Authors: Catherine Sanderson, Mark Zelman, Melanie Lynch, Melissa Munsell, and Diane Farthing

Health Skills for High School: Development, Relationships, and Sexuality teaches evidence-based, unbiased, and relevant information about development, relationships, and sexuality in the classroom. Students will have multiple opportunities to practice and develop the skills they need to make responsible and informed decisions now and throughout their lives. Content and skills adhere to the California Healthy Youth Act.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

High School CHYA Program: Resources for the California Healthy Youth Act

• Front Matter
• Introductory Lesson 1 - Mental and Emotional Health and Well-Being
• Introductory Lesson 2 - Embracing Your Identity
• Introductory Lesson 3 - Building Your Self-Esteem
• Introductory Lesson 4 - Expressing Your Emotions
• 1 - The Male Reproductive System
• 2 - The Female Reproductive System
• 3 - Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
• 4 - Adolescence and Puberty
• 5 - Sexual Feelings and Behavior
• 6 - What Is Contraception?
• 7 - Practicing Sexual Abstinence
• 8 - Barrier Methods
• 9 - Hormonal Methods
• 10 - Natural Methods and Sterilization
• 11 - Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood
• 12 - Aspects of Sexuality
• 13 - Qualities of a Healthy Relationship
• 14 - Developing Peer Relationships
• 15 - Understanding Romantic Relationships
• 16 - Abuse and Neglect
• 17 - Sexual Harassment and Assault
• 18 - Violence in the Community
• 19 - Being Safe on the Internet
• 20 - Common STIs
• 21 - Preventing and Treating STIs
• 22 - HIV/AIDS
• Glossary/Glosario
• Index