The Reward Foundation is a pioneering relationship and sex education charity accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners. We focus on teaching about the adolescent brain and the impact of internet pornography on mental and physical health. Our materials have been developed with a team of experts from education, health and the law to make our lessons unique, practical and fun.
The Reward Foundation is a pioneering relationship and sex education charity accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners. We focus on teaching about the adolescent brain and the impact of internet pornography on mental and physical health. Our materials have been developed with a team of experts from education, health and the law to make our lessons unique, practical and fun.
”Of all activities on the internet, porn has the most potential to become addictive” say Dutch neuroscientists [Meerkerk et al. 2006].
In this lesson pupils will learn about the wide-ranging effects of internet pornography on the brain using a popular TEDx talk The Great Porn Experiment by former science teacher Gary Wilson. It has had over 16 million views. We provide an update on the facts since those given in the 2012 talk. There is a quick quiz to test pupils’ recall, a ‘pair and share’ exercise and a longer period of discussion to allow fuller examination of the very important health issues raised. No pornography is shown in this diversity friendly lesson.
The original TEDx talk was given in Glasgow in 2012 and followed a 4-minute TED talk called The Demise of Guys by renowned social psychologist Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Resources: 12-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) with 1 embedded video with sound and a 10-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf) with hotlinks to relevant research and further resources.
What makes for a trusting, intimate relationship? What are the risks and rewards of pornography use over time? No pornography is shown in this diversity friendly lesson. This lesson is aimed at 15-18 year olds.
Pupils will consider the issues with the help of a fun cartoon and a video interview with young guy who explains his experience with porn. Pupils will have ample opportunity to discuss the important questions in a safe space in pairs or small groups with feedback as a class discussion.
Love, Pornography and Relationships, Scottish Edition is the second of our five lessons on Internet Pornography. It can be taught as a stand-alone lesson or in combination with the first lesson Pornography on Trial and followed by Pornography and Mental Health, Pornography and the Adolescent Brain and The Great Porn Experiment.
This teacher-led lesson is fully resourced with a Teacher’s Guide, slides with embedded videos, links to research papers where appropriate, and signposting to more resources about porn use. These will provide you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson and enable you to speak confidently about the subjects raised.
The Reward Foundation has worked with a range of experts including more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. We have piloted the lessons in schools across the UK.
Resources: 14-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) with 2 embedded videos with sound and a 12-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
What are the unique characteristics of the fantastic, plastic, adolescent brain? How does pornography influence sexual conditioning/ programming? How can I shape my brain and behaviour to make me a more interesting and attractive person?
”Of all activities on the internet, porn has the most potential to become addictive” say Dutch neuroscientists [Meeerkerk et al, 2006].
Pornography & the Adolescent Brain can be taught as a stand-alone lesson. This lesson is suitable for ages 11-18 years and was updated in October 2022.
Pupils learn about the strengths and vulnerabilities of the adolescent brain. They discover how best to build their own brain to become a more successful person. No pornography is shown in this fully resourced, diversity friendly lesson.
There is an opportunity for discussion in pairs or small groups and for feedback as a class. The Teacher’s Guide provides you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson confidently. There are links to research papers where appropriate and signposting to other relevant websites.
The Reward Foundation is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners to run training on the impact of internet pornography on mental and physical health.
We have worked with a range of experts including more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, lawyers, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. We have piloted the lessons in schools across the UK.
Resources: 30-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) and a 22-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
What are the unique characteristics of the fantastic, plastic, adolescent brain? How does pornography influence sexual conditioning/programing? How can I shape my brain and behavior to make me a more interesting and attractive person?
”Of all activities on the internet, porn has the most potential to become addictive” say Dutch neuroscientists [Meerkerk et al, 2006].
Pornography & the Adolescent Brain is suitable for ages 11-18 years. It can be taught as a stand-alone lesson. No pornography is shown in this fully resourced lesson.
Pupils learn about what drives the adolescent brain and why sex is a number one focus from puberty onwards. They discover how best to build their own brain to become a successful person.
There is an opportunity for discussion in pairs or small groups and for feedback as a class. The Teacher’s Guide provides you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson confidently. There are links to research papers where appropriate and signposting to other relevant websites.
The Reward Foundation is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners (family doctors) to run training on the impact of internet pornography on mental and physical health.
One of the lead authors of these lessons was a board member of the (American) Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, 2016-2019. We have worked with a range of experts including more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. We have piloted the lessons in schools across the UK.
Resources: 29-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) and a 22-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
What are the unique characteristics of the fantastic, plastic, adolescent brain? How does sexting and pornography influence sexual conditioning/ programming? How can I shape my brain and behaviour to make me a more interesting and attractive person?
”Of all activities on the internet, porn has the most potential to become addictive” say Dutch neuroscientists [Meerkerk et al, 2006].
Pornography & the Adolescent Brain can be taught as a stand-alone lesson. This lesson is suitable for ages 11-18 years.
Pupils learn about the strengths and vulnerabilities of the adolescent brain. They discover how best to build their own brain to become a more successful person. No pornography is shown in this fully resourced, diversity friendly lesson.
There is an opportunity for discussion in pairs or small groups and for feedback as a class. The Teacher’s Guide provides you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson confidently. There are links to research papers where appropriate and signposting to other relevant websites.
The Reward Foundation is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners to run training on the impact of internet pornography on mental and physical health.
We have worked with a range of experts including more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, lawyers, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. We have piloted the lessons in schools across the UK.
Resources: 29-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) and a 22-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
What makes for a trusting, intimate relationship? What are the risks and rewards of pornography use over time? No pornography is shown in this diversity friendly lesson.
Pupils will consider the issues with a fun cartoon, information on boys’ and girls’ use of pornography and a video interview with young guy who explains his own experiences with porn. Pupils will have ample opportunity to discuss these important questions in a safe space in pairs or small groups with feedback as a class discussion. This lesson is aimed at 15-18 year olds.
Love, Pornography and Relationships is the second of our five lessons on Internet Pornography. It can be taught as a stand-alone lesson or in combination with the first lesson Pornography on Trial and followed by Pornography and Mental Health, Pornography and the Adolescent Brain and The Great Porn Experiment.
This teacher-led lesson is fully resourced with a Teacher’s Guide, slides with embedded videos, links to research papers where appropriate, and signposting to more resources about porn use. These will provide you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson and enable you to speak confidently about the subjects raised.
One of the lead authors of the lessons was a board member of the (American) Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health, 2016-2019. The Reward Foundation has worked with a range of experts including more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. We have piloted the lessons in schools across the UK.
Resources: 14-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) with 2 embedded videos with sound and a 12-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
What makes for a trusting, intimate relationship? What are the risks and rewards of pornography use over time? No pornography is shown in this diversity friendly lesson. This lesson is aimed at 15-18 year olds.
Pupils will consider the issues with the help of a fun cartoon and a video interview with young guy who explains his experience with porn. Pupils will have ample opportunity to discuss the important questions in a safe space in pairs or small groups with feedback as a class discussion.
Love, Pornography and Relationships is the second of our five lessons on Internet Pornography. It can be taught as a stand-alone lesson or in combination with the first lesson Pornography on Trial and followed by Pornography and Mental Health, Pornography and the Adolescent Brain and The Great Porn Experiment.
This teacher-led lesson is fully resourced with a Teacher’s Guide, slides with embedded videos, links to research papers where appropriate, and signposting to more resources about porn use. These will provide you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson and enable you to speak confidently about the subjects raised.
The Reward Foundation has worked with a range of experts including more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. We have piloted the lessons in schools across the UK.
Resources: 14-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) with 2 embedded videos with sound and a 12-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
”Of all activities on the internet, porn has the most potential to become addictive” say Dutch neuroscientists [Meerkerk et al, 2006].
In this lesson pupils will learn about the wide-ranging effects of internet pornography on the brain using a popular TEDx talk The Great Porn Experiment by former science teacher Gary Wilson. It has had over 15 million views. We provide an update on the facts since those given in the 2012 talk. There is a quick quiz to test pupils’ recall, a ‘pair and share’ exercise and a longer period of discussion to allow fuller examination of the very important health issues raised. No pornography is shown in this diversity friendly lesson.
The original TEDx talk was given in Glasgow in 2012 and followed a 4 minute TED talk called The Demise of Guys by renowned social psychologist Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Resources: 12-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) with 1 embedded video with sound and a 10-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf) with hotlinks to relevant research and further resources.
”Of all activities on the internet, porn has the most potential to become addictive” say Dutch neuroscientists [Meerkerk et al, 2006].
In this lesson pupils will learn about the wide-ranging effects of internet pornography on the brain using a popular TEDx talk The Great Porn Experiment by former science teacher Gary Wilson. It has had over 15 million views. We provide an update on the facts since those given in the 2012 talk. There is a quick quiz to test pupils’ recall, a ‘pair and share’ exercise and a longer period of discussion to allow fuller examination of the very important health issues raised. No pornography is shown in this diversity friendly lesson.
The original TEDx talk was given in Glasgow in 2012 and followed a 4 minute TED talk called The Demise of Guys by renowned social psychologist Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Resources: 12-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) with 1 embedded video with sound and a 10-page Teacher’s Guide (.pdf) with hotlinks to relevant research and further resources.
