Sexual Health Curriculum Resources, Grades 7-9
A guide for teachers of grades 7-9 to support sexual health and wellbeing curriculum outcomes.
This resource list was created to aid teachers by providing resources that can be paired with the appropriate curriculum outcomes for grades, 7, 8 and 9 under the topic of sexual health and wellbeing – “human sexuality”, as it is stated in the curriculum outcomes.
Sexual Health Resources to support parents can be found under the Student and Families section of the NLESD website. For more information, please contact your local public health nurse.
Grade 7 – Reproductive system, menstrual cycle, puberty, conception (embryo to birth), sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Grade 8 – Puberty, labor & birth, contraception
Grade 9 – Reproductive anatomy and physiology (male + female, sexual orientation continuum, contraception, teen pregnancy, responsibilities of parenthood, STIs
- Time: 10:14
- This video captures the endocrine glands
Anatomy of Female Reproductive System:
- Time: 11:21
- Hand drawn doodle animation video
- Time: 10:44
- This video captures the endocrine glands
Anatomy of Male Reproductive System:
- Time: 10:58
- Hand drawn doodle animation video
Male Reproductive System: Function, Organs and Anatomy:
- Time: 3:56
- This is less focused on endocrine glands and more anatomy/physiology focused, but short and engaging
- Time: 4:11
- Does include endocrine glands/hormones
- Gives context to the individual differences among females in menstruation
- Also includes a lesson with Additional resources
Am I Normal? (Girls and Puberty)
- Time: 1:56
- Does not address physiological processes
- Psychosocial process of puberty and what is “normal”
- Kidshealth.org
What Boys Want to Know About Puberty
- Time: 3:55
- Kidshealth.org
- Psychosocial + physical
How Does a Boy’s Voice Change? | Puberty
- Time: 1:13
- Physician advice
Ages & Stages of Puberty for Boys | Puberty
- Time: 1:42
- Physician advice
- Time: 5:50
- Explains the scientific process of conception
Am I Ready? Making Healthy Sexual Decisions
- Time: 24:26
- Comprehensive Sexual Health Educational video
Eastern Health
Emotional Changes Girls Experience | Puberty
- Time: 2:08
- Physician advice
Sexual Feelings that Girls Experience | Puberty
- Time: 1:57
- Physician advice
Sexual & Emotional Changes in Boys | Puberty
- Time: 1:42
- Physician advice
Reproductive System, Part 4 – Pregnancy & Development
- Time: 10:44
- Birth starts ~8:50 min
Let’s Actually Talk About Birth Control
- Time: 4:49
- A video showing youth who have questions about birth control; Physicians explaining birth control
Male & Female Condom, Latex Barrier Demonstration Videos
- Using a Condom: 3:27
- Using a Vaginal Condom: 3:14
- Using a Dental Dam: 2:50
- Time: 5:58
- Animation
Eastern Health
Why Pronouns Matter for Trans People
- Time: 2:29
- People who are transgender explain the importance of using appropriate pronouns
How We Found Pride Being Trans
- Time: 2:11
- Transgender individuals discuss how they found pride within themselves and their community
Eastern Health
The Science of ‘Plan B’ – Emergency Contraception
- Time 2:46
- Explains Plan B – Emergency Contraception
