PERMISSION SLIP: 6th Grade Health - Family Life Unit
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Your child is enrolled in 6th Grade Physical Education, he/she will receive instruction in Family Life/Human Development, Disease Prevention, and Sexual Harassment during Third Term.
During the unit, boys and girls are separated for instruction regarding puberty and human development but receive information on disease prevention and sexual abuse and sexual harassment together. You are invited and encouraged to review all of the materials used, and ask questions you may have during the Parent Preview.
We believe that communication between parents and their children about these important topics is vital. To this end, an opportunity to meet the teacher and preview all materials will be held on:
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Date and Time
The following videos are used during instruction. The Parent Preview will include the videos:
· If you have a daughter, she will view Puberty for Girls: Amazing Changes Inside and Out
· If you have a son, he will view Puberty for Boys: Amazing Changes Inside and Out
· Both girls and boys will view AIDS: Facts for Kids
· Both girls and boys will view B Careful When U Txt: The Dangers of Texting and Sexting
We hope you will attend this meeting. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. If you cannot make the meeting, some of the materials may be checked out for viewing from the Professional Library and Instructional Materials Center, located at 44 West Frederick St., Walkersville, MD 21793. Resource information, as well the list of videos that parents can check out to view in advance, can be found by visiting our website: http://education.fcps.org/healthpek12 then by clicking on the Material Reservations tab; choose the appropriate level for your child. For additional copies of the family life permission slip, click on the Permission Forms tab and select the appropriate Family Life permission slip for your child. Those students who do not have permission to participate in the family life unit will be provided alternate assignments and typically will complete the alternate work in a different classroom.
Please complete and return the following section only:
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As the parent/guardian of ______, I ______
Student name Printed parent/guardian name
□ GIVE my permission to participate in the 6th grade Family Life Health Unit
□ DO NOT give my permission to participate in the 6th grade Family Life Health Unit
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Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
FCPS Essential Curriculum HEALTH EDUCATION Grade 6
Standard: Practice and apply responsible behaviors based on the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty to prevent disease and practice abstinence.
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive process
I. Human reproductive system
A. Personal hygiene skills
B. Onset and process of puberty
1. Physical and emotional changes
a. growth spurt
b. primary sex characteristics
c. secondary sex characteristics
d. hormonal changes
2. Male and female anatomy
a. identify male and female body parts
b. explain functions of male and female body parts
3. Male and female physiology
a. menstruation
b. ejaculation
4. Process of reproduction
Examine measure for the prevention, treatment and control of disease.
I. Prevention, treatment and control of disease
A. Communicable/Non-communicable diseases
1. Virus
2. Bacteria
3. Prevention
a. Hand washing procedures
b. Avoid contact with others body fluids T-cell
B. HIV/AIDS
1. Definitions
a. virus
b. disease
c. immune system
d. T-cell
e. Deficiency
2. Symptoms
3. Risk factors
1. unprotected sex
2. Iv drug use
3. infected Mom to unborn baby
4. sharing blood/body fluids
C. Effects of HIV/AIDS on the individual, family and society
Demonstrate an understanding of sexual harassment and sexual assault, including prevention skills and appropriate intervention.
A. Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
1. Definitions
2. Types
3. Techniques to avoid potential situations
4. Refusal strategies and skills
5. Steps in reporting sexual harassment
6. Responsibilities of a witness