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HEALTH
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Marvel of Oneself

CO_Q1_Health 8_ Module 1
Lesson Sexuality as an Important
1 Component of One’s
Personality
In this module, you will learn that sexuality is a natural part of the life
of a human being. It is about being a man or a woman. Most important
aspects are masculine and feminine identification. Sexuality involves the
name given at birth, the toys played with, the garments worn, the buddies
played with and the roles and responsibilities included at home. It provides
a sense of self-worth when sexual understanding is learned.

What’s In

When you were in Grade 7, you learned that sexuality has a very
important role in one’s personality that influences who he/she is.
Personality Check

Put a check () in the column after each item to show how you
describe yourself.

Statements Always Rarely Never

1. I show respect and affection for others.

2. I choose friends who share the same interest.
3. I find it easy to relax and express my feelings.
4. I idolize peers and media, role personalities as
sources for standards of behavior, dress and
style.
5. I get along well with other people.

Guide Question:
What is the best way to improve your personality?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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 What’s New

WHO AM I?
Read the poem and analyze how the author expresses herself.

The Wonder of Me
By Bernadette Borja Rosaroso

Look at me in your eyes,

Tell me who am I
Think of me just like you
are, As I take you as mine.
Gaze into my innermost world,
You’ll learn who I am
Interact with me,
And acquire a little of myself.
Feel my soul
And together we’ll discover each other’s world.

Answer the following questions. Write your answers in your

activity notebook.

1. How do you express yourself?

2. How do you see yourself?

3. How much do you know yourself?

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 What is It

In this activity, you will learn and understand sexuality as an

important component of one’s personality.

Sexuality is an essential part of what we do and who we are. It is the

way in which we experience and express ourselves as human beings. It is
the entire expression of an individual’s self-concept. Sexuality involves the
physical, mental, social, emotional and ethical aspects of one’s personality.

Sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. It is everything about

being a male or female. It’s the most important aspect in masculine or
feminine identification. It involves the name given at birth, the toys played
with, the garments worn, the buddies played with, the roles and
responsibilities at home. Sexuality provides a sense of self-worth when
sexual understanding is positive.

Gender and Human Sexuality

Gender is a social concept on how men and women should think, feel,
and act. It refers to femininity or masculinity of a person’s role and behavior
as defined by society.
Human sexuality is the quality of being male or female. It is the way
in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. (Department
of Education, 2013)
Gender and Sexuality are two issues that influence your life as a young
person. These two concepts have some significant impact on how you view
yourself and deal with other people, especially with the other sex. Sexual
feelings are normal and healthy. As a teen, you’ll experience a heightened
desire to explore your sexuality. This is completely healthy and normal.
Remember that sexuality encompasses our whole being. Managing sexually-
related issues should be set up on values particularly self-respect and
respect for others.

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 Below is a diagram showing healthy attitudes that can
influence sexual behavior.

SELF

 appreciates own body

takes responsibility for own behaviors
 is knowledgeable about sexuality issues

FAMILY PEERS

 communicates  express love and

effectively intimacy in
with family
  appropriate ways
 Is able to express  have the skills to
love to family evaluate readiness for
members
  mature relationship
 performs duties  interact with both
and genders in appropriate
responsibilities and respectful ways

at home  respect both genders
in all aspects

The following are the key terms related to gender and sexuality:
Sex is the biological basis of being a male or female.
Gender is a social view on how men and ladies should think, feel, and act. It
refers to femininity or masculinity of an individual’s role and behavior.
Gender Equality grants man and woman equal enjoyment of human rights.
Gender Role refers to certain roles, characteristics, and expectations of how
a person should feel, think, and act as influenced by parents, peers, and
society.
Sexuality is a basic part of what we do and who we are; it is the way in
which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. It is the entire
expression of an individual’s self-concept.

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 A gender symbol is a way of representing a particular gender
identity through unique symbol.

Female Male

Female Male

Illustrated by: Krizza M. Ibardolaza

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 What’s More

General directions: Choose among the two activities below and answer only
one in your activity notebook.
Activity 1. Status Symbol
Observe the symbols below and answer the following questions.

Guide Questions:
1. Are you familiar with the symbols above?
______________________________________________________________
2. Where do you usually see these symbols?
______________________________________________________________
3. What do these symbols represent?
______________________________________________________________

4. What is the importance of these symbols?

______________________________________________________________

5. Why do we use these symbols?

_______________________________________________________________

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Activity 2. Gender Identity

In your activity notebook, draw the male gender symbol (♂) if you
think the phrase refers to the usual role of men and the female gender
symbol (♀) if you think the phrase refers to the usual role of women or both.
(♂)(♀).
Ex. Making a living
Ans. (♂)(♀)

1. Giving birth
2. Produce a sperm cell
3. Fixing the broken faucet
4. Doing household chores
5. Helping the children with their homework

Guide Questions:

1. Does knowing your gender and gender role help you in shaping your
personality today?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

2. Why is it important to know our gender role based on our sex and
gender?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

3. What are the roles of a male and a female at home?

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Answer the questions below by giving your own ideas.

1. What can you say about the following?

a. Sexuality ___________________________________________________
b. Gender equality ______________________________________________
c. Gender role _________________________________________________

2. Is gender equality important in terms of roles at home? If Yes,

Why? If No, Why not?
_____________________________________________________________

3. Why is it that sexuality is an important component of one’s

personality?
_____________________________________________________________

Assessment

I. Write the letter of the correct answer in your activity notebook.

1. It is a way of representing a particular gender identity.

A. gender symbol
B. personality
C. sex
D. sexuality

2. It refers to set of roles, characteristics, and expectations of how a man or

woman feels, thinks, and acts as influenced by parents, peers, and
society.
A. gender
B. gender equality
C. gender role
D. sexuality
3. It gives a man and a woman to have an equal enjoyment of human
rights.
A. gender
B. sexuality
C. gender equality
D. gender role

4. It is the total expression of an individual’s self-concept.

A. androgyny
B. gender
C. sex
D. sexuality

5. It is a natural and healthy part of life.

A. gender
B. personality
C. sex
D. sexuality
6. Why is it important to understand human sexuality?
A. We have similar sexuality issues
B. We will all become mature adults.
C. There is a specific age for developing one’s sexuality.
D. It will help us build a better relationship with ourselves and others.

7. It is the total expression of an individual’s self-concept.

A. androgyny
B. gender
C. sex
D. sexuality

8. It refers to femininity or masculinity of a person’s role and behavior.

A. androgyny
B. gender
C. sex
D. sexuality

9. Which of the following illustrates gender?

A. Coco loves to sing and act.
B. Marianne has a positive body figure.
C. Alberto has a crush on Jenny.
D. Maya does not shout in public.

10. What is the biological basis of being male or female?

A. androgyny
B. gender
 C. sex
D. sexuality

II. Write TRUE if the statement is true; and write FALSE if the statement is
false.
1. Teaching is a job for both men and women.
2. It is just okay for men to cry in public.
3. It is a responsibility for both parents to take care of their children.

4. An adult woman cannot do a man’s work.

5. Doing household chores is a responsibility of both parents.
Answer Key

.5 both symbol -♂♀

.4 both symbol -♂♀
.3 both symbol -♂♀
Male.2 symbol -♂
.1 Female symbol -♀
.Act 2
What’s More

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References
Department of Education.1995. A Guidance Manual On the Growing
Filipino Adolescent III. Philippines;

Department of Education.2013. Physical Education and Health 8: Learners’

Manual. Philippines: Vicarich Publication Company Inc.

Department of Education.2001. Reproductive Health. A&E

NFE Accreditation & Equivalency Learning Material.

The Wonder of Me, a poem by Bernadette Borja Rosaroso