Unit Block Plan
East Hartford Public Schools
Health Education
Core Unit:Human Growth and Development Topic:Responsible Sexual Behavior Pacing (# of Lessons):5 – 7
Grade level:
# of Students:
Time:
Standards: (Healthy Lifestyle Framework)
Standards
Description
H-1.9, 1.11, 4.1
H-1.5, 3.1
H1.9. Research and analyze factors that increase the risk of contracting communicable and noncommunicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, cancer, heart disease,
hepatitis)
H.1.11. Compare and contrast abstinence to other forms of contraception to reduce risks of
disease/unintended pregnancy
H.4.1. Analyze how family and cultural diversity enriches and affects personal health behaviors
H.1.5. Analyze ways in which the environment influences the health of the community
H.3.1. Assess the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors
Common Core Standards:
Standards
Description
CCSS.RH.2.9-10,
CCSS.WHST.4.9-10
CCSS.MATH.S.IC.6 ,
CCSS.WHST.1.9-10
Determine central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate
to task, purpose, and audience.
Evaluate reports based on data
Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
Big Idea:
Responsible sexual behavior is essential for sexual health and disease prevention.
Essential Questions:
What behaviors put me at risk for contracting STD's/HIV/AIDS?
What are the most common STD's?
How does sexual health impact my overall wellness?
Concepts & Skills:
Concepts
1.
2.
3.
4.
Healthy sexual health behaviors.
Risks and consequences of STD's.
Risks and effects.
Risk factors and coping.
Skills
1. Demonstrate the influences and behaviors of sexual health
choices.
2. Identify various organs of the reproductive system.
3. Identify short and long term effects of contracting STD's
(Chlamydia/Herpes).
4. Demonstrate strategies to deal with influences, factors, and
risks of sexual activity.
Assessment Evidence:
Activating Prior Knowledge
Pre-Test
2013-2014
Assessing Knowledge Gained
Post-Test
John Collins Type 3 Writing
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Unit Block Plan
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Health Education
Learning Plan:
Class #
Learning Activities
Product
Essential Questions (DOK)
1.
Pre-test
Sexual Responsibility Statements
Day 1
Pre-test
What would be good
decisions in order to be
sexually healthy? What facts
are relevant to advocate for
sexual responsibility?
2.
Sexual Responsibility Statements
Day 2
Class Discussion
Type 1 Handout
What would be good
decisions in order to be
sexually healthy? How would
you apply what you have
learned to develop a safe and
healthy sexual relationship?
3.
STD PowerPoint with Note
sheet
Type 2 Exit Ticket
Can you identify various signs
and symptoms of STI’s?
Compare and contrast
different types of STIs.
4.
Herpes CFA Type 3
Herpes and CFA Type 3
Can you purpose a solution
to a conversation with your
partner about contracting an
STI? How can you evaluate
the different treatment
options?
5.
HIV/AIDs
Post-test
Post-test
Identify and recall signs and
symptoms of various STIs.
Modifications/Differentiation:
Assignments/Activities will be modified based on students needs.
Resources:

N: Drive Health & PE EHHS Health  9th Grade Health

School Based Health Center

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/in-depth/stdsymptoms/art-20047081

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-info/stds-hiv-safer-sex/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7A8QGaCxL4
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Health Education
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