7th Grade Health Standards (Continued)
Standard 2: Analyzing Influences
2.1.G Analyze how internal and external influences affect growth and
development, relationships, and sexual behavior.
2.2.G Evaluate how culture, media, and other people influence our
perceptions of body image, gender roles, sexuality, attractiveness,
relationships, and sexual orientation.
2.3.G Analyze the influence of alcohol and other drugs on sexual
behaviors.
2.4.G Describe situations that could lead to pressure for sexual activity
and to the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs.
2.5.G Recognize that there are individual, family, and cultural differences
in relationships.
2.6.G Explain how sexual exploitation can occur through the Internet.
Standard 3: Accessing Valid Information
3.1.G Identify trusted adults in one’s family, school, and community for
advice and counseling regarding reproductive and sexual health.
3.2.G Locate medically and scientifically accurate sources of information
on reproductive health.
3.3.G Identify health care providers for reproductive and sexual health
services.
Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
4.1.G Practice effective communication skills with parents, guardians,
health care providers, or other trusted adults by discussing issues related
to reproductive and sexual health.
4.2.G Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to prevent
sexual involvement, HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy.
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