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Youth Risk Prevention: Human Growth and Development Curriculum

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Grade 4 • Grade 5 • Grade 6 • Grade 7 • Grade 8 • Grade 9 • Grade 11

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 4

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• The unit will be taught separately to each respective gender. A letter shall be sent home informing parents the above topics were discussed in class so parents may use the opportunity to discuss the information with their children.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussions. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• Human Growth and Development
  • Gland changes associated with puberty
  • Hygiene – general and those associated with gland changes
  • Menstruation and Hygiene (Females only)
• Disease Prevention
  • General Disease Transmission
  • Prevention of disease through proper hygiene
• Risk Prevention
  • Importance of talking with family
  • Choices and consequences of poor decision making
  • Risk reduction and promotion of self esteem and responsibility

*Notes*
*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 5

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• The unit about HIV/AIDS will be taught coeducationally. The unit about human growth and development will be taught separately to each respective gender. A letter shall be sent home informing parents the above topics were discussed in class so parents may use the opportunity to discuss information with their children.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussion. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.
• Human Growth and Development
  • Gland Functions in Puberty
  • Basic Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy
  • Menstrual Cycle (Females Only)
  • Hygiene
  • Social Issues
  • Appropriate male/female interaction at fifth grade level
  • Importance of talking with family
  • Being a child is fun!
  • Choices and the consequences of poor decision making
  • Risk reduction and promotion of self-esteem and responsibility
  • Emotional issues and other secondary changes as the result of puberty
• HIV/AIDS
  • General disease transmission
  • Types of infectious agents
  • HIV/AIDS terminology
  • HIV/AIDS transmission
  • General HIV/AIDS information such as treatment costs and no vaccine

*Notes*
*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

*Videos currently used in 5th grade Human Growth and Development Classes:
“Always Changing” – 1997 version (purple label)
“HIV/AIDS: Staying Safe”

“What is AIDS” – May be used

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 6

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• The HIV/AIDS unit will be taught coeducationally. The unit on Human Growth and Development will be taught separately by gender. A letter shall be sent home informing parents the above topics were discussed in class so parents may use the opportunity to discuss the information with their children.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussion. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.

• HIV/AIDS
  • Update new information regarding HIV/AIDS since fifth grade instruction.
  • Review HIV transmission methods
• Social Issues
  • A. Changing expectations for behavior and maturity
  • 1. Emotional and social changes
  • B. Transition to Junior High
  • C. Pressures to do risky behavior and peer pressure resistance through good decision making
  • D. Appropriate social behavior among Junior High students
  • E. Dangers of substances – limits friends, judgment, sets up other risk behavior
• Human Growth and Development
  • A. Update and review male and female reproductive anatomy and issues related to puberty.
    

*Notes*

*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

* Videos currently used in 6th grade Human Growth and Development Classes:

None

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 7

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• The unit about HIV/AIDS will be taught coeducationally. The unit about human growth and development will be taught separately to each respective gender. A letter shall be sent home informing parents the above topics were discussed in class so parents may use the opportunity to discuss information with their children.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussion. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.
• Human Reproductive Systems
  • Male Reproductive Structures and Functions
  • Female Reproductive Structures and Functions
  • Human Growth and Development
• Fertilization and Fetal Development
  • Adolescence and Puberty Issues
  • Hygiene
  • Social Behaviors
• Risk Reduction
  • Health and Wellness
  • Risk Behaviors and relation to disease
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention

*Notes*
*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

*Videos currently used in 7th grade Human Growth and Development classes:
“Girl to Woman” – Female anatomy and puberty topics
“Boy to Man” – Male anatomy and puberty topics

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 8

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• Units will be taught coeducationally.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussion. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.
• Human Reproductive Systems
  • Male structures and functions
  • Female structures and functions
• Menstrual Cycle
• Human Endocrine System
  • Glands
  • Hormones
  • How glands and hormones affect the body
• Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care and Healthy Babies
  • Substance Effects on Fetus
  • Nutritional Effects on Fetus
  • Problems of Babies born to teen parents
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Diseases
  • Statistics
  • Prevention with emphasis on abstinence
  • Cures
• Contraceptives
  • Abstinence Benefits
  • Responsible Behavior
  • Types
• Responsible Sexual Behavior
  • Responsible Dating
  • Parenting Responsibilities and Legal Issues of Parenting
  • Substance Effects on Decision Making Process
  • Local Support Resources

*Notes*

*The above program will be taught over a six to eight week period.

*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

*Videos currently used in 8th grade Human Growth and Development Classes:

• “Miracle of Life” – Pregnancy and childbirth
• "Teens and Sex - What You Need to Know"
• "Sexually Transmitted Infections - What You Should Know"

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 9

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• Units will be taught coeducationally.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussion. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.
• Human Reproductive Systems
  • Male Structures and Functions
• Female Structures and Functions
• Terminology
• Male and Female Reproductive Cancers
• Pregnancy
  • Symptoms of Pregnancy
  • Options for the pregnant woman
  • Childbirth Stages
  • Pregnancy and Childbirth Terminology
  • Prenatal Care and Healthy Babies
  • Health risks for teen mothers and babies
  • Substance abuse effects on babies
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease risk for babies
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Diseases
  • Transmission
  • Symptoms and onset
  • Treatments
  • Preventions
  • Help resources
• HIV/AIDS
  • Names and meanings
  • Transmission
  • Myths/Truths
  • Testing
  • Help resources
  • Prevention
• Contraceptives
• Abstinence benefits
• Purpose
• Types
• Use
• Effectiveness/Failure rates
• Help resources
• Responsible Sexual Behavior
• Decision Making
• Abstinence vs. sexual activity
• Consequences
  • Life goals
  • Teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases
  • Parenting legalities
• Substance effects on decision making process
  • substance use and prevention
• Impulse Control
  • Why sexually active?
  • Refusal skills
  • Communication
• Dating Violence
  • Sexual assault meanings
  • Prevention of sexual assault
  • Consequences of sexual assault

*Notes*
*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

*Videos currently used in 9th grade Human Growth and Development Classes:
“A Million Teenagers” – Sexually transmitted diseases
“Birth Control – Myths and Methods” - Contraceptives

Humboldt County School District
Human Growth and Development Course Outline
Grade 11

The following is as recommended by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee and approved by the Humboldt County Board of School Trustees.

Classes will adhere to the following procedures:

• Units will be taught coeducationally.
• The units will be strictly informational.
• Parents are welcome to attend any class session. Parents may wish to attend a class other than the one in which their child is enrolled. Prior arrangements should be made with the office to allow for seating.
• All student questions will be answered. Questions may be asked in class or written for future discussion. Instructors may answer questions in class or individually as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
• Emphasis will be placed on the idea of individual uniqueness and differences, thinking for one’s self, impulse control, consequences resulting from decisions, and preparation for adult life.
• No student will participate in any session without his/her parent’s written permission. A parent permission slip must be returned marked “yes” or “no”.
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Review of previous instruction regarding types, treatments, prevention, symptoms, and onset.
  • Update information with new types and medical advances.
• HIV/AIDS
  • Review of previous instruction regarding transmission, treatment, prevention, and testing.
  • Update information with new medical advances.
• Contraceptives
• Review of previous instruction regarding use, effectiveness, and hazards.
• Update information regarding new methods.
• Resources
• Investigate accessing health resources despite locality.
• New Issues
• Introduce current issues that have arisen since ninth grade instruction.
• May include Date Rape Drugs prevention and dating violence prevention.
  • Review previous instruction regarding personal injury prevention.
  • Investigate accessing health resources despite locality.
• May include parenting legalities issues presentation.
  • Address responsibilities of parenting at any age
  • Legal responsibilities
  • Issues involved should a person become a single parent for any reason – child support, types of custody, visitation issues.

*Notes*
*The above curriculum will be updated as new issues demand. Updates and modifications will be approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee.

*When available, guest speakers and presentations that have been approved by the Humboldt County School District Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee may be used to enhance curriculum. Specific examples are HIV positive speakers and peer educators.

*Videos currently used in Grade 11 curriculum:
“A Million Teenagers” – Sexually Transmitted Diseases
“Preventing STIs” - Sexually Transmitted Infections

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