Grade 7 Life Skills Based Sexuality Education study plan

Define the sequence of physical changes in puberty for all bodies and label each change by typical age range and variability

Explain how the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis triggers puberty and describe the roles of estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormone

Distinguish puberty from adolescence and list three developmental tasks of adolescence

Practice answering a common puberty question a younger sibling might ask, in plain language, without embarrassment

Label a diagram of the male and female reproductive organs and state the function of each structure

Trace the menstrual cycle across its four phases and identify the hormones that rise and fall in each

Describe how fertilization, implantation, and pregnancy begin, using correct terminology

Correct five common myths about anatomy or the menstrual cycle with accurate explanations

Identify at least six personal hygiene and health practices that become important during puberty and explain the reason for each

Explain how nutrition, sleep, and physical activity affect pubertal development and mood

Describe common adolescent health concerns such as acne, body odor, and menstrual discomfort, and when to seek medical advice

Recognize warning signs of pubertal timing that is unusually early or late and state the appropriate referral

Define consent and describe what it looks like in everyday peer interactions

List the characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships and classify five scenarios correctly

Demonstrate two assertive communication strategies for setting a boundary with a friend or partner

Explain how emotional changes in adolescence affect relationships and identify two healthy coping strategies

Compare the effectiveness of at least four contraceptive methods and explain how each is used correctly

Describe the transmission routes and prevention of HIV and two other sexually transmitted infections

Explain why abstinence and condom use are both valid risk-reduction strategies and identify the limits of each

Outline the steps a person should take after a possible exposure to an STI, including testing and treatment

Correct three common myths about contraception or STI transmission with accurate information

Define gender, sex, and gender expression, and explain how they differ

Identify three gender stereotypes and describe how each can harm both boys and girls

Analyze how social norms shape decisions about relationships and sexual health

Explain how stigma and discrimination affect help-seeking and describe two ways to challenge them

Describe how power dynamics and gender-based violence can appear in adolescent relationships

Apply a five-step decision-making model to two realistic scenarios involving peer pressure

Demonstrate three refusal techniques, such as saying no directly, suggesting an alternative, and leaving the situation

Identify trusted adults and how to approach them when facing a difficult decision

Explain how alcohol or other substances can affect judgment and the ability to refuse

Evaluate health information online using at least four criteria such as source, date, evidence, and bias

Identify two local or national services that provide adolescent sexual and reproductive health support

Describe what to expect when contacting a health service, including confidentiality and consent to care

Complete two timed practice sets across all domains and review every missed item

Write a personal help-seeking plan listing three trusted contacts and when to use each