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The areas discussed are: Adolescent Changes, Human Reproduction, Family and Friendships, Valuing Self, Communications, Drug and Alcohol, Nutrition and Exercise, Peer Pressure, Making Decisions and in 8th Grade - "Why Wait" - reasons to save sex until marriage. The class consists of lively discussions, case studies and role plays. Participation plays a big part. |
Middle school students find themselves caught somewhere between child and adult. They are bombarded by tremendous physical changes, intense emotions, and raging hormones. In this time of great change, many important choices are being made by young people concerning their life styles. This course and comprehensive curriculum covers twelve important life skills with age-appropriate information for our middle school students. The curriculum is written by Christian educators and taught from a Christian perspective relying on Scripture to support the philosophy.