Learning About Sex series

Name: Learning About Sex series
Brand: Concordia Publishing House

by Concordia Publishing House

ScienceGrades Pre-K–12

About This Curriculum

A comprehensive, faith-based sex education series for ages 3-14 that presents physiological and socio-psychological aspects of sex in a Christ-centered manner, with books offered in gender-specific versions for ages 9 and up.

What makes it unique: Comprehensive age-appropriate series with gender-specific versions for most age groups; long-established curriculum recently updated; integrates Christian theology with practical sex education.

Learning About Sex Series: Faith-Based Human Development Education

A comprehensive, age-graded sex education series from Concordia Publishing House covering human development and relationships from a Christian perspective for ages 3-14+. The curriculum addresses physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality through separate books for different age ranges, with gender-specific versions for older students.

Best for

Homeschool families and Christian schools seeking faith-based human development education that aligns with biblical values while providing accurate biological information

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 1 concern · 1 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The series includes substantial guidance for parents and educators on how to present sensitive content appropriately.

Includes 'How to Talk Confidently with Your Child about Sex' for parents, discusses 'what to present to children and when and how to do so,' and provides guidance on addressing various situations

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides structured, explicit presentation of content through carefully designed reading materials and discussion guides.

Books are designed for direct presentation to students, with content 'very carefully woven in' and information presented 'within a clearly Christian context' rather than through discovery methods

Scientific VocabularyStrength

The curriculum introduces accurate scientific vocabulary for human anatomy and development in age-appropriate ways.

Review notes that 'accurate vocabulary words are used, but not overemphasized' and discusses anatomical illustrations and terminology for reproductive systems

Ngss AlignmentConcern

This curriculum does not align with NGSS as it focuses on human development from a religious perspective rather than comprehensive life science standards.

The curriculum presents 'biblical views' and 'Christian viewpoint' rather than following secular science standards, and covers only human reproduction rather than broader life science concepts required by NGSS

Knowledge RichNeutral

The curriculum provides age-appropriate biological content about human development and reproduction but focuses more on relationships and values than comprehensive science content.

Books cover anatomical differences, reproduction, physical changes during adolescence, and biological aspects of sex, but the primary focus is on Christian perspectives on relationships rather than deep scientific knowledge

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum does not appear to include systematic review or retrieval practice components.

No mention in the review of quizzes, review exercises, or spaced practice activities to reinforce learning

Hands On IntegrationInsufficient Evidence

This curriculum does not include hands-on activities or laboratory work as it is primarily a discussion-based program.

The review describes books designed for reading aloud and discussion, with no mention of hands-on activities, experiments, or laboratory components

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com