These sample units are only meant as models. Teachers should adapt them to meet local needs as well as particular needs of their students.

All sample units are organized in a similar manner, as described below.

An introduction focuses on the role of the strand and the topic within the whole program.
A brief statement describes how the grade level perspective shapes the direction of the unit.
Addresses are suggested for teachers to access accurate, up-to-date information on the topic(s) addressed in the unit.
A list of suggestions is offered for gathering resources prior to the teaching of the unit.
The unit overview describes very briefly the sequence of activities featured in the unit. This overview sets the activities in the context of the Decision-making Process.

Sample Units for Each Grade Level

Strand
	A Healthy Body	Social Relationships	Safety	Self-esteem
In addition to the following units, the curriculum includes a sample unit designed to introduce the Decision-making Process to the students at the beginning of the year at all grade levels.
Gr.1	Preventing Infections*		On Your Guard: A Sample Unit on Pedestrian Safety
Gr.2	Emotional Support* Food for Thought: A Sample Unit on Nutrition
Gr.3	Controlling Diseases*	Let’s Talk Things Over: A Sample Unit on Conflict Resolution
Gr.4	Medical Research*			The Me I Want to Be: A Sample Unit on Self-esteem (for Grades 4 and 5)
Gr.5	HIV/AIDS*

* Titles followed by an asterisk indicate units which incorporate HIV/AIDS education.