You are all part of a team that has been tasked with developing a comprehensive

You are all part of a team that has been tasked with developing a comprehensive

You are all part of a team that has been tasked with developing a comprehensive and sequential 8th through 12th grade sexual health education curriculum that aims to give children the knowledge and skills needed to practice and maintain healthy behaviors and lifestyles. The purpose of the purposed program is to provide age-appropriate lessons addressing the most serious sexual health challenges facing school-aged children, including social and emotional health; personal health and wellness; safety; and HIV. The program (which you are free to name) should facilitate learning through a variety of interactive teaching and learning techniques. Skill development through demonstration and guided practice is emphasized resulting in the development of positive lifestyle behaviors for students and families. Implementation of your program should be part of the core school curriculum, with each of the lessons lasting 15-45 minutes in length. The lessons may be integrated in various disciplines such as language arts, science, social studies, etc. Furthermore, some lessons include activities to facilitate parental and family involvement beyond the classroom. The curriculum can be implemented in public, private, or alternative schools.
Please explain the Health Belief Model (HBM) AND demonstrate how you would apply the HBM in developing your curriculum.