Cobb County Public Schools
Approved Human Growth and Development
Instructional Materials
2013-2014
5th Grade
Program / Copyright / Level / Vendor / Format / NotesYour Health / 1999 / 5th / Harcourt Brace / Textbook / Chapter 2 contains general puberty information. No anatomy shown or discussed. Topics include growth stages, the endocrine system, hormones, emotions, and stress are discussed.
Always Changing Always Growing / 2009 / 5th / Proctor and Gamble
/ Video / This streaming video is to be shown to boys and girls while separated for instruction. Topics include maturation, secondary changes, immune system, and vocabulary of reproductive system, menarche and nocturnal emissions. An accompanying power point and discussion questions are provided (CCSD BOE Approved 9/23/10)
The New Improved Me, Understanding Body Changes / 1991 / 5th / Sunburst Visual Media / Video / This video is to be shown to boys and girls while separated for instruction. Topics include maturation, secondary changes, immune system, vocabulary of reproductive system, menarche and nocturnal emissions. Grist and boys see both sections.
Feelings: Inside, Outside, Upside Down / 1991 / 5th / Sunburst Visual Media / Video / This video is to be shown to boys and girls while separated for instruction. Topics include emotional changes and relationships with peers.
Human Growth & Development / 2001 / 5th / HealthWise / Guest Speaker / Program focuses on both the physical and emotional changes that occur during pre-adolescence, including male and female anatomy. Males and females are taught separately. Personal safety is included. Parental permission is required.
770-578-5016
Personal Safety/Child Abuse Prevention / 2003 / 5th / Child Lures / Curriculum / A 2-session program using Child LuresTM as a guide. Students will learn to identify harmful situations. By encouraging critical thinking skills, instructors will help children to become self-confident as they learn to avoid and reject various lures. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses Child LuresTM.
Wising Up /
2006 /
4th-5th Grade Boys and Fathers /
Douglas and Cobb Health Dept. /
Parent/Son Guest Speaker /
Parent/Son Program presented by health educators from the Douglas and Cobb Health Dept. It designed to facilitate communication between parents and sons in an after-school program.678-385-1371
Growing Together / 2006 / 4th-5th Grade Females and Mothers /
Girls Inc /
Parent/Daughter
Guest Speaker /
Parent/ Daughter Program presented by health educators from Girls Inc. for female students from 9-11yrs. Counselors help arrange for presentations.678-385-1371
6th Grade
Program / Copyright / Level / Vendor / Format / NotesGlencoe Teen Health / 2009 / 6th / Glencoe: McGraw-Hill Publishing / Textbook /
Core Textbook
Choosing The Best Way / 2008 / 6th / Video vignettes, student workbook / Choosing The Best / Core Textbook
Your Body Video: All About Boys / 6th / Meeks/Heit
Publishing / Video /
Supplemental Video
Your Body Video: All About Girls / 6th / Meeks/Heit
Publishing / Video /
Supplemental Video
Human Growth & Development / 2001 / 6th / HealthWise / Guest Speaker / A total 5-hour program recommended on two separate days. Topics include Puberty Changes, Male and Female Anatomy and Hygiene, The Menstrual Cycle and Feminine Protection, Human Reproduction and Choose Abstinence to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
770-578-5016
Child Lures / 2003 / 6th / Child Lures Prevention / Workbook
Vignettes / A 2-session program using Child LuresTM as a guide. Students will learn to identify harmful situations. By encouraging critical thinking skills, instructors will help children to become self-confident as they learn to avoid and reject various lures. The AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics endorses Child LuresTM.
Will Power-Won’t Power
Females / 2006 / 6th-8th / Girls Inc, / Guest Speaker Program / Teaches assertiveness skills to female students from 12-14yrs and is presented by health educators from Girls Inc. Counselors help arrange for presentations and work through CCSD health educators.
770-422-0999
6th Grade
Program /Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesYou & AIDS: /
2006 / 6-12 /
Brochure /
GA Department of Education /
AIDS/HIV Annual Statistic Update is used in 6-12 health education. Once initially approved, annual updates will
United Streaming
Videos: Georgia Public Broadcasting; (Middle School)
1) Puberty For Boys: Amazing Changes Inside and Out (6th-7th grade)
2) Puberty For Girls: Amazing Changes Inside and Out (6th-7th grade) / 2006 / 6th- 7th / Streaming Video / Georgia Public Broadcasting / This animated streaming video details male and female development from hormones, emotions, and physical changes.
You and Aids:2005: Current Statistics in Georgia, GA DOE; (Middle School)
Attractive in So Many Ways: GA DHR; Abstinence Posters;
The Real Majority
Everybody’s Not Doing It; Children and Youth Coordinating Council / 2005
2006
2006
2006 / 6th-8th
6th-8th
6th-8th
6th-8th / Word Document
Posters
web site
DVD / GeorgiaDepartment of Education
Department of Human Resources
Real Majority
Children and Youth Coordinating Council / Current Statistics for AIDS/HIV
Abstinence posters (English/Spanish)
Abstinence-based web site for teens, teachers, and parents
This DVD is a documentary type of production showing interviews with teens about how and why they are abstinent.
Teens, Sex, and the Law / 2010 / 9-12 / Brochure
Teens, Sex, and the Law / Governor’s Office for Children and Families / This brochure outlines the legal ramifications for teens engaging in child molestation, sodomy, and rape
7th Grade
Program / Copyright / Level / Format / Vendor / NotesGlencoe Teen Health / 2009 / 7th / Glencoe: McGraw-Hill Publishing /
Textbook / Core Textbook
Human Growth & Development / 2001 / 7th /
Guest Speaker / HealthWise / A total 5-hour program recommended on two separate days. Topics include Puberty Changes, Male and Female Anatomy and Hygiene, The Menstrual Cycle and Feminine Protection, Human Reproduction and Choose Abstinence to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, Parental permission is required.
770-578-5016
Choosing The Best Path / 2002 / 7th / Video vignettes, student workbook / Choosing The Best / Core Textbook
Ultimate Choice
/ 2001 / 7th /
DVD /
Children and Youth Coordinating Council / This DVD is a documentary type of production showing interviews with teens about wise decision-making.
Child Lures / 7th / Workbook/vignettes / Child Lures / A 2-session program using Child LuresTM as a guide. Students will learn to identify harmful situations. By encouraging critical thinking skills, instructors will help children to become self-confident as they learn to avoid and reject various lures
Abstinence Only / 1998 / 7th / Video/Transparencies / Meeks/Heit / Supplemental
Dr. Katner Speaks on AIDS
/ 1993 / 7th / Video / MercerUniv. / Supplemental
Model: Developing Fetus / Anatomic Model / Health EdCo / Supplemental
With Child / 1995 / 7th / Spiral bound Charts / Health EdCo / Supplemental
Large spiral-bound series of charts that outline the timeline of fetal development
7th Grade
Program /Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesConception to Birth
/ 7th / Folding Charts / Health EdCo / Supplemental-Folding Charts that outline fetal development
Hazards During Pregnancy / 1997 / 7th / Folding Charts / Health Ed. Co. / Supplemental-Folding Charts that outline hazards during fetal development due to alcohol and drugs
Posters
- Statutory Rape
- Abstinence: AttractiveIn So Many Ways / 2004 / 7th / Poster / Children and Youth Coordinating council / Supplemental-Poster outlines the legal consequences of rape
(OGCA 16-6-3)
United Streaming
Videos: Georgia Public Broadcasting; (Middle School)
1) Puberty For Boys: Amazing Changes Inside and Out (6th-7th grade)
2) Puberty For Girls: Amazing Changes Inside and Out (6th-7th grade) / 2006 / 7th / Streaming Video / Georgia Public Broadcasting / This animated streaming video details male and female development from hormones, emotions, and physical changes.
You and Aids:2005: Current Statistics in Georgia, GA DOE; (Middle School)
Attractive in So Many Ways: GA DHR; Abstinence Posters;
The Real Majority
Everybody’s Not Doing It; Children and Youth Coordinating Council / 2005
2006
2006
2006 / 6th-8th
6th-8th
6th-8th
6th-8th / Word Document
Posters
web site
DVD / GeorgiaDepartment of Education
Department of Human Resources
Connect With Kids
Children and Youth Coordinating Council / Current Statistics for AIDS/HIV
Abstinence posters (English/Spanish)
Abstinence-based web site for teens, teachers, and parents
This DVD is a documentary type of production showing interviews with teens about how and why they are abstinent.
Program /
Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesWill Power-Won’t Power: / 2006 / 6th-8th / Guest Speaker Program / Girls Inc. / Teaches assertiveness skills to female students from 12-14yrs and is presented by health educators from Girls Inc. Counselors help arrange for presentations and work through CCSD health educators.
Passion for Life / 2006 / 6th-8th /
Parent/Student
Guest Speaker / Cobb Commission on Children and Youth / Parent/Student Presentation. Guest Speaker Program designed for Hispanic Youth. The program teaches decision-making, communication, and assertiveness among teens. 770-517-5688
You & AIDS:
/
2006 / 6th- 12th /
Brochure /
GA Department of Education /
AIDS/HIV Annual Statistic Update is used in 6-12 health education. Once initially approved, annual updates will
HIV/AIDS: Dom Splendorio
GADOE Presentation / 2010 / 7th-12th / Scripted Lessons / Prime Time Health Consultants / This series of interactive lessons were designed to help students learn about causes and means of transmission of HIV.
Teens, Sex, and the Law / 2010 / 9-12 / Brochure
Teens, Sex, and the Law / Governor’s Office for Children and Families / This brochure outlines the legal ramifications for teens engaging in child molestation, sodomy, and rape
7th Grade
8th Grade
Program /Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesGlencoe Teen Health / 2009 / 8th / Glencoe: McGraw-Hill Publishing / Textbook / Core Materials
Human Growth & Development / 2001 / 8th / HealthWise / Guest Speaker / A total 5-hour program recommended on two separate days. Topics include Puberty Changes, Male and Female Anatomy and Hygiene, The Menstrual Cycle and Feminine Protection, Human Reproduction and Choose Abstinence to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, The Facts About HIV/AIDS, Abstinence:
WAIT Training / 2001 / 8th / Blackline Masters, Teacher Resource Lesson Binder / Abstinence and RelationshipTrainingCenter / Core Materials
Please Learn Abstinence Now
P.L.A.N. / 2001 / 8th / Guest Speaker /
Cobb Commission on Children and Youth / Supplemental
770-517-5688
Sex, Lies & The Truth / ?? / 8th / Video / Focus on the Family
/ Supplemental
Dr. Katner Speaks on AIDS / 1993 / 8th / Video / MercerUniv. / Supplemental
Miracle of Life / 8th / Video / Supplemental
Abstinence Only / 1998 / 8th / Video/Transparencies / Meeks/Heit / Supplemental
Education for Sexuality and
HIV/AIDS / 1993 / 8th / Text / Meeks/Heit / Supplemental
Teacher Resource Only
8th Grade
HIV/AIDS/ STDs / 2001 / 8th / Guest Speaker / HealthWise / Supplemental - The basic facts of HIV/AIDS and other STDs are discussed. Parental permission is required.
Posters
- Statutory Rape
- Abstinence: Attractive In So Many Ways / 2004 / 8th / Poster / Children and Youth Coordinating Council / Supplemental - Poster outlines the legal consequences of rape
(OGCA 16-6-3)
Model: Developing Fetus / 1997 / 8th / Anatomic Model / Health EdCo / Supplemental
Model: AIDS / 1997 / 8th / Anatomic Model / Health EdCo / Supplemental
Model: STD / 1997 / 8th / Anatomic Model / Health EdCo / Supplemental
Choosing The Best Life / 2008 / 8th / Video vignettes, student workbook / Choosing The Best / Core Textbook
8th Grade
Program /Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesWhat You Should Know About HIV/AIDS / 2000 / 8th / Slide Series / Health EdCo / Supplemental
What You Should Know About Sexually Transmitted Disease / 2000 /
8th / Flip Chart / Health EdCo / Supplemental
Alcohol and Pregnancy / 2000 / 8th / Flip Chart / Health EdCo / Supplemental
Sexually Transmitted Disease / 2003 / 8th / Power Point Presentation / Dr. Mike Miller CDC / Supplemental
Will Power-Won’t Power: /
2006 / 6th-8th /
Guest Speaker Program / Girls Inc. / Teaches assertiveness skills to female students from 12-14yrs and is presented by health educators from Girls Inc. Counselors help arrange for presentations and work through CCSD health educators.
770-422-0999
Passion for Life / 2006 / 6th-8th /
Parent/Student
Guest Speaker
Program /
Cobb Commission on Children and Youth / Guest Speaker Program designed for Hispanic Youth. The program teaches decision-making, communication, and assertiveness among teens.
770-517-5688
HIV/AIDS: Dom Splendorio
GADOE Presentation / 20010 / 7th-12th / Scripted Lessons / Prime Time Health Consultants / This series of interactive lessons were designed to help students learn about causes and means of transmission of HIV.
Teens, Sex, and the Law / 2010 / 6th-8th / Brochure
Teens, Sex, and the Law / Governor’s Office for Children and Families / This brochure outlines the legal ramifications for teens engaging in child molestation, sodomy, and rape
9th/12th Grade
Program /Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesGlencoe Health / 2011 / 9-12 / Textbook / Holt, Reinhart, Winston / Core Textbook
HIV/AIDS and other STDs / 2001 / 9-12 / Guest Speaker / HealthWise / A 6-session Supplemental program based on facts and figures provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and The American Red Cross. A detailed program on Sexually Transmitted Disease including HIV/AIDS is presented using wet experiments, slides, contrasts, and case histories.
Healthy Relationships: Abusive Relationships, Date Rape, Date Rape Drugs / 2001 / 9-12 / Guest Speaker / HealthWise / A 4-session Supplemental program that explores effective communication skills. Stereotyping and the red flags of abusive relationships are explored. Students learn about date rape and the Georgia Statutory Rape Law. Date Rape drugs are discussed in detail.
Sexually Transmitted Disease / 2003 / 8th / Power Point Presentation / Dr. Mike Miller CDC / Supplemental
Statutory
Poster / 2004 / 9th-12th / Poster / Children and Youth Coordinating council / Supplemental
Poster outlines the legal consequences of rape
(OGCA 16-6-3)
Check It Out
Breast Health Program / 2004 / 9-12 / Guest Speaker / Greater Atlanta Hadassah
NorthsideHospital / This program teaches females about breast health and teaches self examination skills.
She’s Too Young / 2004 / 9-12 / Video / Lifetime Television / This TV drama exemplifies the physical, mental, social, and emotional consequences of premarital sexual activity.
9th-12th Grade
Program /
Copyright
/Level
/ Format / Vendor / NotesDr. Phil’s Sex Talk / 2004 / 9-12 / Video / Paramount Pictures / This video shows interviews with teens who are abstinent and those who are sexually active.
Are You Dying
To Have Sex / 2003 / 9-12 / CD-Rom
Teachers Guide / Human Development Resource Council / This supplemental material covers bacterial and viral sexually transmitted Infections. The CD may be used at teachers discretion.
Choosing The Best Life / 2003 / 9-12 / Video vignettes, student workbook / Choosing The Best / Core Textbook Instructor Manual and student booklets
Soul Mate / 2006 / 9-12 / Guest Speaker /
Cobb Commission on Children and Youth / Program reinforces lessons health educators teach to students as part of the adopted abstinence curriculum materials.
You & AIDS: /
2006 / 6-12 /
Brochure /
GA Department of Education / AIDS/HIV Annual Statistic Update is used in 6-12 health education. Once initially approved, annual updates will
United Streaming Videos: Georgia Public Broadcasting;
1) A Date with Rape / 2006 / 9-12 / Streaming Video / Georgia Public Broadcasting / This streaming video portrays the emotional, social, and legal consequences associated rape.
AIDS Atlanta / 2006 / 9-12 / Guest Speaker / AIDS Atlanta / This assembly presentation is provided by an individual who currently has AIDS. It addresses learned lessons about monogamous relationships and IV drug use.
HIV/AIDS: Dom Splendorio
GADOE Presentation / 2010 / 9-12 / Scripted Lessons / Prime Time Health Consultants / This series of interactive lessons were designed to help students learn about causes and means of transmission of HIV.
Teens, Sex, and the Law / 2010 / 9-12 / Brochure
Teens, Sex, and the Law / Governor’s Office for Children and Families / This brochure outlines the legal ramifications for teens engaging in child molestation, sodomy, and rape
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