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

 

By the end of Grade 2, students will:

 

A.   Relationships

        1.    Identify different kinds of families and explain that families may differ for many reasons.

        2.    Explain that all family members have certain rights and responsibilities that contribute to the successful functioning of the family.

        3.    Explain that families experiencing a change or crisis can get help if they need it.

        4.    Define friendship and explain that friends are important throughout life.

        5.    Identify appropriate ways for children to show affection and caring.

 

B.   Sexuality

1.    Explain the physical differences and similarities of the genders.

 

C.   Pregnancy and Parenting

1.    Explain that human beings develop inside their birth mother, are helpless when born, and must be fed, clothed, and nurtured.

 

 

Link to Standard 2.4 Grade 3-4

 

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