General information

• The sixth grade health unit is taught through science classes.
• All science teachers attend health training regarding the middle school health curriculum.
• The health curriculum, textbook, and resources are available for review at the school prior to the start of the unit.
• Permission slips are required for students to participate in the health unit.
• As per Board of Education policy, students and families have the opportunity to opt out of the unit due to personal, religious and/or ethical beliefs.
• If a student opts out of the health unit, an alternative assignment will be provided that students can complete during this time period in a location designated by the school (e.g. library, another classroom).

Unit overview

Human sexuality with an emphasis on self esteem

Students will:

• learn the definition of human sexuality and other related vocabulary
• review puberty and hygiene
• learn and model life skills that will address goal setting
• learn about the reproductive systems of males and females
• discuss the process of conception, fetal development and birth
• identify the characteristics of a healthy person
• identify ways to promote self esteem
• recognize and express emotions in healthy ways