WA Sexual Health Education Academic Learning Standards, Grades 6-8

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Select one response for each of the standards. Example sexual health ed outcomes are included as a reference but are not required to be taught. Further, if districts use the example outcomes, they may be taught at different grade levels than presented in this rubric.

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Get Real for Middle School Textbook (ETR) [combines health and CSHEC into one book]

Health Smart for Middle School Textbook (ETR) [combines health and CSHEC into one book]

Essential Health for Middle School Textbook (ETR) [The 2 chapters of CSHEC have been pulled out and put into a "supplement"}

Human Sexuality to Accompany Essential Health Skills for Middle School (GW) [These are the 2 chapters that were pull out of the texbook and put into a "supplement"

Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Grade 6
• Identify parts of the reproductive systems.
• Identify physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that occur during puberty.
• Define abstinence and explain why it is the most effective method to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
(STDs), including HIV.
• Explain how STDs are transmitted.
• Identify examples of protective factors and risk behaviors.
• Identify ways to communicate effectively in a variety of relationships.
• Recognize that everyone has the right to set boundaries based on personal values.
• Understand which sexual health care services are available to youth.
• Understand that there are behaviors that constitute sexual offenses.
• Understand that it is illegal to send or post sexually explicit images or messages electronically.

Grade 7
• Describe reproductive systems including body parts and functions.
• Describe the stages of a pregnancy from fertilization to birth.
• Recognize that there are individual differences in growth and development.
• Distinguish between biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
• List and describe commonly used methods of birth control, including abstinence.
• Describe methods to prevent the transmission of STDs/HIV, including abstinence.
• Understand that all STDs are treatable and many are curable.
• Describe factors that contribute to or protect against engaging in risk behaviors.
• Describe characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• Identify laws related to accessing sexual health care services.
• Define sexual offenses as they relate to state law.
• Identify consequences of sharing sexually explicit pictures or messages.

Grade 8
• Summarize reproductive systems and their functions, including the path of an egg during ovulation and the path of sperm
during ejaculation.
• Identify physical, emotional, and social effects of sexual activity.
• Describe the physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that occur during adolescence.
• Summarize ways to prevent pregnancy and STDs.
• Summarize signs, symptoms, potential impact, and treatment of STDs.
• Compare and contrast potential outcomes of risk behaviors and protective factors.
• Explain how to build and maintain healthy family, peer, and dating relationships.
• Define sexual consent and identify ways that consent can be communicated and accepted.
• Understand laws related to accessing sexual health care services.
• Identify state laws related to sexual offenses, including when a minor is involved.
• Explain consequences of sharing sexually explicit pictures or messages.

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Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

Grade 6
• Understand the range of gender roles, identity, and expression across cultures.
Grade 7
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 8
• Recognize external influences that shape attitudes about gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
• Analyze the impact of technology and social media on friendships and relationships.

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Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.

Grade 6
• Explain importance of talking with a family member and other trusted adults about relationships.
Grade 7
• Identify medically accurate information about STDs.
Grade 8
• Identify medically accurate resources about contraceptive methods, STDs/HIV, and pregnancy.

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Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Grade 6
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 7
• Demonstrate communication skills that foster healthy relationships.
• Explain importance of setting personal boundaries and showing respect for the boundaries and values of others.
Grade 8
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.

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Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Grade 6
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 7
• Identify a decision-making model that can be used to make a health-related decision.
Grade 8
• Use a decision-making model to make a health-related decision.

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Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Grade 6
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 7
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 8
• Develop a plan to communicate and maintain personal boundaries and values.

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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

Grade 6
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 7
• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade.
Grade 8
• List steps to using a condom correctly.
• Describe personal role in protecting one’s own sexual and reproductive health.

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Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

• There are no WA state grade level outcomes for this standard in this grade band.

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