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Lesson 2: Peer Pressure, Substance Abuse, and Reproduction
Students will continue to explore the changes of puberty and explain human reproduction.
• Identify specific strategies for dealing with peer pressure.
• Understand the dangers of substance abuse.
• Explain how reproduction occurs.
• Understand the development of a baby at different stages.
Middle School
Grade 6 (seven 45-minute classes)
Lesson 1: Introduction, Trusted Adults
Students will demonstrate an increased understanding of who trusted adults are, how to approach trusted adults with
questions about puberty and how to create healthy relationships with them.
• Establishing classroom norms/rules
• Defining trusted adults
• Helping students establish healthy relationships with adults in their lives
Lesson 2: Puberty
Students will examine puberty-related changes in both male and female anatomy.
• Age range for puberty in both male and female anatomy
• Introduction to anatomical changes to the body; endocrine systems' role in the process
• Proper hygiene during and after puberty
• Showing respect to yourself and others during puberty
Lesson 3: Female Anatomy/Pubertal Changes
Students will demonstrate knowledge of specific female anatomical and emotional changes during puberty.
• Menstruation and hygiene products
• Labeling female anatomy and discussing its role in reproduction
• Hormones and their effect on the body (emotionally and physically)
Lesson 4: Male Anatomy/Pubertal Changes
Students will demonstrate knowledge of specific male anatomical and emotional changes during puberty.
• Discussion on erections and wet dreams
• Labeling male anatomy and discussing its role in reproduction
• Hormones and their effect on the body (emotionally and physically)
Lesson 5: Abstinence, HIV/AIDS
Students will examine the transmission and complications of HIV/AIDS.
• Transmission methods of HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS and their effect on the body, mainly the immune system
• Using abstinence as a preventative measure
• Treating those with HIV/AIDS in a respectful manner
Lesson 6: Sexting, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse/Assault
Students will identify safe and unsafe uses of technology and demonstrate strategies for responding to inappropriate
messages or online behaviors
• Positive aspects of social media and text messaging
Updated: 4/20/26
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