Middle School Resources

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) requires that all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders receive a minimum of 30 periods of health education each year:
- 6 lessons on mental, emotional, and social health
- 6 lessons on growth and development
- 6 lessons on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- 6 lessons on nutrition and physical activity
- 3 lessons on injury prevention and safety
- 2 lessons on family diversity and LGBTQ awareness
- 1 lesson on other health content areas and relevant health issues based on students’ needs and concerns
– SFUSD Board of Education Policy #P6302
SFUSD recommends that teachers use the following lessons in each subject area. REQUEST RESOURCES
6th grade
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6th Grade SECOND STEP6th Grade SECOND STEP curriculum helps students learn the protective skills to make good choices and stay engaged in school despite the pitfalls of substance abuse, bullying, cyber bullying, and peer pressure. Recommended Lessons
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Growing Bodies Active Consent Lessons | Sexual Harassment/Violence Lessons |
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A curriculum resource provided by Planned Parenthood Northern California. These five lessons are recommended for 6th grade students: 6th grade – Planned Parenthood
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SECOND STEPSECOND STEP curriculum helps students learn the protective skills to make good choices and stay engaged in school despite the pitfalls of substance abuse, bullying, cyber bullying, and peer pressure. Recommended Lessons
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Edible Marijuana: Is it safe?In this 18 min. DVD, viewers learn how consuming marijuana in edible form affects the body and brain differently than smoking it. This film gives an overview of the types of edibles and how using edible marijuana can lead to addiction and impact different aspects of a user’s life.
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6 lessons on nutrition and physical activity |
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Health Smart Middle School: Nutrition & Physical ActivityETR’s Health Smart program gives children and youth the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors. Recommended Lessons Lesson 1: What are Nutrients |
Secondary Violence Lessons, Sexual Harassment Lessons Violence, Gun Violence Lessons |
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Health Smart Middle School: Violence & Injury PreventionETR’s Health Smart program gives children and youth the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors. Recommended Lessons
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That’s a Family!That’s a Family! is an entertaining documentary that breaks new ground in helping children in grades K-8 understand the different shapes families take today. Recommended Lessons Gay and Lesbian Parents, (Pg. 38 – 41)
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Let’s Get RealLet’s Get Real examines issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, and sexual harassment. Recommended Lessons Chapter 6 – Vocabulary, What are and Why not to use Anti – Gay Slurs (Pg, 46 – 47) |
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A Place in the MiddleA Place in the Middle is the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula group at her school, and a teacher who empowers her through traditional culture. This kid-friendly educational film is a great way to get students thinking and talking about the values of diversity and inclusion, the power of knowing your heritage, and how to prevent bullying by creating a school climate of aloha – from their own point of view! Free video and guide. Recommended Lessons |
Open the Door and Get Out and Explore | Get Out and Explore Flyer |
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Let’s Get RealLet’s Get Real examines issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, and sexual harassment. Recommended Lessons
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Common Sense Media’s Digital LifeCommon Sense Media’s Digital Life series asks “What is the place of digital media in our lives?” Students are introduced to the 24/7, social nature of digital media and technologies, and gain basic vocabulary and knowledge for discussing the media landscape. Recommended Lessons
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7th grade
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7th Grade SECOND STEP7th Grade SECOND STEP curriculum helps students learn the protective skills to make good choices and stay engaged in school despite the pitfalls of substance abuse, bullying, cyber bullying, and peer pressure. Recommended Lessons
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Growing Bodies Active Consent Lessons | Sexual Harassment/Violence Lessons |
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Project ALERTThe Project ALERT curriculum was created and tested by RAND, the nation’s leading think tank on drug policy. Developed over a ten-year period, Project ALERT addresses the pro-drug mindset of today’s teens and effectively increases their likelihood to remain drug-free. Recommended Lessons
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Edible Marijuana: Is it safe?In this 18 min. DVD, viewers learn how consuming marijuana in edible form affects the body and brain differently than smoking it. This film gives an overview of the types of edibles and how using edible marijuana can lead to addiction and impact different aspects of a user’s life. |
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Health Smart Middle School: Nutrition & Physical ActivityETR’s Health Smart program gives children and youth the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors. Recommended Lessons
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Secondary Violence Lessons, Sexual Harassment Lessons Violence, Gun Violence Lessons |
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Health Smart Middle School: Violence & Injury PreventionETR’s Health Smart program gives children and youth the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors.
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1 lesson on other health content areas and relevant health issues based on students’ needs and concerns |
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Let’s Get RealLet’s Get Real examines issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, and sexual harassment. Recommended Lessons
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Common Sense Media’s Digital LifeCommon Sense Media’s Digital Life series asks “What is the place of digital media in our lives?” Students are introduced to the 24/7, social nature of digital media and technologies, and gain basic vocabulary and knowledge for discussing the media landscape. Recommended Lessons
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Common Sense MediaCommon Sense Media asks “What are gender stereotypes, and can they shape our experiences online? Students are introduced to the concept of gender stereotypes, in both an online and offline context. Recommended Lessons
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8th grade
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8th Grade SECOND STEP8th Grade SECOND STEP curriculum helps students learn the protective skills to make good choices and stay engaged in school despite the pitfalls of substance abuse, bullying, cyber bullying, and peer pressure. Recommended Lessons
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Growing Bodies Active Consent Lessons | Sexual Harassment/Violence Lessons |
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San Francisco Unified School District’s
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Health Smart Middle School: Tobacco Alcohol & other Drug Prevention.Recommended Lessons
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Edible Marijuana: Is it safe?In this 18 min. DVD, viewers learn how consuming marijuana in edible form affects the body and brain differently than smoking it. This film gives an overview of the types of edibles and how using edible marijuana can lead to addiction and impact different aspects of a user’s life. |
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Health Smart Middle School: Nutrition & Physical ActivityETR’s Health Smart program gives children and youth the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors. Recommended Lessons
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Secondary Violence Lessons, Sexual Harassment Lessons Violence, Gun Violence Lessons |
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Health Smart Middle School: Violence & Injury PreventionETR’s Health Smart program gives children and youth the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and establish life-long healthy behaviors. Recommended Lessons
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Be Ready!Is SFUSDs 7th grade comprehensive sexuality curriculum Recommended Lessons
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A Place in the MiddleA Place in the Middle is the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula group at her school, and a teacher who empowers her through traditional culture. This kid-friendly educational film is a great way to get students thinking and talking about the values of diversity and inclusion, the power of knowing your heritage, and how to prevent bullying by creating a school climate of aloha – from their own point of view! Free video and guide. Recommended Lessons |
Open the Door and Get Out and Explore | Get Out and Explore Flyer |
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Let’s Get RealLet’s Get Real examines issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, and sexual harassment. Recommended Lessons
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Common Sense Media’s Digital LifeCommon Sense Media’s Digital Life series asks “What is the place of digital media in our lives?” Students are introduced to the 24/7, social nature of digital media and technologies, and gain basic vocabulary and knowledge for discussing the media landscape. Recommended Lessons
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Common Sense MediaCommon Sense Media asks “What are gender stereotypes, and can they shape our experiences online? Students are introduced to the concept of gender stereotypes, in both an online and offline context. Recommended Lessons
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