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NNPS - Family Life Education Program - 2026-2027 Handbook Extract

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• Misuse of social media and text messaging • Consequences of engaging in cyberbullying and sexually explicit communication (sexting) • Strategies for responding to and dealing with inappropriate online communication. Lesson 7: Human Trafficking Students will analyze the lure tactics and means of traffickers. • Discussion of lure tactics traffickers use • How to recognize a potential trafficking situation • Assess the different forms of trafficking (sex and labor) • Protecting personal information online as a way to minimize risk • How to help someone who is suspected of being trafficked Grade 7 (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: Reproductive Review and Emotions Students will examine puberty-related changes for those with male and female anatomy. • Review of male anatomical changes and functions • Review of female anatomical changes and functions • Dealing with strong emotions and acting responsibly Lesson 3: Abstinence Students will assess how the media can influence their decision-making and understand the benefits of not engaging in sexual activity. • Explanation of abstinence as a prevention method for pregnancy and STIs • Abstaining from drug and alcohol use can help avoid engaging in unwanted sexual activity • Benefits of practicing abstinence • Refusal skills and how to deal with peer pressure Lesson 4: Media and Myths Students will examine how the media can influence their decision-making. • Discussing myths related to pregnancy • Identify signs and symptoms of pregnancy • Media’s influence related to sexual activity and body image Lesson 5: Sexually Transmitted Infections Students will examine treatment, prevention, complications, and protection methods for STIs. • Transmission of STIs • Effects of STIs on the body (symptoms, what happens to those left untreated) • Other measures of prevention • Treatment options for those with suspected STIs Updated: 4/20/26 90
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