Health Curriculum
The following is a summary of the sexual health education curriculum by grade
level:
Kindergarten
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Who is Teaching?
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5. Healthy Relationships
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Recognize characteristics of a friend.H1.Se6.Ka
· Name friends
and list characteristics that make them friends.
o Kids Health in the Classroom
https://classroom.kidshealth.org/ Personal Health Series: Growing Up & Emotions –
Getting Along
OR Friends 5E Lesson
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First Grade
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5. Healthy Relationships
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Describe characteristics of a friend.
H1.Se6.1a
· Name friends
and list characteristics that make them friends.
o Kids Health in the Classroom
https://classroom.kidshealth.org/
Personal Health Series: Growing Up & Emotions –
Getting Along
OR Friends 5E Lesson
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Classroom teacher
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Second Grade
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Topic
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Content/Curriculum
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5. Healthy Relationships
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Identify characteristics and benefits of healthy friendships.
H1.Se6.2a
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Kids Health: Personal Health Series- Getting Along
Describe healthy ways for family members and friends to express
feelings toward each other. H4.Se6.2a
o Example might include describing how to appropriately
express a strong feeling like anger (e.g., “I messages,”
count to 10, etc.)
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Kids Health: Personal Health Series - Feelings Lesson
Explain why unwanted touches should be reported to a trusted adult.
H1.Se6.2b
Demonstrate how to tell trusted adults about unwanted touch until
action is taken. H4.Se6.2b
o Second Step Child Protection Unit: Lesson 3 Safe and Unsafe Touches Lesson
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Third Grade
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Topic
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Content/Curriculum
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5. Healthy Relationships
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List characteristics of health and unhealthy relationships.
H1.Se6.3a
· Identify what
makes a healthy family.
· Recognize the
different relationships within the family, such as parent/child and
sibling/sibling.
· Discuss ways
your family members show they care for each other.
· List ways
families can resolve conflicts, for example family meetings, parent
involvement, and talking things out.
Identify trusted adults to communicate with about relationships.
H4.Se6.3a
Identify positive ways to communicate differences of opinion while
maintaining relationships. H4.Se6.3b
Understand that a child is not at fault if an unwanted touch
occurs. H1.Se6.3b
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Fourth Grade
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Topic
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Content/Curriculum
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Who is Teaching?
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5. Healthy Relationships
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Describe characteristics of healthy friendships and other
relationships.
H1.Se6.4
o How to be a Good Friend Lesson
Explain importance of communicating with trusted adults about
relationships.
H2.Se.6.4a
· Have students
role-play and let them finish the role-play situation on paper
Demonstrate positive ways to communicate differences of opinion and
feelings while maintaining relationships.
H4.Se6.4
· Teach
strategies to respect the opinions of others (listening, paraphrasing,
being curious about another’s ideas, etc.)
· Model
strategies to manage anger
Understand ways family, friends, and peers can have a positive or
negative influence on relationships.
H2.Se6.4b
o Have students design and administer a health attitudes
survey tool to a population representative of family members, friends
and peer-group members
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Fifth Grade
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Content/Curriculum
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1. Anatomy & Physiology
2. Growth & Development
3. Reproduction
4. HIV/AIDS Prevention
5. Healthy Relationships
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Students watch: Always Changing and Growing Up
Females:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv21b3ZpSLg
Males:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XF0awGRTWs
Anatomy & Physiology—KNOW (OSPI)
Growth & Development—KNOW (OSPI)
Reproduction—KNOW (OSPI)
All students watch: HIV and Me: Marissa's Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2J7bH1JQ40
HIV/AIDS Prevention—KNOW (OSPI)
Explain importance of using social media safely, legally, and
respectfully.
H1.Se6.5b
· Lead students
in a discussion about how to differentiate between healthy and
unhealthy and reliable and unreliable sources of information.
· Role play how
to use social media safely, legally, and respectfully.
· Understand
the consequences of using social media to harm or hurt others.
Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy relationships
H1.Se6.5a
· Define and
describe healthy and respectful ways to express friendship, attraction
and affection.
· Demonstrate
refusal skills to protect personal boundaries.
· Have students
demonstrate peer pressure resistance skills.
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School Nurse and gender-alike certificated staff*
1. Anatomy & Physiology
2. Growth & Development
3. Reproduction
4. HIV/AIDS Prevention
*Current Practice is to separate boys and girls and to arrange school nurse or same-gender adult to facilitate learning.
Classroom teacher
5. Healthy Relationships
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Sixth Grade
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Anatomy, Reproduction, and Pregnancy
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Identify parts of the reproductive systems. H1.Se1.6
Lesson 1 – Introduction
Lesson 2 - KNOW (OSPI) Lesson Reproductive System
– students
only need to identify medical terms and locations of
reproductive system.
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MS Science Teacher
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Puberty and Development
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Identify physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that occur
during puberty. H1.Se2.6
Lesson 3 KNOW (OSPI) Lesson Puberty Day 1
Lesson 4 KNOW (OSPI) Lesson Puberty Day 2
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MS Science Teacher
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Prevention
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Define abstinence and explain why it is the most effective method to
prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STDs),
including HIV. H1.Se4.6a
Explain how STDs are transmitted. H1.Se4.6b
Identify protective factors and risk behaviors H1.Se4.6c
Introduce background information of KNOW
Lesson 5 – KNOW Curriculum: HIV Overview –
Transmission
Lesson 6– KNOW Curriculum: Abstinence and Refusal
Skills
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MS Science Teacher
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Healthy Relationships
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Explain importance of talking with a family member and other trusted
adults about relationships. H3.Se5.6
Lesson 7 KNOW Lesson Family
Identify ways to communicate
effectively in a variety of
relationships. H1.Se5.6a
Lesson 8 KNOW Lesson
Decision-Making
Recognize that everyone has the right
to set boundaries
based on personal values. H1.Se5.6b
Lesson 9 KNOW Lesson Self
Esteem
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MS PE Teacher
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Seventh Grade
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Topic
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Content/Curriculum
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1. Anatomy, Reproduction, and Pregnancy
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Describe reproductive systems including body parts and functions.
H1.Se1.7a KNOW Lesson 1 & 2 Reproductive System &
Pregnancy (2 days)
Describe the stages of a pregnancy from fertilization to birth.
H1.Se1.7b
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MS Science Teacher
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2. Puberty and Development
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Recognize that there are individual differences in growth and
development. H1.Se2.7 Lesson 3 – Puberty - Growth &
Development (1 day)
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MS Science Teacher
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3. Prevention
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List and describe commonly used methods of birth control, including
abstinence. H1.Se4.7a Lesson 5 KNOW 7-2, Abstinence and
Refusal Skills (1 day)
Describe methods to prevent the transmission of STDs/HIV, including
abstinence. H1.Se4.7b Lesson 4 KNOW 7-1, HIV and Other STDs
(1 day)
Understand that all STDs are treatable and many are curable. H1.Se4.7c
Identify medically accurate information about STDs.
H3.Se4.7
Identify a decision-making model that can be used to make a
health-related decision. H5.Se4.7
Describe factors that contribute to or protect against engaging in
risk behaviors. H1.Se4.7d
Describe factors that contribute to or protect against engaging in
risk behaviors. H1.Se4.7d
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MS Science Teacher
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4. Healthy Relationships
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Describe characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
H1.Se5.7
Demonstrate communication skills that foster healthy relationships.
H4.Se5.7a
Lesson 7 & 8 KNOW Rules of Dating/ Healthy Relationships
Explain importance of setting personal boundaries and showing respect
for the boundaries and values of others. H4.Se5.7b
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PE Teachers
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Eighth Grade
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Topic
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Content/Curriculum
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Who is Teaching?
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1. Anatomy, Reproduction, and Pregnancy
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Summarize reproductive systems and their functions, including the path
of an egg during ovulation and the path of sperm during ejaculation.
H1.Se1.8a
KNOW Lesson 1 – Reproductive System &
Pregnancy
Identify physical, emotional, and social effects of
sexual activity. H1.Se1.8b
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MS Science Teacher
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2. Puberty and Development
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Describe the physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that
occur during adolescence. H1.Se2.8
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MS Science Teacher
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3. Prevention
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Summarize ways to prevent pregnancy and STDs. H1.Se4.8a
Lesson 3 KNOW 7-1, HIV and Other STDs
Lesson 4 KNOW 7-2, Abstinence and Refusal Skills
Lesson 5 KNOW 7-3, Risk Recognition
Identify medically accurate resources about contraceptive methods,
STDs/HIV, and pregnancy. H3.Se4.8
Summarize signs, symptoms, potential impact, and treatment of STDs.
H1.Se4.8b
Use a decision-making model to make a health-related decision.
H5.Se4.8
Compare and contrast potential outcomes of risk behaviors and
protective factors. H1.Se4.8c
Describe personal role in protecting one’s own sexual and
reproductive health. H7.Se4.8
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MS Science Teacher
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4. Healthy Relationships
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Explain how to build and maintain healthy family, peer, and dating
relationships.
H1.Se5.8a Lesson 6 – KNOW Rules of Dating
Define sexual consent and identify ways that consent can be
communicated and accepted. H1.Se5.8b Lesson 7 –
KNOW Saying No
Analyze the impact of technology and social media on friendships and
relationships. H2.Se8.8.
Develop a plan to communicate and maintain personal boundaries and
values. H6.Se5.8
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MS PE Teacher
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High School
One-half credit (0.5) of Health is a Washington State graduation requirement. Below are the Washington State Learning Standards addressed in Personal Health (9th grade) and Health and Fitness (9th, 10th grade). Parents may opt their child/children out of specific sexual health content by completing a waiver form.
Topic: Sexual Health Content/Standards: See below Who is teaching? Certificated Health/CTE Teachers
Health and Fitness-Sexual Health Anatomy, Reproduction, and Pregnancy
- Summarize fertilization, fetal development, and childbirth. H1. Se1.HSa
- Explain the role hormones play in sexual behavior and decision-making. H5. Se1.HS
- Describe emotional, social, physical, and financial effects of being a teen or young adult parent. H1. Se1.HSb
- Describe behaviors that impact reproductive health. H1. Se1.HSc
Puberty, Development
- Explain the physical, social, mental, and emotional changes associated with being a young adult. H1. Se2.HSa
- Describe how sexuality and sexual expression change throughout the life span.H1. Se2 HSb
Self-Identity
- Evaluate how culture, media, society, and other people influence our perceptions of gender roles, sexuality, and relationships. H2. Se3.HS
Prevention
- Understands the transmission and prevention of STDs/HIV and evaluate the effectiveness of abstinence, condoms, and other contraceptives in preventing pregnancy/STD transmission. H1. Se4.HSa
- Understand that people can choose abstinence at different times in their lives. H1. Se4.HSb
- Advocate for STD testing and treatment for sexually active youth. H8. Se4.HS
Healthy Relationships
- Differentiate between affection, love, commitment, and sexual attraction. H1. Se5.HSa
- Compare and contrast characteristics of healthy and unhealthy romantic and sexual relationships. H1. Se5.HSb
- Demonstrate effective ways to communicate with a partner about healthy sexual decisions and consent. H4. Se5.HS
- Analyze factors that can affect the ability to give or recognize consent to sexual activity. H2. Se5.HS
Washington State Laws
- Understand importance of personal and social responsibility for sexual decisions. H7. Se6.HS
- Examine laws and consequences related to sexual offenses, including when a minor is involved. H1. Se6.HSa
- Identify laws and concerns related to sending or posting sexually explicit pictures or messages. H1.Se6.HSb
First Aid
- Apply basic first aid skills. H7. Sa2.HSa
- Demonstrate CPR and AED procedures. H7. Sa2.HSb