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Health Education Curriculum Health Education I (7-8)
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Strand 6: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (HD)

Students will understand reproductive anatomy and physiology, pregnancy, disease prevention, healthy relationships, and refusal skills. Utah Code requires parental notification for instruction on child sexual abuse prevention and parental consent for instruction on sex education. Instruction shall stress the benefit of abstinence before marriage and fidelity after marriage.

Standard HI.HD.2:

Describe the anatomy, physiology, and ways to care for the reproductive system.
  • Maturation & Reproduction: Boys (Lesson Plan)
    Per Utah Code 53G-10-402 parental consent is required prior to instruction in this content.This lesson explains the changes that boys in Upper Elementary and Middle School can expect as they enter puberty and suggestions on how to respond to these changes. It also explains the purpose and process of intercourse in regards to reproduction. The materials included are designed for boys taught either by a certified medical professional or in the home by parents/guardians. This lesson contains:Images from Advocates for YouthA video from the Puberty Workshop on eMediaCover Image 


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