Harry F. Abate Elementary

Elementary Healthy Behaviors Curriculum

6^th Grade

Lesson 1: Healthy Relationships

• Discuss the many different types of relationships.
• Describe characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.
• Identify appropriate behaviors within the context of friendships and intimate relationships.
• Where can students go for help if they are in an unhealthy/unsafe relationship.

Lesson 2: Stress and How to Handle It

• Students will identify their stressors
• Identify the effects of stress on your on your mental and physical health
• Discuss how students can avoid or reduce the stress
• Identify strategies to reduce stress
• Practice Stress-Management Techniques

Lesson 3: Personal Values and Decision-Making

• Discuss how unhealthy behaviors can lead to unwanted and dangerous outcomes.
• Identify a strategy for making decisions.
• Why do young people make unhealthy decisions that put their health at risk.
• Discuss how your personal values can impact decision making.
• Practice the steps in decision-making process with age appropriate scenarios.

Lesson 4: Dangers associated with Technology and the Internet

• Learn how the internet can be harmful.
• What to do if you find something dangerous on-line.
• Appropriate use of the internet.
• Appropriate use of commonly used apps on smart phones.

Lesson 5: Sex and Sexuality

• Define sex and sexuality and explain the difference.
• Create a list of intimate behaviors and discuss what would be appropriate for 5^th or 6^th grader.
• Discuss self-control, self-awareness, impulse control and responsible decision making.