The topics related to Human Development & Sexual Health in Grade 5 extends on the work begun in
Grade 4 and will cover the following:
● factors that may affect the development of a person's understanding of themselves and their
personal identity, including their sexual orientation (for example, body image, self-acceptance)
● the reproductive system, and how the body changes during puberty
● the process of menstruation and sperm production
● describe emotional and interpersonal stresses related to puberty