5th Grade Comprehensive Sexual Health Curriculum

adopted by the Board of Education on March 21, 2023

Per the California Department of Education (CDE)

Elementary School: It is permissible to teach knowledge and skills related to comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education in grades kindergarten through grade six (K–6), inclusive. All instruction and materials in grades K–6 must meet the instructional criteria or baseline requirements in EC Section 51933. Content that is required in grades 7–12 may be also be included in an age-appropriate way in earlier grades. (EC sections 51933, 51934[b].)

Grade 5 Teachers:

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Learning Target: Demonstrate an understanding of expectations during Comprehensive Sexual Health Education lessons using agreements/classroom rules to follow during instruction.

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Learning Target: Demonstrate empathy for others with an understanding of gender roles and stereotypes.

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Learning Target: Demonstrate positive health practices within the school and community, including positive and respectful relationships with peers.

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To review a copy of "Consent (for Kids!)", please contact HealthEducation@egusd.net. 

Learning Target: Use effective decision-making steps to make thoughtful and deliberate decisions.

Activities:

To review a copy of "Consent (for Kids!)", please contact HealthEducation@egusd.net. 
LESSON 5

Puberty

Learning Target: Describe the physical, social, and emotional changes of puberty.

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LESSONS 6 & 7

Reproductive Anatomy

assigned female  |  assigned male

Learning Target: Describe the structure, function, and major parts of the human reproductive system.

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Learning Target: Use an understanding of how diseases are spread to identify ways to prevent transmission and stay healthy.

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LESSON 9

I Am Enough*

Learning Target: Recognize positive characteristics of oneself in order to build confidence and self-esteem.

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Learning Target: Demonstrate how to communicate and respect someone’s personal boundaries.

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Learning Target: Demonstrate positive ways to communicate differences of opinion while maintaining relationships.

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Parent/Guardian Notification Letters (Note: these are for teacher use only. They will be shared with parents/guardians by the child's classroom teacher.)


Teachers: please note that for these 2 letters home you will need access to a pdf editor to change the dates.