Growth and Development
Growth and Development
Moore Public Schools Nursing staff will be presenting the following information to students. The objectives of this curriculum, resources to be used, and time limits are listed below according to grade level. Please feel free to contact your child’s school nurse if you have any questions regarding this curriculum.
The video links below are provided as a preview for Moore Public Schools' parents only.
4th Grade
Objective
Growth and Development provides children with an understanding of the normal pattern of physical development as boys and girls grow from childhood into adolescence.
Resources
Boys
You're Not A Little Kid Anymore - by Marsh Media (Hygiene only. Puberty is not discussed)
The clean routine! "I take a bath or shower every single day. Oil, sweat, dead skin, WASH IT AWAY! You're not a little kid anymore!" Your students will love this musical message about personal hygiene! Topic explored include bathing, hand washing, care of teeth, hair and nails and the importance of clothes that are clean and neat.
Girls
Always Changing –– Girls - by Always Changing
Puberty is a series of changes that your body—and all your friends’ bodies—will go through as you grow up. It is a time when you learn to be a better leader, a better friend and a better you: growing independent, growing strong, and growing into a woman. A great way to help build your confidence is to learn more about it. Learn what changes to expect and help to understand them. Help to prepare for what’s ahead so you can feel more confident. Helpful tips and answers to questions many girls may have.
Time Frame
One Class Period
5th Grade
Objective
Growth and Development provides children with an understanding of the normal pattern of physical development as boys and girls grow from childhood into adolescence.
Resources
Boys
Always Changing –– Boys - by Always Changing
Puberty. What’s happening? This video is about growing up. Now that you’re growing up, you’ll probably notice that your body is changing in all sorts of ways. You’ll notice changes in the way you look and also in the way you feel. This is because you’re going through a stage called puberty. This is an exciting time—it’s when you start to change from being a boy to becoming a man.
Girls
- by Marsh Media
Part 1: Ella confides in older sister Emily, who provides reassuring information on the physical changes to expect during puberty. Topics include: When to expect the onset of puberty, the female reproductive system, the menstrual cycle, hormones, health and hygiene, the importance of exercise, nutrition, and adequate rest.
Part 2: Emily and her friend Andrew discuss many of the emotional and social changes that boys and girls experience during puberty. Topics include: Body image, self-esteem, peer pressure, cliques, bullying, and much more.
Time Frame
One Class Period
6th Grade
Objective
HIV/AIDS Awareness Education provides factual up-to-date information on the forms of the disease, the methods of transmission, and the prevention of HIV & AIDS.
Resources
OSDE HIV and AIDS Education Power Point - Based on curriculum from the Oklahoma State Department of Education
Time Frame
One Class Period
Junior High and High School
Moore Public Schools is required, by law, to present AIDS Prevention Education a minimum of once during the period of grade 7 and once in High School Biology. This unit of study includes HIV/AIDS awareness.
Objective
To provide students with appropriate information about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV/AIDS Awareness Education will provide factual up-to-date information on the forms of the disease, the methods of transmission, and prevention of HIV and AIDS.
Resources
OSDE HIV and AIDS Education Power Point: produced through a collaborative effort between the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Time Frame
One class period