For Parents
“Talking to Kids about Sex and Sexuality” from Planned Parenthood
Healthy Behavior Outcome: “Establish and maintain healthy relationships.” HBO1
National Health Education Standard: Analyze how relevant influences of family and culture affect sexual health practices, behaviors, and relationships. SH.2.8.5
For Students
The Sexual Health Guide on Kidshealth.org
This website is a miniature encyclopedia dedicated to sexual health topics for teens. There are sections for girls, guys, stis, birth control, and puberty, all of which contain numerous resources and articles. If a teen has a question, chances are they can find the answer here. Especially nice is that this guide includes questions that teens may not be comfortable asking others like questions about wet dreams and menstruation. In class, I would use this as a resource to direct my students to if they have a question they aren’t comfortable asking in class, even anonymously.
Healthy Behavior Outcome: “Use appropriate health services to promote sexual health” HBO8
National Health Education Standard: “Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health. ” NHES SH3
For Teachers
The Teacher’s Guides on Kidshealth.org, especially the Human Body Series
This website is a fantastic website for teachers to use when lesson planning sexual health education topics. Included on the site are lesson plans for male and female reproductive system which includes activities, handouts, resources, and quizzes. This resource is a fantastic starting point for teachers trying to plan their first sexual health education lesson plans because it also includes links to resources and topics beyond anatomy.
Healthy Behavior Outcome: “Use appropriate health services to promote sexual health” HBO 8
National Health Education Standard: “Summarize basic male and female reproductive body parts and their functions.” NHES SH1.8.27