others, stop it.
If you see someone hurting someone else or if someone hurts you, report it.
Respect everyone.
Show kindness.
Forgive.
Value yourself.
Value others.
Do the right thing.