P.1.1 Identify displays of affection with appropriate people and situations 

E1.1 Describe and demonstrate appropriate ways to express affection with different people in various situations

M.1.1 Examine appropriate and healthy ways to express affection, love, friendship and concern

H.1.1 Compare, contrast and analyze appropriate ways to express needs, wants and feelings in relationships

P.1.2a Describe similarities and differences between self and others and understand that the body is good and special 

E.1.2a  Identify characteristics of positive self-esteem and self-respect 

M.1.2.a Explain how  body image and self-esteem can impact  decision-making regarding sexual behaviors 

H.1.2. Analyze and evaluate the impact that self-esteem and self-respect have on decision-making regarding sexual behaviors.

P.1.2.b Describe all of the qualities and characteristics that make them special (physical, emotional, mental) 

E.1.2.b Explain the likely impact of good health habits on self-esteem and how a
person feels about his/her body 

P.1.2.c Identify and describe functions of body parts (e.g. stomach, feet, hands, ears, eyes, mouth) and identify those parts of the body that are considered private 

E.1.2.c Use proper names for body parts including gender specific anatomy 

M.1.2.c Describe male and female reproductive and sexual systems and how they work

H.1.2.c Describe how the reproductive, endocrine, nervous and sexual systems work together  

E.1.2.d Explain that puberty, human growth and development can vary considerably 

M.1.2.d Describe puberty and the process of human reproduction

E.1.2.e Describe the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty 

M.1.2.e. Describe the interrelationship of mental, emotional, social and physical health during puberty and adolescence

P.1.3.a Describe different types of families 

E.1.3.a Describe healthy families and a healthy family environment 

M.1.3 Examine how families may change over time, and the impact these changes may have on the family structure and individual members

H.1.3 Evaluate how families can influence the health of individuals

P.1.3.b Identify how families can influence personal health 

E.1.3.b Describe how families may change over time and the impact those changes may have 

P.1.4 Describe characteristics of a friend 

E.1.4 Discuss qualities of a healthy relationship 

M.1.4.a Compare and contrast the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships  

H.1.4.a Analyze factors that may contribute to a healthy and unhealthy relationship 

M.1.4.b Analyze the differences and similarities between friendships and romantic relationships

P.1.5.a Describe a healthy and safe environment 

E.1.5 Examine how physical, social, cultural and emotional environments influence personal health

M.1.5.a Analyze ways in which the physical, social, cultural and emotional environment and personal health are interrelated.

H.1.5 Analyze how physical, social, cultural and emotional environments may influence sexual health

E.1.6 Explain the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries

M.1.6. Describe healthy and unhealthy dating practices (e.g. values, culture, dating violence)

H.1.6.a Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy dating practices (e.g. values, culture, dating violence)

H.1.6.b Analyze the impact of cultural change through the generations on sexual health issues

P.1.6.c Describe appropriate and inappropriate touch

E.1.6.c Explain that everyone, including children, have a right to tell others not to touch their body when they do not want to be touched

H.1.6.c Define and describe healthy sexuality and sexual expression throughout the life span

H.1.6.d Research and analyze data about sexual behavior among teenagers

M.1.6.e  Differentiate between gender identity, sexual orientation, and the concept of gender roles

H.1.6.e  Differentiate between biological sex, sexual orientation and gender identity

E.1.6.f  Describe different ways in which people express their gender (e.g., dress, play, choice of jobs) 

H.1.6.f Differentiate between sexual orientation, behavior and identity

P.1.7 Identify and practice behaviors that help to prevent disease and other health problems 

E.1.7 Identify and discuss personal behaviors that protect from disease.

M.1.7.a.  Explain the value of abstinence and/or choosing to abstain after having already engaged in sexual activity

H.1.7.a Describe situations in which someone might choose to abstain from sexual activity after already engaging in the behavior, and assess the barriers that might be encountered in implementing this decision.

M.1.7.b. Identify the methods of contraception and how they work

M.1.8 Identify and discuss the impact of teenage pregnancy and parenthood (e.g. future goals, financial, graduation, college)

H.1.8.a Research and analyze the impact of teenage pregnancy and parenthood on society

H.1.8.b Compare and contrast the legal rights and responsibilities of adolescents about pregnancy and parenting

H.1.9  Discuss important health assessments,  screenings and examinations that are necessary to maintain reproductive health  throughout the lifespan (e.g. testicular self-examinations, breast self-examinations and Pap smears)

P.1.10 Discuss germs and their connection to illness

E.1.10 Define the terms communicable (infectious) and non-communicable (non-infectious) diseases and identify ways to help prevent disease (e.g. HIV/AIDS)

M.1.10 Discuss HIV/STD and hepatitis infections as it relates to higher risk behaviors, modes of transmission and prevention methods 

H.1.10.a Analyze the  modes of transmission, prevention methods, signs and symptoms, testing and treatments for HIV/STD infections 

H.1.10.b Research and analyze the demographic and impact of HIV/AIDS on different populations and in different regions of the world

H.1.10.c Examine the stereotypes and discrimination that exist and describe the impact this has on people living with HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases

P.2.1  Identify characteristics of a trusted adult 

E.2.1 Identify a trusted adult who can provide accurate information about puberty and personal hygiene 

M.2.1 Identify a trusted adult who can provide accurate information about puberty, adolescent development and sexuality 

H.2.1 Analyze and evaluate service providers and resources for health care services related to sexual health (e.g. counseling, testing, school based health centers, pediatrician, reproductive health care) 

P.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to seek health information from trusted adults 

E.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to locate resources at home, school and in the community that provide valid health information

M.2.2 Distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources of information on sexual health (e.g. internet and social media) 

H.2.2 Analyze and evaluate medically accurate and reliable information about sexual health (e.g. internet and social media) 

P.2.3 Demonstrate the ability to seek help from trusted adults 

E.2.3 Discuss existing laws that are intended to protect young people from being exploited, harassed or bullied

M.2.3.a Identify the process for getting help and to report sexual harassment, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, bullying and other types of violence 

H.2.3 Analyze existing laws and policies designed to protect young people from sexual harassment, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, bullying and other types of violence 

M.2.3.b Discuss the legal age of consent for sexual behaviors in Connecticut

P.3.1 Demonstrate how to appropriately express feelings in a healthy way 

E.3.1 Discuss strategies for expressing feelings appropriately 

M.3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use self-control and express feelings appropriately 

H.3.1 Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of self-control strategies and ways to express feelings appropriately

P.3.2.a  Identify personal behaviors that are health-enhancing 

E.3.2 Discuss personal behaviors that are health-enhancing 

M.3.2.a Identify strategies  that an individual could use to abstain or delay sexual intercourse  

H.3.2 Analyze and evaluate strategies  that an individual could use to abstain or delay sexual intercourse 

P.3.2.b Demonstrate good hygiene practices to improve and maintain health 

M.3.2.b Describe abstinence and its role in maintaining sexual health 

H.3.3 Describe appropriate reproductive health care throughout the life span 

M.3.4 Discuss the importance of personal responsibility for sexual behavior, including abstinence and sexual and reproductive health 

H.3.4 Evaluate the importance of personal responsibility as it pertains to sexual behavior, abstinence, sexual and reproductive health 

M.3.5.a Identify strategies to use social media safely and respectfully

H.3.5.a Describe strategies to use social media safely and respectfully

M.3.5.b Identify sexual exploitation and behaviors that are perceived as sexually coercive and resources to address these concerns 

H.3.5.b Analyze strategies for avoiding and addressing sexual exploitation and behaviors that may be perceived as sexually coercive (e.g. internet, social media, dating)

M.3.6 Identify and discuss the value of postponing sexual activity, the methods and effectiveness of contraception and ways to protect oneself from communicable diseases (e.g. STD/HIV) 

H.3.6 Analyze the value of postponing sexual activity, the methods and effectiveness of contraception and ways to protect oneself from communicable diseases (e.g. STD/HIV) 

P.3.7 Demonstrate ways to treat self and others with dignity and respect

E.3.7 Identify ways in which an individual could respond in a situation when they or someone else is being bullied or harassed

M.3.7 Discuss ways in which an individual could respond in a situation when they or someone else is being bullied or harassed

H.3.7 Compare and contrast ways in which an individual could respond in a situation when they or someone else is being bullied or harassed