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Student Learning Objectives Aligned to the National Health Education Standards

[Tier A | Tier B | Tier C | Optional Lessons]

Tier A: I Wonder How Things Work

LESSON A-1: A Climate for Growth

Students will:

·         Name kinds of body cells and sex cells. (CC)

·         Propose guidelines for discussions during the puberty lessons. (IC)

·         Test what they already know about puberty. (CC)

·         Identify ways to initiate communication with their parents regarding growing up. (AI, IC)

LESSON A-2: New Life

Students will:

·         Examine a variety of ways animals reproduce themselves. (CC)

·         Explain that fertilization must occur for a new life to begin. (CC)

·         Compare and contrast animal families and human families. (CC)

·         Explain the reasons to wait until adulthood before having a baby and making a life-long commitment to being a parent. (CC)

LESSON A-3: Families and Roles

Students will:

·         Relate positive qualities they admire in their families. (CC)

·         Improve communication skills with their families. (IC)

·         Examine sex roles, sex role expectations, stereotypes, and ways they can affect people. (AN)

LESSON A-4: Social and Emotional Changes

Students will:

·         Identify social and emotional changes occurring during puberty. (CC)

·         Describe normal variations in individual rates of change during puberty. (CC)

·         Examine case studies and plan ways to respect a peer who is going through an awkward stage of puberty. (AN, SM)

LESSON A-5: Growing Up Male

Students will:

·         Identify additional changes that occur in males during puberty. (CC)

·         Define the structures and functions of the male reproductive system. (CC)

·         Practice their communication skills by talking with their parents or other trusted adult about puberty. (AI, IC)

LESSON A-6: Growing Up FemaleStudents will:

·         Identify additional changes that occur in females during puberty. (CC)

·         Define the structures and functions of the female reproductive system. (CC)

·         Practice their communication skills by talking with their parents or other trusted adult about puberty. (AI, IC)


Tier B: I Wonder What Is Happening to Me

LESSON B-1: Ready, Set, Grow! Students will:

·         List changes that will occur as they grow and mature. (CC)

·         Formulate guidelines for discussions during the puberty lessons. (IC)

·         Assess what they already know about puberty. (CC)

·         Develop a plan for improving communication with their parents regarding changes in puberty. (AI, IC)

LESSON B-2: Puberty and the Male Reproductive System

Students will:

·         Summarize what they know about growing up. (CC)

·         Identify physical and emotional changes occurring during puberty. (CC)

·         Define the structures and functions of the male reproductive system. (CC)

LESSON B-3: Puberty and the Female Reproductive System

Students will:

·         Define the structures and functions of the female reproductive system. (CC)

·         Practice their communication skills by talking with their parents or other trusted adult about puberty. (AI)

LESSON B-4: Reproduction

Students will:

·         Review the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems. (CC)

·         Describe the changes that indicate an individual is physically capable of reproduction. (CC)
 

LESSON B-5: Personal Hygiene and Healthy Habits

Students will:

·         Distinguish between accurate and inaccurate sources of information about puberty. (AI)

·         Demonstrate the intent to implement personal hygiene and healthy habits. (SM)

·         Select their personal reasons for postponing sexual intercourse. (AN)

LESSON B-6: Media Messages Students will:

·         Critique advertisements and popular music for the presence of messages about sexuality. (AI)

·         Compose advice for their peers to advocate for accurate information and healthy behavior. (AI, IC)

[Tier A | Tier B | Tier C | Optional Lessons]

Tier C: I Wonder What Happens Next

LESSON C-1: Growing Together

Students will:

·         Recall prior knowledge about puberty. (CC)

·         Compose guidelines for discussions during the puberty lessons. (CC)

·         Develop a plan for improving communication with their parents regarding growing up. (IC)

LESSON C-2: Building Blocks of LifeStudents will:

·         Describe prenatal development from a single cell to a complex organism. (CC)

·         Review the anatomy of human body cells and the roles of chromosomes, DNA, and genes as the basic units of heredity. (CC)

·         Compare and contrast human body cells with reproductive cells. (CC)

·         Explain how sex is determined by the X and Y chromosomes received from the egg and sperm cells. (CC)

·         Assess themselves for the presence of inherited traits. (CC)

LESSON C-3: Fetal DevelopmentStudents will:

·         Explain that birth defects can be caused by heredity and environment. (AI)

·         Describe the developmental milestones of a developing fetus. (CC)

·         List factors that increase the likelihood of being able to bear healthy children in the future. (CC)

·         Recommend lifestyle choices that will favorably affect a developing fetus. (AN)
 

LESSON C-4: How My Body Works

Students will:

·         Explain the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. (CC)

·         Deduce that parenthood should be reserved for adults who are able to make a life-long commitment to raising a child.  (SM)

·         List the risks of having sexual intercourse as adolescents. (CC)

·         List the benefits of abstaining from sexual intercourse as adolescents. (CC)

·         Practice communicating with parents and other caring adults about sexual behavior and relationships. (IC)

LESSON C-5: Emotions and Relationships

Students will:

·         Explain typical emotional changes that occur during puberty. (CC)

·         Describe ways to show affection that demonstrate respect. (CC)

LESSON C-6: Growing Strong

Students will:

·         Identify reasons some young people might have sexual intercourse and recommend alternatives. (CC)

·         Summarize peer refusal skills and how to avoid trouble. (CC)

·         Practice peer refusal skills and how to avoid trouble in situations involving sexual risk. (IC)

[Tier A | Tier B | Tier C | Optional Lessons]

Optional Lessons: More Wonders

LESSON O-1: Changes in the Skin

Students will:

·         Summarize challenges in caring for their skin, hair, and nails during puberty. (CC)

·         Propose ways to care for their skin, hair, and nails as they mature. (SM)

LESSON O-2: Dominant or Recessive? Identical or Fraternal?

Students will:

·         Explain the difference between dominant and recessive traits. (CC)

·         Draw diagrams that illustrate possible combinations of dominant and recessive traits in offspring. (CC)

·         Compare and contrast identical twins and fraternal twins. (CC)

·         Distinguish between the roles of heredity, environment, and lifestyle on their health by making a personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle choice. (AN, SM)

LESSON O-3: Preventing Pregnancy and STIsStudents will:

·         Describe the potential negative consequences of having sexual intercourse. (CC)

·         Explain ways to eliminate or reduce the risks of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. (SM)

·         Demonstrate ways to locate accurate information and assistance related to sexual behavior and its consequences. (AI)

 

CC = Core Concepts

AN = Analyzing Influences

AI = Accessing Information

IC = Interpersonal Communication

SM = Self Management

  

[Tier A | Tier B | Tier C | Optional Lessons]

Read Why Provide Puberty Education? to see why puberty education is important.

Puberty: The Wonder Years was first published 2002. The 2010 edition is now available.
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