Grade 6
Develop awareness of basic health concepts including mental health, decision-making and refusal skills
Investigate body system s, disease, safety/first aid, tobacco, and other drug use
Understand relationships, qualities of friendships, and adolescent body changes
Grade 8
Develop advanced awareness of identified current teen health and
social issues that may include diseases, body image,
bullying/harassment, alcohol/chemical use, and exercise and nutrition
Promote lifetime decision-making skills including conflict
resolution and abstinence and their impact on present and future quality
of life