Comprehensive
Health and Physical Education Standards
Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 4, students will:
Standard 2.4
(Human
Relationships and Sexuality) All students will
learn the physical, emotional, and social aspects
of human relationships and sexuality and apply
these concepts to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
Standard 2.4.4.A
Relationships
Standard 2.4.4.A.1
Describe
different kinds of families and discuss how families
can share love, values, and traditions, provide
emotional support, and set boundaries and limits.
Standard 2.4.4.A.2
Compare the roles, rights, and responsibilities
of various family members.
Standard 2.4.4.A.3
Discuss ways that families adjust to changes in
the nature or structure of the family.
Standard 2.4.4.A.4
Discuss
how culture and tradition influence personal and
family development.
Standard 2.4.4.A.5
Discuss
factors that support healthy relationships with
friends and family.
Standard 2.4.4.A.6
Describe the characteristics of a friend.
Standard 2.4.4.A.7
Describe
appropriate ways to show affection and caring.
Standard 2.4.4.B
Sexuality
Standard 2.4.4.B.1
Describe
the physical, social, and emotional changes occurring
at puberty.
Standard 2.4.4.B.2
Discuss
why puberty begins and ends at different ages
for different people.
Standard 2.4.4.C
Pregnancy
and Parenting
Standard 2.4.4.C.1
Explain
that after fertilization, cells divide to create
a fetus/embryo that grows and develops inside
the uterus during pregnancy.
Standard 2.4.4.C.2
Discuss
how the health of the birth mother impacts the
development of the fetus.
