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Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.4.G

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Growth, Development, and Sexual Health
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Explain how conception occurs, the stages of pregnancy, and the responsibilities associated with parenting.

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.4.N

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Describe how to keep food safe through proper food purchasing, preparation, and storage practices.

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.5.G

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Growth, Development, and Sexual Health
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Explain the effectiveness of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives in preventing HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy.[2]

Footnote:
[2] EC Section 51933(b)(10), 51934(b)(3).

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.5.N

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Differentiate between diets that are health-promoting and diets linked to disease.

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.6.G

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Growth, Development, and Sexual Health
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Identify the short- and long-term effects of HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.[3]

Footnote:
[3] EC Section 51934(b)(1).

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.6.N

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Analyze the caloric and nutritional value of foods and beverages.

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.7.G

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Growth, Development, and Sexual Health
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Identify ways to prevent or reduce the risk of contracting HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.[4]

Footnote:
[4] EC Section 51934(b)(2),(b)(3),(b)(4).

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.7.N

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Describe the benefits of eating a variety of foods high in iron, calcium, and fiber.

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.8.G

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Growth, Development, and Sexual Health
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Recognize that there are individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.[5]

Footnote:
[5] EC Section 51930(b)(2)

Standard Identifier: 7–8.1.8.N

Grade Range: Grades 7–8
Content Area: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overarching Content Standard: 1: Essential Concepts

Standard:
Identify ways to prepare food that are consistent with current research-based guidelines for a nutritionally balanced diet.
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