Middle School
2018 and 2021 Editions
A comprehensive evidence-based sexual health and teen pregnancy prevention curriculum for grades 7-8 and out-of- school youth. Our editions are aligned with the National Health Education Standards (NHES) and the National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES) and our 2018 and 2021 California versions align with the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA).
LESSON TOPICS
Groups Agreements and Sexual Health of Teens
Understanding Change
Exploring Friendships
Bullying and Relationship Violence
Human Trafficking
Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies
Teen Pregnancy Choices and Responsibilities
Gender and Sexual Orientation
HIV/ AIDS Epidemic
Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
Risk Recognition and Risk Reduction
Media and Peer Pressure
Accessing Community Services
- Goal Setting
Special Features
Teacher-Friendly Lessons with Marginal Notes
Pre-Post Tests and Daily Wrap-Up worksheets
Family Home Assignments
Masters for Student Activity Cards
Downloadable support materials with online lesson slides, printable discussion and icon cards and parent materials
Extensive Appendices
California Education Codes, Family Codes, and sample School Board Policies
Parent information including sample notification letters, discussion prompts
Guidelines for Answering Difficult Questions
Guidelines for working with LGBTQ students
Guidelines for “Green Light, Orange Light and Red Light” lesson modifications based on the curriculum’s Logic Mode
Suggested Adaptations for Transitional and Higher Risk Youth