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STANDARD 2.4 (HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY) ALL STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY AND APPLY THESE CONCEPTS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.
Descriptive Statement: This standard seeks to provide students with an understanding of the physical, emotional and social aspects of human relationships and sexuality and how they support a healthy, active lifestyle. Students learn how to develop and maintain healthy relationships with friends and family. Additionally, students learn medically-accurate information about both abstinence and contraception and learn the skills to enact behaviors to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancy.
Cumulative Progress Indicators
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 4, students will:
A. Relationships 2. Compare the roles, rights, and responsibilities of various family members. 3. Discuss ways that families adjust to changes in the nature or structure of the family. 4. Discuss how culture and tradition influence personal and family development. 5. Discuss factors that support healthy relationships with friends and family. 6. Describe the characteristics of a friend. 7. Describe appropriate ways to show affection and caring.
B. Sexuality 1. Describe the physical, social, and emotional changes occurring at puberty. 2. Discuss why puberty begins and ends at different ages for different people.
C. Pregnancy and Parenting 2. Discuss how the health of the birth mother impacts the development of the fetus.
Link to Standard 2.4 Grade K-2
Link to Standard 2.4 Grade 5-6
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