TANDARD 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 6, students will:

 

A.   Relationships

1.     Compare and contrast the interconnected and cooperative roles of family members.

2.     Investigate ways that individuals and families enhance and support social and emotional health and meet basic human needs.

3.     Describe the characteristics of a healthy relationship and discuss factors that support and sustain it.

4.     Describe how peer relationships may change during adolescence.

5.     Discuss different forms of dating and explain the role of dating in personal growth.

 

B.   Sexuality

        1.     Describe the individual growth patterns of males and females during adolescence.

        2.     Discuss strategies to remain abstinent and resist pressures to become sexually active.

        3.     Discuss the possible physical, social, and emotional impacts of adolescent sexual activity.

        4.     Describe behaviors that place one at risk for HIV/AIDS, STDs, or unintended pregnancy.       

        5.     Identify sexual feelings common to young adolescents and differentiate between having sexual feelings and acting on them.

        6.     Discuss how parents, peers, and the media influence attitudes about sexuality.

 

C.   Pregnancy and Parenting

        1.     Discuss fertilization, embryonic development, and fetal development.

        2.     Describe the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

        3.     Recommend prenatal practices that support a healthy pregnancy.

        4.     Discuss the potential challenges faced by adolescent parents and their families.   

        5.     Recommend sources of information and help for parents.

 

Link to Standard 2.4 Grade 3-4

 

Link to Standard 2.4 Grade 7-8

 

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