K-12 Health Lesson Plans and Curriculum
Alignment Tables
Delaware State Alignments

Sexual Health: Elementary Lessons
Content DescriptorGrade GroupingLesson LocationSkills
1. Families and RelationshipsINF
1.1 Being a responsible family memberGrades 2-3ResponsibilitySM
 Grades 4-5All in the FamilyINF
1.2 Diversity of family structuresGrades K-1Family Roles and DiversitySM
 Grades 4-5All in the FamilyINF
1.3 Respect for self and othersGrades K-1Respect for Self and OthersSM
 Grades 4-5Respecting Myself and OthersINF
1.4 Changes in families, ie: birth, marriage, divorce, deathGrades K-1Family ChangesAI
 Grades 4-5Changing FamiliesAI
2. Growth and DevelopmentAI / INF
Growth and DevelopmentGrades 2-3Growth and DevelopmentAI
 Grades 4-5All in the FamilyINF
2.1 Emotional changesGrades 2-3Growth and DevelopmentAI
2.2 Physical changesGrades 2-3Growth and DevelopmentAI
2.3 Social changesGrades 2-3Growth and DevelopmentAI
 Grades 4-5Changing FamiliesAI
2.4 Puberty and adolescenceGrades 4-5The changes of AdolescenceAI
2.5 Growing and agingGrades 4-5Changing FamiliesAI
3. HIV/AIDSAI
3.1 HIV/AIDS as a diseaseGrades 4-5Learning About AIDS / HIVAI
3.2 Currently no cureGrades 4-5Learning About AIDS / HIVAI
3.3 Not transmitted through casual contactGrades 4-5Learning About AIDS / HIVAI
3.4 Compassion for people with HIVGrades 4-5Learning About AIDS / HIVAI


Sexual Health: Middle School Lessons
Content DescriptorGrade GroupingLesson LocationSkills
1. Families and RelationshipsIC
1.1 Respecting self and othersMiddle SchoolRecognizing RespectIC
1.2 Diversity of relationshipsMiddle SchoolRecognizing RespectIC
1.3 Changes in families: birth, marriage, divorce, deathMiddle SchoolRecognizing RespectIC
2. Growth and DevelopmentAI / INF
2.1 Emotional changesMiddle SchoolChanging MindsINF
2.2 Physical changesMiddle SchoolChanging MindsINF
2.3 Social changesMiddle SchoolChanging MindsINF
2.4 Puberty and adolescenceMiddle SchoolChanging BodiesAI
 Middle SchoolMenstruation and Sperm ProductionINF
2.5 Life cycle (birth, childhood, aging, death)   
3. Sexual BehaviorIC / INF / DM
3.1 Making a personal commitment to abstain from sexual intercourseMiddle SchoolLooking at BarriersDM / GS
3.2 Recognizing that most students are not engaging in sexual intercourseMiddle SchoolAbstinenceADV
3.3 Refusing unwanted or unprotected sexMiddle SchoolAbstinenceADV
3.4 Benefits of setting sexual limits, e.d., staying in schook, reputation, acuieving future goalsMiddle SchoolLooking at BarriersDM / GS
 Middle SchoolAbstinenceADV
3.5 Respecting sexual limits of othersMiddle SchoolAbstinenceADV
3.6 Dealing with pressures to cross sexual limitsMiddle SchoolIt's OK to Say NoIC
3.7 Effects of alcohol and other drug use on sexual behaviorTeacher Supports 
3.8 Risk of unintended pregnancy and disease with unprotected sexMiddle SchoolIt's OK to Say NoIC
3.9 Influences on sexual behavior, e.d., family, peers, religion, media, culture, internalMiddle SchoolIt's OK to Say NoIC
4. HIV and Other STD PreventionAI
4.1 Risks of HIV and other STDsMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.2 Common signs and symptoms of HIV and other STDsMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.3 Common routes of transmission of HIV and other STDsMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.4 Effective prevention - abstinence is the most effectiveMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.5 Recognizing that HIV and other STD infection can be asymptomaticMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.6 Consquences of untreated HIV and other STD infectionMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.7 TreatmentMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.8 Where to get helpMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
4.9 Compassion for people with HIVMiddle SchoolPreventing STD / HIVAI
5. Pregnancy PreventionAI
5.1 Recognizing abstinence as most effective methodMiddle SchoolIt's OK to Say NoIC
5.2 Facts and myths about contraceptive methods Teacher Supports 
5.3 Where to get help Teacher Supports 
5.4 Effective methods and steps for prevention Teacher Supports 
no specific descriptorMiddle SchoolLooking to My FutureDM / GS


Sexual Health: High School Lessons
Content DescriptorGrade GroupingLesson LocationSkills
1. Families and RelationshipsIC
1.1 Respecting self and othersHigh SchoolRespect in RelationshipsIC
1.2 Diversity of relationshipsHigh SchoolRespect in RelationshipsIC
1.3 Violence, ie: date rape and other abuseHigh SchoolWhen Date Becomes RapeIC
2 Sexual BehaviorDM / IC / AV
2.1 Making a personal commitment to abstain from sexual intercourseHigh SchoolSetting Sexual LimitsDM / GS
2.2 Recognizing that most students are not engaging in sexual intercourseHigh SchoolSetting Sexual LimitsDM / GS
  Teacher Supports 
2.3 Refusing unwanted or unprotected sexHigh SchoolSetting Sexual LimitsDM / GS
 High SchoolRefusing Sexual BehaviorIC
2.4 Benefits of setting sexual limits, e.d., staying in school, reputation, achieving future goalsHigh SchoolSetting Sexual LimitsDM / GS
2.5 Respecting sexual limits of othersHigh SchoolRespecting Sexual LimitsADV / DM
 High SchoolCommunicating About SexIC / DM
2.6 Dealing with pressures to cross sexual limitsHigh SchoolSetting Sexual LimitsDM / GS
2.7 Effects of alcohol and other drug use on sexual behaviorTeacher Supports 
2.9 Influences on sexual behavior, e.d., family, peers, religion, media, culture, internal Teacher Supports 
2.10 Risks of multiple partnersHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
2.11 Effects of AOD use Teacher Supports 
2.12 Recognizing signs and situations that may lead to sexHigh SchoolSetting Sexual Limits 
 High SchoolRespect in RelationshipsIC
2.13 Personal commitment to avoid pregnancy, HIV and other STDsHigh SchoolSetting Sexual LimitsDM / GS
3. HIV and Other STD PreventionDM / AI
3.1 Risks of HIV and other STDsHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.2 Effective prevention - abstinence is the most effectiveHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
 High SchoolCommunicating About SexIC
 High SchoolRefusing Sexual BehaviorIC
3.3 Common signs and symptoms of HIV and other STDsHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.4 Common routes of transmission of HIV and other STDsHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.5 Relative risks of specific behaviorsHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.6 TreatmentHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.7 Where to get helpHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.8 Counseling and testingHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
3.9 recognizing that HIV and other STD infection can be asymptomaticHigh SchoolPreventing HIVAI
 High SchoolAvoiding STDAI
4. Pregnancy PreventionAI
4.1 Recognizing abstinence as most effective methodHigh SchoolPregnancy PreventionAI
 High SchoolCommunicating About SexIC
4.2 Relative effectiveness of contraceptive methodsHigh SchoolPregnancy PreventionAI
4.3 Importance of consistent use of contraceptivesHigh SchoolPregnancy PreventionAI
4.4 Where to get helpHigh SchoolPregnancy PreventionAI
4.5 Effective preventionHigh SchoolPregnancy PreventionAI