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PROGRAM: 8th GRADE

A brief overview of The Katie Brown Educational Program's 8th Grade Curriculum:

Session One – Relationship Violence 101:

  • » Pre-Tests
  • » Definition of Violence
  • » Four types of Violence
  • » Definition of Relationships
  • » Agree/Disagree game (emphasizes gender stereotypes)

Session Two – Gender Stereotypes:

  • » Defining stereotypes
  • » Discussion on gender stereotypes
  • » Gender stereotype collage activity

Session Three - Gender Stereotypes in the Media:

  • » Negative effects of stereotypes: Why are these stereotypes hurtful to both men and women? How can they be hurtful in a relationship?
  • » The role of the media in promoting hurtful gender stereotypes
  • » Media and stereotypes activity

Session Four – Expectations in Dating Relationships:

  • » Defining expectations and the role they play in relationships: Fair vs. Unfair
  • » Discussion focusing specifically on expectations in dating relationships
  • » Expectation Cards Activity

Session Five – Introduction to Dating Violence:

  • » Discussion about the connection between jealousy and dating violence
  • » The Cycle of Violence
  • » Power and Control vs. Equality and Respect
  • » Post-Tests