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5-18-2012 Teen Sexuality

Teching the CCCS

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Grades 5-8

Human Relationships and Sexuality: Sexuality

2.4 Human Relationships and Sexuality: All students will acquire knowledge about the physical, emotional, and social aspects of human relationships and sexuality and apply these concepts to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
B.   Sexuality				RESOURCES
6	Most significant physical, emotional, and mental growth changes occur during adolescence, but not necessarily at the same rates.	2.4.6.B.1	Compare growth patterns of males and females during adolescence.	Growth and Development Growing Body and Mind Sexual Health Adolescent Growth Teen Growth Resist Sexual Pressure Teens and Sex 11 Facts about Teens and STIs FAQs – HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet Prevalence of STIs Teens and STDs Abstinence Sexually Transmitted Infections Talking about STIs Reality Check Teenage Sexual Knowledge Stay Teen Types of STDs Atlantic Health Systems: Sexuality and Sexual Health It’s Great to Wait HIV 2001 Sexual Health in NJ Teens Kids’ Guide HPV and You Info for Teens UMDNJ Just for Teens Learning about HIV and AIDS Teach AIDS Gender and Gender Identity Amnesty International Development of Sexual Orientation Cultural Fairness Self-Examination Breast and Pelvic Exams
	Responsible actions regarding sexual behavior impact the health of oneself and others.	2.4.6.B.2	Summarize strategies to remain abstinent and resist pressures to become sexually active.
		2.4.6.B.3	Determine behaviors that place one at risk for HIV/AIDS, STIs,HPV, or unintended pregnancy.
		2.4.6.B.4	Predict the possible physical, social, and emotional impacts of adolescent decisions regarding sexual behavior.
8	Personal lifestyle habits and genetics influence sexual development as well as overall growth patterns.	2.4.8.B.1	Analyze the influence of hormones, nutrition, the environment, and heredity on the physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during puberty.
	Responsible actions regarding sexual behavior impact the health of oneself and others.	2.4.8.B.2	Determine the benefits of sexual abstinence and develop strategies to resist pressures to become sexually active.
		2.4.8.B.3	Compare and contrast methods of contraception used by adolescents and factors that may influence their use.
		2.4.8.B.4	Relate certain behaviors to placing one at greater risk for HIV/AIDS, STIs, and unintended pregnancy.
	Discussion of topics regarding sexuality requires a safe, supportive environment where sensitivity and respect is shown toward all.	2.4.8.B.5	Discuss topics regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural stereotyping.
	Early detection strategies assist in the prevention and treatment of illness or disease.	2.4.8.B.6	Explain the importance of practicing routine healthcare procedures such as breast self-examination, testicular examinations, and HPV vaccine.

5-17-2012 Raging Teenage Relationships

Teching the CCCS

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Grades 5-8

Human Relationships and Sexuality: Relationships

2.4 Human Relationships and Sexuality: All students will acquire knowledge about the physical, emotional, and social aspects of human relationships and sexuality and apply these concepts to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
A. Relationships				RESOURCES
6	Healthy relationships require a mutual commitment.	2.4.6.A.1	Compare and contrast how families may change over time.	Teen Guide to Separation and Divorce Parents’ Guide to Separation and Divorce Kids’ Guide to Separation and Divorce Changeville Coping With Change Positive Coping Skills Parents Problem Solving for Teens Problem Solving with Teenagers Teen Relationships ABCs of a Healthy Relationship Your Teen’s Friends Healthy Teen Network Parent-Teen Relationships Relationships, Family, and Friends Abusive Teen Relationships and Teen Dating Violence Emerging Issues Dating Violence Safety Plan Recognizing Abuse Teen Data Start Strong NCADV Facts Building Healthy Relationships Adolescent Relationships Building Healthy Teen Relationships Talking to your Teen Teenager’s Guide to the Real World Relationships & Feelings TERA Relationship Questions
		2.4.6.A.2	Analyze the characteristics of healthy friendships and other relationships.
		2.4.6.A.3	Examine the types of relationships adolescents may experience.
		2.4.6.A.4	Demonstrate successful resolution of a problem(s) among friends and in other relationships.
		2.4.6.A.5	Compare and contrast the role of dating and dating behaviors in adolescence.
8	The values acquired from family, culture, personal experiences, and friends impact all types of relationships.	2.4.8.A.1	Predict how changes within a family can impact family members.
		2.4.8.A.2	Explain how the family unit impacts character development.
		2.4.8.A.3	Explain when the services of professionals are needed to intervene in relationships.
		2.4.8.A.4	Differentiate between affection, love, commitment, and sexual attraction.
		2.4.8.A.5	Determine when a relationship is unhealthy and explain effective strategies to end the relationship.
		2.4.8.A.6	Develop acceptable criteria for safe dating situations, such as dating in groups, setting limits, or only dating someone of the same age.

5-16-2012 Dependency, Addiction, and Treatment

Teching the CCCS

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Grades 5-8

Drugs and Medicines: Dependency, Addiction, and Treatment

2.3 Drugs and Medicines: All students will acquire knowledge about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and medicines and apply these concepts to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
C. Dependency/Addiction and Treatment				RESOURCES
6	Substance abuse is caused by a variety of factors.	2.3.6.C.1	Summarize the signs and symptoms of a substance abuse problem and the stages that lead to dependency/ addiction.	The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction Drug Abuse Teaching Packets The Cycle of Addiction The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction Facts for Parents and Teachers Heads Up: Drugs and Your Body Understanding Alcohol: Investigations into Biology and Behavior Brain and Addiction Drug Abuse Recognition Learning and Teaching Drug Education Warning Signs for Drug Use Effects of Drug Use Teenage Drug Abuse Journal Facts for Educators Drug Abuse, Addiction, and the Adolescent Brain Education for Drug Use Prevention: Training Manual Drug Addiction Treatment Alcohol Dependence And Withdrawal Medical Drug or Alcohol Detox The Role of Family History Drug Addiction Predisposition Predisposition to Drug or Alcohol Addiction From Molecules to Managed Care Intervention FAQs Addiction Intervention Drug Addiction Intervention
		2.3.6.C.2	Explain how wellness is affected during the stages of drug dependency/ addiction.
		2.3.6.C.3	Determine the extent to which various factors contribute to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents, such as peer pressure, low self-esteem, genetics, and poor role models.
	There are many ways to obtain help for treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse problems.	2.3.6.C.4	Determine effective strategies to stop using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and that support the ability to remain drug-free.
8	Substance abuse is caused by a variety of factors.	2.3.8.C.1	Compare and contrast theories about dependency/ addiction (such as genetic predisposition, gender-related predisposition, and multiple risks) and provide recommendations that support a drug free life.
	The ability to interrupt a drug dependency/ addiction typically requires outside intervention, a strong personal commitment, treatment, and the support of family, friends, and others.	2.3.8.C.2	Summarize intervention strategies that assist family and friends to cope with the impact of substance abuse.

5-15-2012 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Teching the CCCS

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Grades 5-8

Drugs and Medicines: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

2.3 Drugs and Medicines: All students will acquire knowledge about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and medicines and apply these concepts to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
B. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs				RESOURCES
6	There is a strong relationship between individuals who abuse drugs and increased intentional and unintentional health-risk behaviors.	2.3.6.B.1	Explain the system of drug classification and why it is useful in preventing substance abuse.	Heads Up on Scholastic NIDA for Teens Teens Health: Drugs and Alcohol ATOD Lesson: 3-5 ATOD Lesson: 4-5 Dept. of Ed Programs TCADR: Tip Sheets Above the Influence AA American Counsel for Drug Education American Society of Addition Medicine Canadian Center on Substance Abuse Smoking and Tobacco Use Youth and Tobacco Check Yourself Listen Drug Strategies CU: Community Standards and Wellness - ATOD Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco DAODAS Drugs of Abuse Web of Addictions Helping Others Live Sober Prevent Underage Drinking Stop Underage Drinking Monitoring the Future MADD Close to Home Empowered Parent NCADD Inhalant Abuse Information Childhood Drinking Coalition Drug Endangered Children The Anti-Drug Drug Free.org Harvard Study Too Smart to Start The Cool Spot
		2.3.6.B.2	Relate tobacco use and the incidence of disease.
		2.3.6.B.3	Compare the effect of laws, policies, and procedures on smokers and nonsmokers.
		2.3.6.B.4	Determine the impact of the use and abuse of alcohol on the incidence of illness, injuries, and disease, the increase of risky health behaviors, and the likelihood of harm to one’s health.
		2.3.6.B.5	Determine situations where the use of alcohol and other drugs influence decision-making and can place one at risk.
		2.3.6.B.6	Summarize the signs and symptoms of inhalant abuse.
		2.3.6.B.7	Analyze the relationship between injected drug use and diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
8	There is a strong relationship between individuals who abuse drugs and increased intentional and unintentional health-risk behaviors.	2.3.8.B.1	Compare and contrast the physical and behavioral effects of commonly abused substances by adolescents.
		2.3.8.B.2	Predict the legal and financial consequences of the use, sale, and possession of illegal substances.
		2.3.8.B.3	Analyze the effects of all types of tobacco use on the aging process.
		2.3.8.B.4	Compare and contrast smoking laws in New Jersey with other states and countries.
		2.3.8.B.5	Explain the impact of alcohol and other drugs on those areas of the brain that control vision, sleep, coordination, and reaction time and the related impairment of behavior, judgment, and memory.
		2.3.8.B.6	Relate the use of alcohol and other drugs to decision-making and risk for sexual assault, pregnancy, and STIs.
		2.3.8.B.7	Explain the impact of inhalant use and abuse on social, emotional, mental, and physical wellness.
		2.3.8.B.8	Analyze health risks associated with injected drug use.

5-14-2012 Medicines in the Home

Teching the CCCS

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Grades 5-8

Drugs and Medicines: Medicines

2.3 Drugs and Medicines: All students will acquire knowledge about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and medicines and apply these concepts to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
A. Medicines				RESOURCES
6	Medicines come in a variety of forms (prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, medicinal supplements), are used for numerous reasons, and should be taken as directed in order to be safe and effective.	2.3.6.A.1	Compare and contrast short- and long-term effects and the potential for abuse of commonly used over-the-counter and prescription medicines and herbal and medicinal supplements.	Medicines in my Home Brain Power Challenge on NIDA Medical Animation Library Over-The-Counter Drug Abuse Drugs.com Teen OTC & Prescription Drug Abuse NIDA InfoFacts Teen Drug Abuse Prescription Drug Abuse Medscape Understanding Side Effects Drug Side Effects Drugs: What You Should Know Prescription Drugs Fast Facts Adolescent vs. Adult Treatment Treating Teens for Substance Abuse
		2.3.6.A.2	Compare information found on over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
8	Medicines come in a variety of forms (prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, medicinal supplements), are used for numerous reasons, and should be taken as directed in order to be safe and effective.	2.3.8.A.1	Explain why the therapeutic effects and potential risks of commonly used over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs, and herbal and medicinal supplements vary in different individuals.
		2.3.8.A.2	Compare and contrast adolescent and adult abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medicines and the consequences of such abuse.