Human Growth and
Development
Parent Informational Meeting
January 28, 2014
7:00 pm
Squadron Line Elementary
Welcome
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Introduction
 Amy
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Muska, Department Supervisor PE/H K12
Elementary HG.D Committee
 Comprised
of teachers, parent, elementary science
curriculum leader, nurses and administrators
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Documents
 Healthy
and Balance Living Curriculum Framework
 Guidelines for the Sexual Health Education
Component of Comprehensive Health Education
Overview
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The Simsbury Public Schools health education curriculum has been
created using the “Healthy and Balanced Living Framework.” In
addition this unit incorporated the “Guidelines for the Sexual Health
Education Component of Comprehensive Health Education.” The
goal of these lessons is to teach preteens about their changing
bodies and beginning stages of puberty. Early adolescence is a
complex time of change emotionally, physically (puberty), socially
and intellectually. Helping students understand the physical and
emotional changes taking place will contribute to their developing an
assured and informed approach to adolescence. Individuals are
more likely to have a positive body image if they are educated,
resulting in a healthy transition during the growing up process.
Essential Learning Outcome
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To provide students with age appropriate,
medically accurate information that
promotes their health and well-being as
they mature into young healthy adults.
Grade 5
Three lessons
Lesson 1:
Lesson 2:
(separated)
Lesson 3:
(separated)
Puberty and Hygiene (mixed group)
Physical Changes in Puberty (Male)
Physical Changes in Puberty (Female)
Emotional Changes in Puberty (Male)
Emotional Changes in Puberty (Female)
DVD “Just Around the Corner for Boys”
DVD “Just Around the Corner for Girls”
Anatomy pictures source: Kidshealth.org website
Grade 6
Four Lessons
Lesson 1: Puberty Overview ( mixed group)
Lesson 2: The male and female reproductive systems
(separated by gender)
Lesson 3: Puberty-its tough for the boys and girls
(separated by gender)
Lesson 4: Interpersonal Relationships (mixed group)
The Puberty Workshop
Anatomy pictures source: Kidshealth.org website
Message
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This is a normal process that occurs in all individuals
Respect your child’s privacy and trust
Communicate sensitivity and respect for both genders during
adolescences/puberty. Remember, it is not just the physical changes
but the emotional and social changes are occurring too
Be the trusted adult who provides the support plus relevant and
reliable information
Continue to instill your family values as your child enters early
adolescences
Keep an open dialogue, encourage the conversation
Have the necessary supplies available for the unexpected
Establish a game plan “What if I get my period when at a friend’s
house?
DVD Viewing
Room 37 Girls 6th grade
 Room 38 Boys 6th grade
 Room 39 Girls 5th grade
 Room 40 Boys 5th grade
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