Grades 5-6: Human Growth and Development, Puberty, AIDS, and Drug Use Prevention

As a child’s body matures it has an impact on every aspect of his or her life. These are critical years in a child’s development that influence body image and peer relationships for the rest of their lives.

LIFE BEGINS – 5th Grade The miracle of life and the functions of the reproductive anatomy are important topics for pre-adolescents nearing puberty. Get details >

LINDA - Puberty Education for Girls - 5th - 6th Grade The Linda program is a unique opportunity for a pre-adolescent “girls only” experience talking about puberty. Get details >

MICHAEL - Puberty Education for Boys - 5th - 6th Grades The Michael Program allows pre-adolescent boys to learn about changes they will experience during puberty. Get details >

INCREDIBLE MACHINE – 5th - 6th Grades The body's organs and systems make up one incredible machine. Students will learn about all the moving parts including: the cardiopulmonary and nervous systems. Get details >

SCIENCE BEHIND DRUGS AND PREVENTION - 5th - 6th Grades Kids face tough decisions, especially regarding the issue of drug use. The newly designed “Science Behind Drugs and Prevention” program helps kids make healthy choices and lead a drug-free life. Get details >

AIDS: ALLEVIATING FEARS - 5th - 6th Grades AIDS remains a deadly epidemic for men, women and children. As many as 950,000 Americans are infected, with one quarter of them unaware of their infection. Get details >

LIFE BEGINS ADVANCED - 6th Grade Life Begins Advanced helps students entering adolescence understand the changes they will experience in puberty as a natural part of everyone's life. Get details >

EXPRESS YOURSELF! A Body Image Program for Boys and Girls – 6th GRADE Express Yourself: A Body Image Program for Boys and Girls is a proactive approach to teaching young people how to feel good about their own bodies as they mature, despite the physical and emotional changes and barrage of unhealthy media messages. Get details >