Human Sexuality to Accompany Essential Health Skills

Human Sexuality, developed for use with Essential Health Skills, aligns with the National Sexuality Education Standards for grades nine through 12. It provides the skills and factual, objective information students need to make responsible sexual decisions and promote a lifetime of health and wellness. The chapters in this supplement contain the same features that are provided in the Essential Health Skills text. By studying this supplement, students will be empowered to advocate for their health, now and in the future.

With up-to-date terminology and new topics, Human Sexuality includes the most current, relevant health information available. This information prepares students to promote personal and community health in an ever-changing world. Each chapter includes activities written by experts and award-winning health instructors. By completing these health skills activities, such as those related to making decisions, setting goals, and evaluating health information, students will be prepared to apply these skills in real, everyday life. Extensive online supplements include in-depth skill development activities and parent/trusted adult engagement activities to help students apply at home the concepts and skills learned in class.High-interest special features encourage deeper thinking about health topics. Features such as Health in the Media connect concepts to experiences with media, including social media. Local and Global Health features help students apply skills in their own communities and globally. Skills for Health and Wellness features demonstrate how health skills can be used in different situations.