Kindergarten Health Objectives
The Students should be able to:
I. FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
A. Describe the three parts of health.
B. Identify six ways to show good character.
C. Demonstrate skills for making wise decisions
D. Identify various feelings
E. Describe healthful ways to share feelings.
F. Demonstrate communication skills.
G. Discuss ways to cope with feelings.
H. Recognize and understand differences among people.
I. Recognize Stress.
J. Demonstrate skills for managing stress.
K. Explain how to be a responsible family member.
L. Tell ways in which family members care.
M. Recognize different kinds of families.
N. Identify feelings about family changes.
O. Explain how to be a responsible family member.
P. Discuss ways to show respect for friends.
Q. Tell how to make wise decisions with friends.
R. Define conflict.
S. Describe ways to avoid or resolve conflicts.
T. Demonstrate skills for resolving conflicts.
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GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
Describe human growth and development.
Demonstrate skills for practicing healthful habits.
Name various body parts.
Describe the functions of various body parts.
Name and describe the five senses.
III. NUTRITION
A. Classify foods using the food Guide Pyramid.
B. Discuss recommended numbers of servings.
C. Plan healthful food choices using the Food Guide Pyramid
D. Discus ways foods are used by the body and mind.
E. Discus agricultural origins of foods.
F. Recognize influences on food choices.
G. Describe how germs get into food.
H. Discuss correct food handling procedures and table manners.
I. Identify the effects of making healthful food choices.
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PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Explain how to care for teeth and gums.
Discuss the importance of regular health maintenance.
Discuss ways to be well-groomed.
Describe how to care for skin.
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Define sleep and rest.
Explain the importance of regular exercise.
Discuss types of exercise.
Discuss how to stay safe before, during, and after exercise.
Describe sports safety equipment.
Demonstrate skills for setting health goals.
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INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
Describe fire safety rules.
Discuss how to prevent injuries at home and in school.
Discuss meanings of basic signs, symbols, and warning labels.
Describe telephone safety procedures.
Discuss how to prevent injuries during play.
Describe safety procedures around water and animals.
Discuss how to prevent injuries in and around motor vehicles.
Describe ways to stay safe in different kinds of weather.
Describe threats to personal safety.
Explain how to avoid threatening situations.
Discuss how to seek help when feeling threatened.
Describe various emergencies.
Discuss how to respond to various emergencies.
Demonstrate refusal skills.
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D.
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
Define drug and medicine.
Discuss purposes and correct uses of medicines.
Identify ways in which some drugs can be harmful.
Describe the effects of tobacco use.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
A. Discuss common health problems of children.
B. Identify ways to prevent and treat diseases.
C. Describe the role of germs in spreading diseases.
D. Identify ways to control the spread of germs.
E. Identify ways to prevent common health problems.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
A. Identify influences on health-related choices.
B. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
C. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
D. Identify school and community health care professionals.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
A. Describe how individual actions can improve the environment.
B. Classify types of pollution.
C. Identify noise pollution.
D. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of noise pollution.
E. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
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Kindergarten Health Content
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
To understand that feeling comfortable about oneself and other people, being able to meet
the demands of life and having the capacity to make sound health choices are basic
characteristics which typify healthy emotional attitudes and behavior.
A. Individual Characteristics: The student will be able to identify certain qualities and
characteristics that make individuals special and unique.
1. Provide examples to show how individuals are unique (e.g. special skills).
2. Name personal qualities and characteristics (e.g. honesty, loyal, kindness).
3. Identify desirable traits and characteristics (e.g. responsible, trustworthy).
4. Realize that personal characteristics and certain qualities make people unique
and special.
B. Effect of Behavior on Others: The student will recognize ways in which a person's
behavior affects the health and well-being of others.
1. List ways of making friends.
2. Give examples of when it is important to share with others.
3. Explain the importance of respecting the rights and differences of others.
4. Explain how one’s personal behavior can help or harm others.
5. Tell how one gains satisfaction through family and friends.
6. Develop rules for sharing and taking turns to promote cooperation.
C. Feelings: The student will understand that everyone has different but common
human feelings.
1. Cite various emotions and the situations that elicit them.
2. Discuss how various feelings can be expressed through one’s behavior.
3. Demonstrate acceptable and unacceptable ways to express feelings.
4. Explain how successes or failures affect one’s feelings of self-worth.
5. Explain how one’s feelings affects one’s behavior and vice-versa.
D. Making Healthy Choices: The student will realize that a person is capable of
making healthy choices.
1. Identify healthy choices vs. unhealthy choices.
2. List activities and habits which promote good health.
3. Begin to demonstrate the ability to identify and define a problem; list alternative
solutions, predict consequences and decide on a course of action.
E. Friends
1. Identify the purposes of friendship and how to make a friend
2. Describe the good qualities in a friend
3. Understand why friends should be chosen carefully.
4. Identify ways one can be a good friend.
F. The Family: To gain knowledge and an understanding of basic family life
concepts, including values held by the family, the beginning of a new life, and
respect of self and others.
1. The student will comprehend the various factors which contribute to the make-up
and significance of families.
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2. Describe the uniqueness and differences found in human families. (e.g. extended
families, single parent families, cultural differences etc.)
3. Identify purposes and roles of animal and human families.
II.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
The student will understand the basic structure and function of the human body and
realize what it takes to keep it functioning properly.
A. Physical and Mental Growth Patterns: The student will understand that each
individual has different patterns of physical and mental growth.
1. Identify major body parts.
2. Recognize that each person has a unique pattern and rate of growth.
3. Understand that everyone has unique physical features.
B. Senses: The student understands how one's senses gather information and
influence how we behave and feel.
1. Identify the basic senses.
2. Explain how we learn through our senses.
3. Identify problems or hazards of the sense organ (e.g. deafness, blindness).
4. Identify ways to promote the health of our senses.
C. Care of the Body: The student will understand that each individual has a certain
responsibility for his/her personal health care.
1. Understand the importance of developing healthy personal habits of hygiene at
home and at school (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands before eating or after
toileting, using a tissue, covering a cough etc.)
D. Dental Health: The student will understand that the condition of the teeth and
gums affect one's speech, appearance and nutritional status.
1. Understand good dental health practices.
2. Identify the structure and function of the teeth.
3. Describe the value of fluoride treatments, brushing and seeing a dentist
regularly.
4. Explain how dental problems may affect one’s appearance and social
relationships.
5. Formulate a plan for proper care of teeth.
III. NUTRITION
The student will understand the relationship between proper nutrition and one's health,
physical and mental performance.
A. Importance of Proper Nutrition: The student will understand that nutrition is
important in the everyday functioning of an individual.
1. Identify purposes of food (e.g. energy, growth, strong muscles, strong bones
and teeth etc.).
2. Discuss the importance of eating three meals a day.
3. Explain why breakfast is such an important meal.
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B.
Role of Nutrition: The student will realize that individuals throughout life
require the same basic nutrients, but in varying amounts.
1. Classify foods into the four food groups.
2. Identify appropriate number of daily servings they should eat from each
group.
3. Identify major nutrients in each of the four food groups.
4. Identify and choose nutritious snacks.
5. Identify snacks that have little or no nutritional value.
C.
Nutrition and Wellness: The student will understand that proper nutrition is a
significant factor in promoting health and preventing disease.
1. Discuss the connection between eating right, exercising and preventing health
problems.
2. Explain why it is important to begin eating a healthy diet at a young age.
3. Explain that eating foods high in sugar may lead to dental cavities.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The student understands the relationship between fitness and wellness and realizes that
proper levels of activity and rest contribute to overall fitness.
A. Benefits of Activity: The student understands that appropriate types of activity
contribute to the total health of the individual.
1. List the benefits of play and physical activity (e.g. making friends, feeling
stronger, etc.).
2. Distinguish between good fitness activities and poor ones.
3. Identify the characteristics of a fit and unfit individual.
B. Exercise and Rest: The student understands that a proper balance of exercise and
rest contributes to high levels of fitness.
1. Tell how adequate rest and sleep affect performance and appearance.
2. Describe how good fitness affects posture, appearance, self-esteem and
performance.
C. Posture: The student understands how posture relates to appearance and body
mechanics.
1. Identify characteristics of good and bad posture.
2. Demonstrate good posture in a variety of situations.
3. Cite conditions and practices that contribute to poor posture.
V.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
The student will understand that the potential for accident and harm exists everywhere in
the environment.
A. Safety Rules: The student understands rules are made to keep one safe at home,
school and in our community.
1. Know and follow safety rules for a seatbelt, bike, playground, and pedestrian.
2. Know and follow the safety plan for fire, evacuation, lock down at home and at
school.
3. Identify actions that can prevent household accidents.
4. Discus basic first aid and caring for simple injuries.
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VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
The student will understand that all chemical substances produce some affect on the body
and have potential to be abused.
A. Effects of drugs: The student will understand that a drug is any substance which,
when taken into the body, makes it work differently.
1. Recognize that all drugs have an affect on the way the body works.
2. Explain, that role of medicines.
3. Describe the nature and affects of poisonous substances.
4. Cite ways in which one should show respect for drugs (e.g. proper use, correct
amounts etc.).
B. Alcohol, Caffeine, Tobacco: The student will realize that alcohol, tobacco, and
caffeine are drugs which are commonly used in our society.
1. Explain how and why tobacco is harmful to one's health.
2. Describes the affect of alcohol on the body and mind.
3. Describes the affect of caffeine on the body.
VII. COMMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
To understand that certain factors contribute to infection, illness and disease, and that
many may be prevented or controlled by a variety of measures.
A. Factors Causing Illness: The student recognizes factors which contribute to illness,
infection, disease, and well being.
1. Distinguish between sickness and health.
2. Realize that some, not all, illnesses are contagious.
3. Name some childhood diseases.
4. Identify some factors which contribute to disease and infection.
B. Protecting Self: The student will recognize ways to minimize infection, sickness,
disease and improve one’s well being.
1. Explain the difference between a communicable and non-communicable illness.
2. Cite ways in which diseases can be transmitted.
3. Realize that skin is a protective barrier.
4. Describe ways to prevent spreading of illness.
5. Suggest some personal habits that may prevent the spread of illness and disease.
6. Describe ways to improve one’s well being.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
The student will understand that many factors including, media, technology, family and
culture influence health-related choices.
A. Influences:
1. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
2. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
3. Identify school and community health care professionals.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The student will understand the personal, community and global effects humans have on
the environment and how they can be an advocate for better environmental health.
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A. Pollution:
1. List the different types of pollutions.
2. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of various pollutions.
B. Resources:
1. List the different types of natural resources used by humans.
2. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
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Grade One Health Objectives
The Students should be able to:
I. FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
A. Name four ways to stay in good health.
B. Name six ways to show good character.
C. Name six questions to ask before you make a decision.
D. Use decision-making skills.
E. Act out how to say “no” to an unwise decision.
F. Name four things to do to say “no” to an unwise decision.
G. Discuss three ways to show feelings.
H. Name four things to do when you feel angry.
I. Name three things to so when you make a mistake.
J. Identify ways that they and others are special.
K. Identify signs of stress.
L. Discuss ways to manage stress.
M. Practice the four steps in setting health goals.
N. Discuss how families are alike and different.
O. Discus how members of a family are alike and different.
P. Name things that can be learned in a family.
Q. Describe how members of a family help one another.
S. Identify feelings related to changes in the family.
T. Identify trusted adults that children can talk to about family changes.
U. Discuss ways to show respect for others.
V. Tell ways to be a good friend.
W. Demonstrate skills in helping others be healthy.
X. Explain how to make wise decisions with friends.
Y. Identify positive ways to resolve conflicts.
Z. Demonstrate ways to resolve conflicts.
II. GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
A. Describe how individuals grow and learn in unique ways.
B. Identify ways that they and others are special.
C. Discus ways people age.
D. Identify the stages of human development.
E. Identify and practice healthful habits.
F. Name and describe the five senses.
G. Identify how the senses are used.
H. List the parts of the body.
I. Discuss how to care for the body parts.
J. Explain the function of bone and muscle.
K. List ways to care for bones and muscles.
L. Discuss the function of the heart and lungs.
M. Explain ways to care for the heart and lungs.
N. Describe the function of the stomach.
O. Identify how to care for the stomach.
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P. Discuss the function of the brain.
Q. List ways to care for the brain.
R. Use decision making skills.
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NUTRITION
Name foods that belong to each of the food groups in the food guide pyramid.
Discuss how foods from the five food groups are needed for growth.
Explain how to use the food guide Pyramid to choose healthful snacks.
Explain what makes a healthful diet.
Identify a food label.
Explain the importance of healthful meals.
Discuss ways ads can influence food choices.
Name ways to keep germs out of food.
Discus the reasons to wash hands before you prepare or eat foods.
Demonstrate correct hand-washing technique.
Discuss ways to show respect for others.
Use good table manners.
Explain that people have responsibility for their good health.
Identify the benefits of a healthful diet.
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B.
C.
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PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Explain what happens at a health checkup.
Discuss what happens at a dental checkup.
Identify some tools a doctor uses.
Identify some tools a dentist uses.
Name ways families promote health and prevent disease.
Show the correct way to brush and floss.
Name ways to be well-groomed and show how to sit and stand with correct
posture.
Name ways sleep and rest help the mind and body.
Identify the recommended amount of sleep.
Name ways fitness helps the body.
Explain ways to stay safe before and after exercise.
Practice safe ways to exercise.
Name exercises that are part of a fitness test.
Identify fair and unfair behaviors
Identify and practice healthful behaviors.
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B.
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H.
I.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
Identify safety rules that help to prevent injury while at school.
Identify safety rules when using the internet.
Identify safety rules for home and school.
Identify unsafe household products and situations.
Discuss ways to prevent fire.
Name common fire hazards at home.
Demonstrate the ability to practice Stop, Drop, and Roll in case of fire.
Identify safety rules that help to prevent injury while at play.
Identify unsafe situations outdoors.
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J. Know ways to keep safe outdoors.
K. Discuss ways to minimize the effects of weather on health.
L. Identify safety rules that help to prevent injury while riding bicycles or while
crossing the streets.
M. Identify safety rules that help to prevent injury while traveling by school bus or car.
N. Identify appropriate actions to take when lost.
O. Discuss appropriate behaviors around strangers.
P. Distinguish between a good touch and a bad touch.
Q. Discuss first-aid procedures for cuts, nosebleeds, bee stings, and sun burns.
R. Identify ways to get help in an emergency.
S. Demonstrate refusal skills
VI.
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B.
C.
D.
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
Distinguish medicines from drugs.
Identify safe ways to use medicines.
Identify the harmful effects of alcohol on the mind and body.
Identify people in the community who can help those who want to stop using
tobacco.
E. Explain the harmful effects of tobacco use.
F. List reasons to stay drug-free.
VII. COMMUNICABLE AND CHRONIC DISEASES
A. Discuss common health problems of children.
B. Identify symptoms of common childhood diseases.
C. Name types of germs that cause disease.
D. Identify ways germs can spread.
E. Name ways families promote health and prevent disease.
F. Explain that people have responsibility for their good health.
G. Name healthful habits that help prevent cancer.
H. Identify common causes of asthma and allergies.
I. Name ways to help control asthma and allergy symptoms.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
A. Name valid sources of health information.
B. Describe how ads provide information about health products.
C. Identify ways to be a safe consumer of health products.
D. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
E. Identify school and community health helpers.
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H.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Identify types of pollution.
Describe how pollution affects people’s health.
Identify noise pollution.
Discuss the harmful effects of noise pollution.
Identify ways to keep the Earth clean.
Explain how pollution harms the environment.
Identify ways to save water and energy.
Discuss why it’s important to save water and energy.
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Grade One Health Content
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
To understand that feeling comfortable about oneself and other people, being able to meet
the demands of life and having the capacity to make sound health choices are basic
characteristics which typify healthy emotional attitudes and behavior.
A. Human Family: The student will understand that all persons are part of the human
family.
1. List ways people are like one another.
2. Describe the roles in a family and the responsibilities of members to each other.
3. Identify how families differ.
4. Describe things that parents and guardians do to promote the well being of an
individual and family unit
5. Realize that a family is a group of people who care about each other (e.g. Rocky
Hill School is a school family.)
B. Effects of Behavior on Others: The student will recognize ways in which a
person's behavior affects the health and well-being of others.
1. List ways of making friends.
2. Give examples of when it is important to share with others.
3. Explain the importance of respecting the rights and differences of others.
4. Explain how one's personal behavior can help or harm others.
5. Tell how one gains satisfaction through family and friends.
6. Develops rules for sharing and taking turns to promote cooperation.
C. Feelings: The student will understand that everyone has different but common
human feelings.
1. Cite various emotions and the situations which elicit them.
2. Discuss how various feelings can be expressed through one's behavior.
3. Demonstrate acceptable and unacceptable ways to express feelings.
4. Explain how successes or failures affect one's feelings of self-worth.
5. Explain how one's feelings affects one's behavior and vice-versa.
D. Making Healthy Choices: The student will realize that a person is capable
of making healthy choices.
1. Identify factors which can influence one's health choices.
2. Identify stressful situations in their lives and suggests healthy ways to deal
with them.
3. List activities and habits which promote good health.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify and define a problem, list alternative
solutions, predict consequences and decide on a course of action.
E.
Friends:
1. Identify the purpose of friendship.
2. Describe the good qualities in a friend, why friends should be chosen carefully
and that friendship is a process of getting to know another person.
3. Identify ways one can be a good friend.
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II.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
The student will understand the basic structure and function of the human body and
realize what it takes to keep it functioning properly.
A. Physical and Mental Growth Patterns: The student will understand that each
individual has different patterns of physical and mental growth.
1. Identify major body parts.
2. Explain the role of each of the major body parts.
3. Explain how individuals grow and what is responsible for growth.
4. Recognize that each person has a unique pattern and rate of growth.
5. Realize that some people suffer from physical and mental handicaps.
6. Accepts the uniqueness of his/her body.
B.
Care of the Body: The student will understand that each individual has a certain
responsibility for his/her personal health care.
1. Understand the importance of developing healthy personal habits of hygiene
at home and at school
III. NUTRITION
The student will understand the relationships between proper nutrition and one’s health,
physical and mental performance.
A. Importance of Proper Nutrition: The student will understand that nutrition is
important in everyday functioning of the individual.
1. Indentify purposes of food (e.g. energy, growth, strong muscles, strong bones
and teeth etc.).
2. Discuss the importance of eating three meals a day.
3. Explain why breakfast is such an important meal.
B. Role of Nutrition: The student will realize that individuals throughout life require
the same basic nutrients, but in varying amounts.
1. Classify foods into the four food groups.
2. Identify appropriate number of daily servings which they should eat from each
group.
3. Identify major nutrients in each of the four food groups.
4. Identify and choose nutritious snacks.
5. Identify snacks that have little or no nutritional value.
C. Nutrition and Wellness: The student will understand that proper nutrition is a
significant factor in promoting health and preventing disease.
1. Discuss the connection between eating right, exercising and preventing health
problems.
2. Explain why it is important to begin eating a healthy diet at a young age.
3. Explain that eating foods high in sugar may lead to dental cavities.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The student understands the relationship between fitness and wellness and realizes that
proper levels of activity and rest contribute to overall fitness.
A. Benefits of Activity: The student understands that appropriate types of activity
contribute to the total health of the individual.
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1. List the benefits of play and physical activity (e.g. making friends, feeling
stronger, etc.)
2. Distinguish between good fitness activities and poor ones.
3. Identify the characteristics of a fit and unfit individual.
B.
Exercise and Rest: The student understands that a proper balance of exercise and
rest contributes to high levels of fitness.
1. Tell how adequate rest and sleep affect performance and appearance.
2. describe how good fitness affects posture, appearance, self-esteem and
performance.
C. Posture: The student understands how posture relates to appearance and body
mechanics.
1. Identify characteristics of good and bad posture.
2. Demonstrate good posture in a variety of situations.
3. Cite conditions and practices that contribute to poor posture.
V.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
The student will understand that the potential for accident and harm exists everywhere in
the environment.
A. Safety Rules: The student understands rules are made to keep one safe at home,
school and in our community.
1. Know and follow safety rules for a seatbelt, bike, playground, sports equipment,
and pedestrian.
2. Know and follow the safety plan for weather, poisons, electricity, fire,
evacuation, lock down at home and school settings.
3. Identify actions that can prevent household accidents.
4. Discus basic first aid and caring for simple injuries.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
The student will understand that all chemical substances produce some affect on the body
and have potential to be abused.
A. Effects of Drugs: The student will understand that a drug is any substance which,
when taken into the body, makes it work differently.
1. Recognize that all drugs have an affect on the way the body works.
2. Explain the role of medicines.
3. Describe the nature and affects of poisonous substances.
4. Cite ways in which one should show respect for drugs (e.g. proper use, correct
amounts etc.)
B. Alcohol, Caffeine, Tobacco: The student will realize that alcohol, tobacco, and
caffeine are drugs which are commonly used in our society.
1. Explain how and why tobacco is harmful to one’s health.
2. Describe the affect of alcohol on the body and mind.
3. Describe the affect of caffeine on the body.
4. Discuss ways one can say “no” to drugs.
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VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
To understand that certain factors contribute to infection, illness and disease, and that
many may be prevented or controlled by a variety of measures.
A. Factors Causing Illness: the student recognizes factors which contribute to illness,
infection, disease, and well-being.
1. Distinguish between sickness and health.
2. Realize that some, not, illnesses are contagious.
3. Name some childhood diseases.
4. Identify some factors which contribute to disease and infection.
B. Protecting Self: The student will recognize ways to minimize infection, sickness,
disease and improve one’s well being.
1. Explain the difference between a communicable and non-communicable illness.
2. Cite ways in which diseases can be transmitted.
3. Realize that skin is a protective barrier.
4. Describe ways to prevent spreading of illness.
5. Suggest some personal habits that may prevent the spread of illness and disease.
6. Describe ways to improve one’s well being.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
The student will understand that many factors including, media, technology, family and
culture influence health-related choices.
A. Influences:
1. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
2. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
3. Identify school and community health care professionals.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The student will understand the personal, community and global effects humans have on
the environment and how they can be an advocate for better environmental health.
A. Pollution:
1. List the different types of pollutions.
2. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of various pollutions.
3. Discuss the harmful affects of pollution on one’s health.
B. Resources:
1. List the different types of natural resources used by humans.
2. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
3. Discuss why it is important to save water and energy.
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Grade Two Health Objectives
The Students should be able to:
I. FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
A. Tell ways you can have good health
B. Identify ways you can have good character.
C. Give examples of the six actions that show good character.
D. Discuss what to do if you make a mistake.
E. Tell six questions to ask before making a decision.
F. Learn the steps for making wise decisions.
G. Apply the steps for making wise decisions.
H. Tell how to say “no” to wrong decisions.
I. Identify healthful ways to share feelings.
J. Describe the four steps for using communication skills.
K. Discuss ways to have a good self-concept.
L. Tell what stress can do to your body.
M. Make a plan to manage stress.
N. Identify ways families are alike and different.
O. Identify ways that families work together and spend time together.
P. Discuss the function and importance of family.
Q. Identify various ways a family can change.
R. Discuss various ways to show respect.
S. Discuss ways to be a good friend.
T. Explain what to do if conflict arises.
U. Learn the steps for resolving conflicts.
V. Apply the steps for resolving conflicts.
W. Identify the feelings of self and others, list unique personal qualities.
X. Understand the role of friendships in development and relationships with family.
II. GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
A. Identify stages of growth and development in childhood.
B. Recognize differences among people.
C. Identify stages of growth from adolescence to old age.
D. Identify habits that contribute to a healthful lifestyle.
E. Identify the major body systems.
F. Tell the function of each body system.
G. Discuss ways to care for the stomach.
H. Tell ways to make bones and muscles grow and become strong.
I. Tell ways to care for the heart and lungs.
J. Tell easy to care for the brain.
K. Learn the steps for setting health goals.
III. NUTRITION
A. Identify food groups.
B. Classify foods using the Food Guide Pyramid.
C. Tell how to use the Food Guide Pyramid to plan healthy meals and snacks.
D. Identify and explain the function of food labels.
E. Discuss the importance of choosing healthful foods.
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G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Discuss the importance of serving sizes.
Learn how to recognize serving sizes.
Discuss ways ads can influence food choices.
Identify ways to avoid food-borne illness.
Discuss various ways to show respect.
Understand the role of nutrition in growth and development.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
A. Tell what to expect at a medical examination.
B. Tell ways to protect your vision.
C. Tell ways to protect your hearing.
D. Tell ways to care for your teeth.
E. Identify personal care practices that lead to goo health.
F. Tell why you need rest and sleep.
G. Discuss the benefits of fitness.
H. Tell ways to build heart fitness.
I. Learn ways to stay safe before, during, and after exercise.
J. Tell ways to be a good sport.
V. INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
A. Tell rules to keep yourself and others safe.
B. Tell ways to avoid injuries at home.
C. Discuss ways to stay safe from harmful household products.
D. Identify rules for gun safety.
E. Tell ways to stay safe in a fire.
F. Tell ways to prevent fires.
G. Discuss what to do if there is a fire in a building.
H. Tell what to do it your clothes catch fire.
I. Identify emergency situations and give basic first aid.
J. Recognize dangerous situations and prevent personal injury.
K. Discuss safe places to play.
L. Tell how to prevent injuries during play.
M. Tell rules for playing safely in and around the water.
N. Identify bicycle safety rules.
O. Tell how to cross the street safely.
P. Know hand signals for bicycle safety.
Q. Tell ways to stay safe from strangers.
R. Discuss what to do if lost.
S. Learn the steps for finding health facts and getting help.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
A. Define drug and medicine.
B. Identify safety rules for taking medicine.
C. Tell what medicine does.
D. Identify safety rules for taking medicine.
E. Identify warning labels on medicine.
F. Explain what to do if you have side effects.
G. Identify ways to store medicine safely.
H. Identify the ways alcohol harms the mind and body.
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I. Identify the harmful effects of tobacco use.
J. Identify reasons to be drug free.
K. Learn the steps for refusal skills.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
A. Discuss symptoms of some common infectious diseases.
B. Identify ways to prevent the spread of germs.
C. Tell ways to get well if you have an illness caused by germs.
D. Practice ways to keep germs from spreading.
E. Describe habits that prevent heart disease.
H. Identify cancer as a noncommunicable disease.
I. Tell some was to prevent cancer.
J. Identify some causes of allergies.
K. Identify ways to manage allergies.
L. Identify some asthma triggers.
M. Identify ways to treat asthma.
N. Tell how diabetes may be prevented and treated.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
A. Identify appropriate ways to access health information.
B. Discuss a variety of health products and how to choose them.
C. Tell questions to ask when looking at ads.
D. Identify healthful and unhealthful messages in media and advertising.
E. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
F. Identify the roles of various community health workers.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
A. Discuss ways to keep the environment healthful.
B. Tell ways to prevent land pollution.
C. Tell ways to prevent water pollution.
D. Tell ways to prevent air pollution.
E. Discuss ways to protect the environment such as reducing, reusing, and recycling.
F. Tell ways to reuse items to help save energy and resources.
G. Tell why resources are important.
H. Tell ways to save water and other resources.
I. Tell ways to save energy at home and at school.
J. Discuss reasons to reduce noise pollution.
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Grade Two Health Content
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
To understand that feeling comfortable about oneself and other people, being able to meet
the demands of life and having the capacity to make sound health choices are basic
characteristics which typify healthy emotional attitudes and behavior.
A. Effects of Behavior on Others: The student will recognize ways in which a
person’s behavior affects the health and well-being of others.
1. List ways of making friends.
2. Give examples of when it is important to share with others.
3. Explain the importance of respecting the rights and differences of others.
4. Explain how one's personal behavior can help or harm others.
5. Tell how one gains satisfaction through family and friends
6. Develops rules for sharing and taking turns to promote cooperation.
B. Feelings: The student will understand that everyone has different but common
human feelings.
1. Cite various emotions and the situations which elicit them.
2. Discuss how various feelings can be expressed through one's behavior.
3. Demonstrate acceptable and unacceptable ways to express feelings.
4. Explain how successes or failures affect one's feelings of self-worth.
5. Explain how one's feelings affect one's behavior and vice-versa.
C. Making Healthy Choices: The student will realize that a person is capable of
making healthy choices.
1. Identify factors which can influence one's health choices.
2. Identify stressful situations in their lives and suggests healthy ways to deal with
them.
3. List activities and habits which promote good health.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify and define a problem, list alternative solutions,
predict consequences and decide on a course of action.
II.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
The student will understand the basic structure and function of the human body and
realize what it takes to keep it functioning properly.
A. Physical and Mental Growth Patterns: The student will understand that each
individual has different patterns of physical and mental growth.
1. Identify and explain the role of the major parts of the body.
2. Explain how individuals grow and what is responsible for growth.
3. Recognize that each person has a unique pattern and rate of growth.
4. Accepts the uniqueness of his/her body.
B. Dental Health: The student will understand that the condition of the teeth and
gums affects one’s speech, appearance, and nutritional status.
1. Understand good dental health practices.
2. Identify the structure and function of the teeth.
3. Describe the value of fluoride treatments, flossing, brushing and seeing a dentist
regularly.
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4. Explain how dental problems may affect one’s appearance and social
relationships.
5. Formulate a plan for proper care of the teeth.
C. Care of the Body: The student will understand that each individual has a certain
responsibility for his/her personal care.
1. Understand the importance of developing healthy personal habits of hygiene at
home and at school (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands before eating and after
toileting, using a tissue, covering a cough etc.).
III. NUTRITION
The student will understand the relationship between proper nutrition and one’s health,
physical and mental performance.
A. Importance of Proper Nutrition: The student will understand that nutrition is
important in everyday functioning of an individual.
1. Identify purposes of food (e.g. energy, growth, strong muscles, strong bones, and
teeth etc.).
2. Discuss the importance of eating three meals a day.
3. Explain why breakfast is such an important meal.
B. Role of Nutrients: The students will realize that individuals throughout life require
the same basic nutrients, but in varying amounts.
1. Classify foods into four food groups.
2. Identify appropriate number of daily servings they should eat from each group.
3. Identify major nutrients in each of the four food groups.
4. Identify and choose nutritious snacks.
5. Identify snacks that have little or no nutritional value.
C. Nutrition and Wellness: The student will understand that proper nutrition is a
significant factor in promoting health and preventing disease.
1. Discuss the connection between eating right, exercising, and preventing health
problem.
2. Explain why it is important to begin eating a healthy diet at a young age.
3. Explain that eating foods high in sugar many lead to dental cavities.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The student understands the relationship between fitness and wellness and realizes that
proper levels of activity and rest contribute to overall fitness.
A. Benefits of Activity: The student understands that appropriate types of activity
contribute to the total health of the individual.
1. List the benefits of play and physical activity (e.g. making friends, feeling
stronger, etc.)
2. Distinguish between good fitness activities and poor ones.
3. Identify the characteristics of a fit and unfit individual.
B.
Exercise and Rest: The student understands that a proper balance of exercise and
rest contributes to high levels of fitness.
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1. Tell how adequate rest and sleep affect performance and appearance.
2. Describe how good fitness affects posture, appearance, self-esteem and
performance.
C.
Posture: The student understands how posture relates to appearance and body
mechanics.
1. Identify characteristics of good and bad posture.
2. Demonstrate good posture in a variety of situations.
3. Cite conditions and practices that contribute to poor posture.
V.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
The student will understand that the potential for accident and harm exists everywhere in
the environment.
A. Safety Rules: The student understands rules are made to keep one safe at home,
school and in our community.
1. Know and follow safety rules for a seatbelt, bike, playground, sports equipment,
and pedestrian.
2. Know and follow the safety plan for weather, poisons, electricity, fire,
evacuation, lock down at home and school settings.
3. Identify actions that can prevent household accidents.
4. Discus basic first aid and caring for simple injuries.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
The student will understand that all chemical substances produce some affect on the body
and have potential to be abused.
A. Effects of Drugs: The student will understand that a drug is any substance which,
when taken into the body, makes it work differently.
1. Recognize that all drugs have an affect on the way the body works.
2. Describe the nature and affects of poisonous substances.
3. Explain the role of medicines.
4. Cite ways in which one should show respect for drugs (e.g. proper use, correct
amounts etc.)
B. Alcohol, Caffeine, Tobacco: The student will realize that alcohol, tobacco, and
caffeine are drugs which are commonly used in our society.
1. Explain how and why tobacco is harmful to one’s health.
2. Describe the affect of alcohol on the body and mind.
3. Describe the affect of caffeine on the body.
4. Discuss ways one can say “no” to drugs.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
To understand that certain factors contribute to infection, illness and disease, and that
many may be prevented or controlled by a variety of measures.
A. Factors Causing Illness: the student recognizes factors which contribute to illness,
infection, disease, and well-being.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Distinguish between sickness and health.
Realize that some, not, illnesses are contagious.
Name some childhood diseases.
Identify some factors which contribute to disease and infection.
B. Protecting Self: The student will recognize ways to minimize infection, sickness,
disease and improve one’s well being.
1. Explain the difference between a communicable and non-communicable illness.
2. Cite ways in which diseases can be transmitted.
3. Realize that skin is a protective barrier.
4. Describe ways to prevent spreading of illness.
5. Suggest some personal habits that may prevent the spread of illness and disease.
6. Describe ways to improve one’s well being.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
The student will understand that many factors including, media, technology, family and
culture influence health-related choices.
A. Influences:
1. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
2. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
3. Identify healthful and unhealthful messages in media and advertising.
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
5. Identify school and community health care professionals.
6. Identify the roles of various community health workers.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The student will understand the personal, community and global effects humans have on
the environment and how they can be an advocate for better environmental health.
A. Pollution:
1. List the different types of pollutions.
2. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of various pollutions.
3. Discuss the harmful affects of pollution on one’s health.
4. Discuss ways to protect the environment such as reducing, reusing, and
recycling.
B. Resources:
1. List the different types of natural resources used by humans.
2. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
3. Tell ways to reuse items to help save energy and resources.
4. Discuss why it is important to save water and energy.
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Grade Three Health Objectives
The Students should be able to:
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
A. Describe the three parts of health.
B. Explain how choosing healthful behaviors protects your health.
C. Explain how practicing life skills can help you take responsibility for your health.
D. Identify how choosing risk behaviors can harm your health.
E. List questions to ask before making a decision.
F. Discuss ways to communicate with responsible adults about health decisions.
G. Describe when to use resistance skills.
H. Identify the six parts of good character.
I. Explain why your friends and heroes should have good character.
J. Describe actions that help you have a healthy self-concept.
K. Describe how to show respect, including what to do if you do something wrong.
L. Describe how to share emotions in healthful ways.
M. Explain how to use I-messages to communicate emotions in healthful ways.
N. Describe ways to keep your mind healthy.
O. Explain what a stressor is and body changes caused by stress.
P. Discuss the difference between healthful and harmful stress.
Q. Describe ways to manage stress.
R. List ways to stay in a healthful mood.
S. Describe ways to make a healthful relationship.
T. Describe how peer pressure works.
U. Explain why you need friends.
V. List ways to make new friends.
W. Explain how friends can help each other make responsible decisions.
X. Explain what it means to be a family.
Y. List ways to be a responsible family member.
Z. Describe how to adjust to family changes in healthful ways.
AA. List and apply the four ways to resolving conflicts.
BB. List ways to get along better with others.
CC. Explain how friends can help each other take responsibility for health.
II.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
Explain the way your muscles work.
Describe what your bones do.
Identify ways to care for muscles and bones.
Describe the circulatory system.
Describe the respiratory system.
Describe how to care for your heart and lungs.
Discuss how your digestive system works.
Describe how to care for the digestive system.
List the five senses.
Discuss what the nervous system does.
Describe how to care for the nervous system.
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L.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
List signs that show that you are growing.
List habits to practice to care for your body systems throughout the life span.
Describe the stages of the life cycle.
Explain what makes you special.
Identify different ways in which people learn.
III. NUTRITON
A. Identify the nutrients your body needs.
B. Identify what foods are in food groups.
C. Explain how to use the Food Guide Pyramid to make healthful choices.
D. List the Dietary Guidelines.
E. Explain how to follow the Dietary Guidelines.
F. Describe what facts are found on food labels.
G. Identify influences on your food choices.
H. Explain how to use the Dietary Guidelines to choose healthful snacks.
I. Explain how to plan a menu for a healthful meal.
J. Explain how food can be kept safe.
K. List safety rules for preparing foods.
L. Identify the health benefits of good table manners.
M. Describe the four steps in analyzing what influences your health.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
A. Explain why you need medical checkups.
B. Describe how to keep your eyes healthy.
C. Describe how to keep your ears healthy.
D. Explain how to protect your hearing.
E. Explain what a personal health record is.
F. Explain why you need to keep your teeth healthy.
G. Describe how to floss and brush your teeth.
H. Explain why grooming skin, hair, and nails are important.
I. Explain why being physically active is important.
J. Describe how you can work on five kinds of fitness.
K. Describe a physical fitness plan.
L. Describe how to improve fitness skills.
M. Identify ways to be a good sport.
N. Discuss ways to prevent injuries during physical activity.
O. List safety equipment needed for different sports.
P. Explain why getting enough rest is important to good health.
V.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
List safety rules to prevent falls.
List safety rules to follow in case of fire.
List ways to prevent poisoning.
Explain what computer safety means.
Discuss how to keep safe outdoors.
List safety rules when walking, biking, skating, and riding a scooter.
Describe how to keep safe around water.
List ways to keep safe around cars and buses.
Explain how to stay safe in bad weather.
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J. List safety rules for times when you are home with someone besides your parents or
guardian.
K. List ways to stay safe from strangers.
L. Define an unsafe touch.
M. Explain safety rules to prevent injury from guns and knives.
N. Describe what to do if you find a gun.
O. Explain when and how to call for help in an emergency.
P. Explain how to help an injured person.
Q. Describe what safety rules to follow in case of a disaster.
R. Describe precautions to take when giving first aid.
S. Describe first aid for cuts, scrapes, nosebleed, bruises, burns, insect stings, animal
bites, reactions to poisonous plants, and choking.
T. List items that should be part of a first aid kit.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
A. List ways medicines can help health.
B. Explain how prescription and OTC drugs differ.
C. List safety rules to follow when using medicines.
D. Explain how to get help for drug abuse.
E. List ways to say “no” to drinking alcohol.
F. List ways to say “no” to tobacco use.
G. Tell how to say “no” to illegal drugs and the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle.
H. List ways that alcohol affects physical health.
I. Describe how alcohol affects the way a person thinks, feels, and acts.
J. Describe how smoking and smokeless tobacco harm health.
K. Explain ways ads try to get people to use tobacco.
L. List ways secondhand tobacco smoke harms health.
M. Tell ways caffeine can harm health.
N. List the harmful effects of illegal drugs- marijuana, cocaine, crack, and ecstasy.
O. List the dangers of chemical inhalants.
P. Describe the four steps in using resistance skills.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
A. Tell what causes disease.
B. Describe ways to prevent the spread of disease.
C. Identify ways the body keeps germs out.
D. Explain how the immune system fights disease.
E. Explain how to treat flu, cold, and strep throat.
F. Discuss ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.
G. Discuss ways to reduce the risk of cancer.
H. Discuss ways to reduce the risk of diabetes.
I. Define noncommunicable diseases.
J. Demonstrate ways to show care, concern, and respect for people with special needs.
K. Explain what causes an asthma attack.
L. List things you can be allergic to.
M. Discuss ways to lessen allergens.
N. Describe the four steps for practicing healthful behaviors.
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VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
A. Identify ways to get health information.
B. Explain how you can check out commercials for health products.
C. Describe ways to be a consumer.
D. Describe ways to organize your time and spend money wisely.
E. Describe different kinds of healthful community activities.
F. Tell where health helpers work.
G. Tell what health helpers do.
H. Describe the four steps in accessing health facts, products, and services.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
A. Explain how people use natural resources.
B. Explain how water is kept clean.
C. Explain the harmful effects of noise pollution.
D. Tell ways to save resources.
E. Explain how communities stay clean.
F. Describe the four steps in advocating for health.
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Grade Three Health Content
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
To understand that feeling comfortable about oneself and other people, being able to meet
the demands of life and having the capacity to make sound health choices are basic
characteristics which typify healthy emotional attitudes and behavior.
A. Human Family: The student will understand that all persons are part of the human
family.
1. List ways people are like one another.
2. Describe the roles in a family and the responsibilities of members to each other.
3. Identify how families differ.
4. Describe things that parents and guardians do to promote the well being of an
individual and family unit
5. Realize that a family is a group of people who care about each other (e.g. Rocky
Hill School is a school family).
B. Effects of Behavior on Others: - The student will recognize ways in which a
person's" behavior affects the health and well-being of others.
1. List ways of making friends.
2. Give examples of when it is important to share with others.
3. Explain the importance of respecting the rights and differences of others.
4. Explain how one's personal behavior can help or harm others.
5. Tell how one gains satisfaction through family and friends.
6. Develops rules for sharing and taking turns to promote cooperation.
C. Feelings: The student will understand that everyone has different but common
human feelings.
1. Cite various emotions and the situations which elicit them.
2. Discuss how various feelings can be expressed through one's behavior.
3. Demonstrate acceptable and unacceptable ways to express feelings.
4. Explain how successes or failures affect one's feelings of self-worth.
5. Explain how one's feelings affect one's behavior and vice-versa.
D. Making Healthy Choices: The student will realize that a person is capable of
making healthy choices.
1. Identify factors which can influence one's health choices.
2. Identify stressful situations in their lives and suggests healthy ways to deal with
them.
3. List activities and habits which promote good health.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify and define a problem, list alternative solutions,
predict consequences and decide on a course of action.
II.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
The student will understand the basic structure and function of the human body and
realize what it takes to keep it functioning properly.
A. Physical and Mental Growth Patterns: The student will understand that each
individual has different patterns of physical and mental growth.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify and explain the role of the major parts of the body. Growth Patterns
Explain how individuals grow and what is responsible for growth.
Recognize that each person has a unique pattern and rate of growth.
Accepts the uniqueness of his/her body.
B. Body Movement: The student understands that movement occurs through the
actions of muscles and bones.
1. Explain the structure and function of the skeletal system.
2. Explain the structure and function of the muscular system.
3. Explain how bones and muscles influence the size, shape and movement of the
body.
4. Realize how posture is affected by bones and muscles.
5. Identify types of injuries and problems of skeletal and muscular system.
6. Identify ways to promote the health of bones and muscles.
C. Care of the Body: The student will understand that each individual has a certain
responsibility for his/her personal health care.
1. Understand the importance of developing healthy personal .habits of hygiene at
home and at school (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands before eating and after
toileting, using a tissue, covering etc.)
III. NUTRITION
The student will understand the relationship between proper nutrition and one’s health,
physical and mental performance.
A. Importance of Proper Nutrition: The student will understand that nutrition is
important in everyday functioning of an individual.
1. Identify purposes of food (e.g. energy, growth, strong muscles, strong bones, and
teeth etc.).
2. Discuss the importance of eating three meals a day.
3. Explain why breakfast is such an important meal.
B. Role of Nutrients: The students will realize that individuals throughout life require
the same basic nutrients, but in varying amounts.
1. Classify foods into six food groups.
2. Identify appropriate number of daily servings they should eat from each group.
3. Identify major nutrients in the food pyramid.
4. Identify and choose nutritious snacks.
5. Identify snacks that have little or no nutritional value.
6. Evaluate his/her own eating pattern according to the food pyramid.
C. Nutritional Safety and Quality: The student will realize that food processing and
preparation significantly influence the nutritional value and safety of foods.
1. Distinguish between plant and animal sources of foods.
2. Discuss how food gets from the farm to the dinner table.
3. Explain why it is important to cool and heat foods properly.
4. Discuss how to prepare their own snacks safely.
5. Describe healthful ways to prepare food (e.g. alternative cooking methods to deep
fat frying, herbs and spices instead of salt etc.).
D. Nutrition and Wellness: The student will understand that proper nutrition is a
significant factor in promoting health and preventing disease.
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1. Discuss the connection between eating right, exercising, and preventing health
problem.
2. Explain why it is important to begin eating a healthy diet at a young age.
3. Explain that eating foods high in sugar many lead to dental cavities.
4. Discuss how inadequate amounts of fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories can lead
to health problems.
5. Discuss how inadequate amounts of fiber, calcium, and other nutrients can lead to
health problems.
6. Begin to identify low fat foods and high fat foods from each food group.
E. Consumer Awareness: The student will develop consumer skills and distinguish
between accurate and inaccurate nutritional information.
1. Identify the basic information on a food label.
2. Explain how advertising influences the foods we choose to buy and eat.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The student understands the relationship between fitness and wellness and realizes that
proper levels of activity and rest contribute to overall fitness.
A. Benefits of Activity: The student understands that appropriate types of activity
contribute to the total health of the individual.
1. List the benefits of play and physical activity (e.g. making friends, feeling
stronger, etc.)
2. Distinguish between good fitness activities and poor ones.
3. Identify the characteristics of a fit and unfit individual.
B.
Exercise and Rest: The student understands that a proper balance of exercise and
rest contributes to high levels of fitness.
1. Tell how adequate rest and sleep affect performance and appearance.
2. Describe how good fitness affects posture, appearance, self-esteem and
performance.
C.
Posture: The student understands how posture relates to appearance and body
mechanics.
1. Identify characteristics of good and bad posture.
2. Demonstrate good posture in a variety of situations.
3. Cite conditions and practices that contribute to poor posture.
V.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
The student will understand that the potential for accident and harm exists everywhere in
the environment.
A. Safety Rules: The student understands rules are made to keep one safe at home,
school and in our community.
1. Know and follow safety rules for a seatbelt, bike, playground, sports equipment,
and pedestrian.
2. Know and follow the safety plan for weather, poisons, electricity, fire,
evacuation, lock down at home and school settings.
3. Identify actions that can prevent household accidents.
4. Discus basic first aid and caring for simple injuries.
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VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
The student will understand that all chemical substances produce some affect on the body
and have potential to be abused.
A. Effects of Drugs: The student will understand that a drug is any substance which,
when taken into the body, makes it work differently.
1. Recognize that all drugs have an affect on the way the body works.
2. Describe the nature and affects of poisonous substances.
3. Explain the role of medicines.
4. Cite ways in which one should show respect for drugs (e.g. proper use, correct
amounts etc.)
B. Alcohol, Caffeine, Tobacco: The student will realize that alcohol, tobacco, and
caffeine are drugs which are commonly used in our society.
1. Explain how and why tobacco is harmful to one’s health.
2. Describe the affect of alcohol on the body and mind.
3. Describe the affect of caffeine on the body.
4. Discuss ways one can say “no” to drugs.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
To understand that certain factors contribute to infection, illness and disease, and that
many may be prevented or controlled by a variety of measures.
A. Factors Causing Illness: the student recognizes factors which contribute to illness,
infection, disease, and well-being.
1. Distinguish between sickness and health.
2. Realize that some, not, illnesses are contagious.
3. Name some childhood diseases.
4. Identify some factors which contribute to disease and infection.
B. Protecting Self: The student will recognize ways to minimize infection, sickness,
disease and improve one’s well being.
1. Explain the difference between a communicable and non-communicable illness.
2. Cite ways in which diseases can be transmitted.
3. Realize that skin is a protective barrier.
4. Describe ways to prevent spreading of illness.
5. Suggest some personal habits that may prevent the spread of illness and disease.
6. Describe ways to improve one’s well being.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
The student will understand that many factors including, media, technology, family and
culture influence health-related choices.
A. Influences:
1. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
2. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
3. Identify healthful and unhealthful messages in media and advertising.
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
5. Identify school and community health care professionals.
6. Identify the roles of various community health workers.
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B. Consumer Awareness: The student will develop consumer skills and distinguish
between accurate and inaccurate nutritional information.
1. Identify the basic information on a food label.
2. Explain how advertising influences the foods we choose to buy and eat.
3. Describe the four steps in accessing health facts, products, and services.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The student will understand the personal, community and global effects humans have on
the environment and how they can be an advocate for better environmental health.
A. Pollution:
1. List the different types of pollutions.
2. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of various pollutions.
3. Discuss the harmful affects of pollution on one’s health.
4. Discuss ways to protect the environment such as reducing, reusing, and recycling.
B. Resources:
1. List the different types of natural resources used by humans.
2. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
3. Tell ways to reuse items to help save energy and resources.
4. Discuss why it is important to save water and energy.
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Grade Four Health Objectives
The Students should be able to:
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
A. Explain how total health reduces health risks.
B. Identify ways to improve health and wellness.
C. Describe the importance of practicing healthful behaviors.
D. Describe the differences between a responsible decision and a wrong decision.
E. Identify factors that influence decisions.
F. List and apply the steps to making responsible decisions.
G. Explain when to use resistance skills.
H. Identify the six parts of good character.
I. Describe a healthy personality.
J. Explain how to use self-statements as a reminder of the responsible way to act.
K. Describe ways to have a healthy self-concept.
L. Identify different kinds of emotions.
M. Describe healthful ways to express emotions.
N. Describes healthful ways to prevent boredom.
O. Describe how the body responds to stress.
P. Explain ways to manage stress.
Q. Explain the health benefits of a positive attitude.
R. Describe how to set and achieve short-term and long-term goals.
S. Describe how the four steps in managing stress.
T. Describe how to show respect in relationships.
U. Identify healthful ways to communicate with others.
V. List the actions of true friends.
W. Identify the influence peers can have on character.
X. Describe healthful ways to make friends.
Y. List actions to take when you feel left out.
Z. Describe what to do when others try to harm you.
AA. Explain the importance of being close to family members.
BB. Describe how family affects health.
CC. Describe ways that family members help one another.
DD. Explain how a family adjusts to change.
EE. Describe changes that occur as a family grows.
FF. Define self-control.
GG. List strategies for controlling angry feelings.
HH. Describe ways to stay away from fights.
II. List ways to help others be healthy.
JJ. Describe the four steps for resolving conflict.
II.
A.
B.
C.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
Describe how the human body is organized.
Explain how body systems work together.
Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system and how to keep bones
strong.
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D. Describe the structure and function of the muscular system and how to keep
muscles strong and flexible.
E. Describe the structure and function of the skin and behaviors that protect it.
F. Describe the structure and function of the digestive system and behaviors that
protect it.
G. Describe the structure and function of the circulatory system and behaviors that
protect it.
H. Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system and behaviors that
protect it.
I. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system and behaviors that
protect it.
J. List the factors that affect growth.
K. Describe ways that you have changed since birth.
L. Describe the ways you are changing during childhood.
M. Describe changes that will occur in adolescence.
N. Describe changes that will occur in adulthood.
O. List habits for healthful growth and aging.
P. Explain why you are unique.
Q. Identify different ways in which people learn.
R. Describe the four steps in practicing healthful behaviors.
III. NUTRITION
A. List the groups in the Food Guide Pyramid and their recommended number of
servings.
B. List ways to follow the Dietary Guidelines.
C. Explain the importance of reading food labels.
D. Identify appeals found in food ads.
E. List the important nutrients.
F. Describe energy sources for the body.
G. Explain why your body needs water, vitamins, and minerals.
H. Identify healthful ways to eat.
I. Describe a balanced diet.
J. Explain how to choose healthful foods.
K. Explain why you need to eat a healthful breakfast.
L. Explain how to eat healthfully at fast-food restaurants.
M. Identify ways people may adversely react to foods.
N. Explain ways to prevent food borne illness.
O. Describe how table manners help keep you safe.
P. Explain how to balance food intake with physical activity.
Q. Identify ways to maintain a healthful weight.
R. Explain the health benefits of a positive body image.
S. Describe the four steps in analyzing what influences your health.
IV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
List the role of each member of your health-care team.
Describe ways to take care of your eyes.
Describe ways to take care of your ears.
Work with a parent or guardian to compile a personal health record.
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E. Describe the structure and function of teeth.
F. List ways to care for teeth and gums.
G. Describe ways to protect teeth against injury.
H. Explain how to choose grooming products.
I. Identify ways the media tries to influence health behaviors.
J. List ways to care for skin, hair, and nails.
K. Describe the physical, mental, and social benefits of physical activity.
L. Explain why you need each of the five kinds of physical fitness.
M. Identify fitness skills you can use when playing sports and games.
N. List tests that measure fitness.
O. Identify five exercises involved in a fitness test.
P. Describe the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
Q. Identify lifetime sports you can enjoy now.
R. Explain the importance of taking responsibility for developing a personal fitness
plan.
S. Explain how you can be a good sport and a good teammate.
T. Identify ways to stay safe when you exercise and play sports.
U. Describe how sleep affects performance.
V. Describe the four steps in accessing health facts,
products, and services.
V.
VIOLENCE and INJURY PREVENTION
A. List safety rules to prevent falls.
B. List safety rules to follow in case of fire.
C. Describe the elements of a family fire escape plan.
D. List ways to prevent poisoning.
E. List safety rules in case of an earthquake.
F. List safety rules to follow for walking.
G. List safety rules to follow for swimming and in the water.
H. Explain how personal flotation devices prevent drowning.
I. List safety rules for riding a bike or scooter.
J. Identify the meaning of different safety signs that are posted on the road.
K. List safety rules for skating.
L. List safety rules for riding in a car and a bus.
M. List ways to stay safe in clod and hot weather, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and
floods.
N. List ways to stay safe from strangers when home alone.
O. List ways to stay safe at school and in the community.
P. Describe what to do if you get an unsafe touch.
Q. Describe ways a victim of violence can recover.
R. List safety rules to protect yourself from violence.
S. List reasons to stay away from gangs.
T. Identify safety rules to prevent injuries from guns and knives.
U. Describe how to put together a first aid kit with a parent or guardian.
V. Describe how to administer first aid for small cuts, deep cuts, scrapes, and
nosebleeds.
W. Explain how to follow universal precautions.
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X. Describe first aid for sprains, burns, and chocking.
Y. Describe first aid for rashes from plants and insects.
Z. Describe the four steps in advocating for health.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
A. List safety rules for taking prescription drugs.
B. Name safety rules for taking over-the-counter drugs.
C. Identify ways to prevent drug misuse.
D. Identify ways to prevent drug abuse.
E. Describe types of help that are available to someone who has a drinking problem.
F. Describe how to quit tobacco use.
G. Describe ways to get help for someone who abuses drugs.
H. List ten reasons to say “no” to tobacco use.
I. Name protective factors that help you say “no” to abusing drugs.
J. Describe ways that alcohol harms physical health, mental and emotional health, and
family and social health.
K. List ways tobacco harms health.
L. Explain why second-hand smoke harms health.
M. Explain why third-hand smoke harms health.
N. Describe ways marijuana harms health.
O. Identify ways that the misuse or abuse of stimulants and depressants harms health.
P. Explain why it is harmful to abuse inhalants and steroids.
Q. Describe the four steps in suing resistance skills.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
A. List kinds of pathogens that cause disease.
B. Name ways pathogens enter the body.
C. Describe habits that keep germs from spreading.
D. Explain how the body’s defenses work.
E. List habits that help protect you from diseases spread by pathogens.
F. List symptoms of communicable diseases.
G. List treatments for communicable diseases.
H. List the cause, symptoms, and treatment for some common childhood illnesses.
I. Define heart disease.
J. Explain what causes a heart attack.
K. List ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and premature heart attack.
L. List ways to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
M. List ways to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
N. List ways to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
O. Describe ways to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
P. List causes of chronic disease.
Q. Describe ways to control diabetes.
R. Describe causes of allergies and ways to reduce the risk of allergy attacks.
S. Describe ways to reduce triggers for asthma.
T. Describe the four steps to set health goals.
U. Apply the four steps to set health goals.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
IX.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Explain the purpose of advertisement and commercials.
Identify how to check out media messages.
Describe how to make responsible choices about health-care products and services.
Describe responsible ways to spend money.
Describe responsible ways to spend time.
Explain how to choose healthful entertainment.
List places where health helpers work in the community.
Describe the four steps in analyzing influences on health.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Define environment.
Identify kinds of land, air, and water pollution.
Explain how to keep land clean and safe.
Identify ways to keep the air clean and safe.
Describe ways to keep water clean and safe.
Explain the harmful effects of noise pollution.
Describe ways to save water.
List ways to reduce, recycle, and reuse.
Describe ways to save energy.
Identify ways to keep your school and community environment friendly.
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Grade Four Health Content
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
To understand that feeling comfortable about oneself and other people, being able to meet
the demands of life and having the capacity to make sound health choices are basic
characteristics which typify healthy emotional attitudes and behavior.
A. Individual Characteristics: The student will be able to identify certain qualities and
characteristics that make individuals special and unique.
1. Identify the different elements of a person's self-concept.
2. Identify the sources one uses to assess self.
3. Identify personal strengths.
4. Describe self as someone capable of growth and change.
5. Identify possible areas of personal growth and change. (goal-setting)
B. Family: The student will understand the interrelated functions of family members
and recognize the role of each family member.
1. Relate that families in present-day society display many characteristics (e.g.
single parent families, extended families, cultural differences etc.).
2. Explain the family's role in setting standards, rules, values and morals for the
safety and protection of its members.
3. Illustrate that relationships and communication in the family influence the
physical and mental well-being of all family members.
4. Identify the responsibilities and privileges inherent in the family.
C. People as Social Beings: The student will understand that all persons are social
beings.
1. Describe how self-image is influenced (e.g. family, friends etc.).
2. Explain how feeling of self affects interactions with others.
3. Explain how we are members of several different communities (e.g. club, school,
church, team).
4. Discuss how friendships affect self-worth.
5. Recognize various methods of communicating with others (talking, listening,
body language).
6. Discuss rules for working cooperatively in a group (setting class rules).
7. Discuss characteristics of a peer group.
D. Feelings: The student will understand that everyone has different but common
human feelings.
1. Identify various emotions and the situations which elicit them.
2. Identify appropriate responses to one's emotions.
3. Discuss how one's feelings can affect his or her behavior.
4. Explains how one's behavior and habits can affect other person’s feelings.
5. Discuss how actions of others influence feelings and behaviors (e.g. abuse,
neglect, spreading rumors).
E. Making Healthy Choices: The student will realize that a person is capable of
making healthy choices.
1. Explain how values, needs and goals affect choices.
2. Identify ways in which a person's environment can influence health choices (e.g.
family, friends)
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3. Explain the influence of peers on health choices.
4. Explain the significance of problem-solving skills.
5. Outlines the steps in making a decision:
• define the problem
• examine the alternatives
• consider the consequences
• seek advice from trusted others
• determine your action
• evaluate
II.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
The student will understand the relationship between sound health practices and the
health and safety of the body systems.
A. Human Body: The student will understand that the health of the human body is
maintained by an interrelated functioning of the body's parts.
1. Identify the major parts of the body.
1. Explain the function of the major body parts.
2. Identifies the major body systems.
3. Explains how body parts and systems interact to affect other parts or systems.
4. Suggests ways or measures to keep body systems healthy.
B. Eyes and Ears: The student will understand that good vision and hearing are critical
to the learning process and everyday living.
EYES
1. Describe common problems of the eyes (e.g. blindness, cross-eye, infections, etc.
2. Identifies treatments or corrective procedures for visual disorders.
3. Discuss the advantages, disadvantages and limitations for those wearing glasses
or contact lenses.
4. Understands proper care of the eye.
EARS
1. Describe common hearing problems
2. Identify treatments or corrective procedures for hearing disorders.
3. Understands proper care of the ears and prevention of hearing loss.
C. Care of the Body: The student will understand that each individual has a certain
responsibility for his/her personal health care.
1. Understand the importance of developing healthy personal habits of hygiene at
home and at school (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands before eating or after
toileting, using a tissue, covering a cough etc.).
D. Growth and Sexual Development: The student will recognize the characteristics of
puberty, reproduction and birth.
1. Identify the components of the male sexual reproductive system (including the
testes, urethra and penis).
2. Be aware of the roles of these anatomical structures in reproduction and
sexuality.
3. Identify the components of the female reproductive system (including the
ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina).
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4. Is aware of the roles these anatomical structures have in reproduction and
sexuality.
5. Identify that human fertilization occurs through a process labeled sexual
intercourse.
6. Describe the process involved in conception, prenatal development and birth of
human beings
7. Understand that having a child is a serious, long-term decision and that each
child deserves mature, responsible and loving parenting.
E. Puberty: Explain that puberty is the period of time between childhood and
maturation including sexual maturation.
1. Illustrate the physical and emotional changes boys experience during puberty.
2. Illustrate the physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty.
3. Identify the physiological changes which occur during puberty that are the result
of various hormonal influences.
4. Identify that during puberty the male and female body develops reproductive
capability (e.g. maturation of male sperm and female eggs).
5. State that the menstrual cycle prepares the females body for a possible pregnancy.
6. Explain that good health behaviors (balanced diet, physical activity, personal
hygiene) are important during menstruation.
7. State that physical, social and emotional growth occurs over a long period of time;
and variety among individuals is normal and should be expected.
8. Indicate that good heath behaviors (sleep, diet, exercise etc.) are important during
puberty for males and females.
9. Recognize that males and females will be concerned about normal events which
occur during puberty.
10. List significant adults who can be helpful with concerns, questions and problems
regarding puberty and growing up.
F. Human Feelings and Relationships: The student will understand the complexity of
human feelings and communication and examine the responsibilities, privileges and
choices involved in relationships.
1. Recognize that human beings have feelings toward many different things.
2. Identify why acceptable forms of communication are important when expressing
your feelings.
3. Recognize that all individuals are entitled to their feelings.
4. Identify the importance of respecting others when expressing personal feelings
(anger, happiness, like).
5. Choose personal qualities which have a positive impact on peer group
relationships.
6. Explain the benefits of friendship and that a friend is someone you know well and
like.
7. List the characteristics of a good friend and lists the characteristics of someone
you would not want as a friend.
G. Decision making: The student will understand the impact of personal decisionmaking and develop good decision-making skills.
1. Summarize that a decision is a choice you make and that all people can make
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healthy decisions.
2. Indicate that family, friends and the media can influence decision-making
behaviors.
3. Discriminate between good and bad decision-making influences.
4. Explain that a good decision-making process should include:
• identifying the problem
• collecting factual information
• listing your choices
• identifying risks and results associated with each choice
• evaluating each choice according to personal, religious, family and
social values
III. NUTRITION
The student will understand the relationship between proper nutrition and one's health,
physical and mental performance.
A. Importance of Proper Nutrition: The student will understand that nutrition is
important in the everyday functioning of an individual.
1. Define the term "calorie" as energy in food.
2. Explain why certain foods have limited nutritional value, or "empty" calories.
3. Distinguish between foods with nutritional value and food with "empty" calories.
4. Discuss the concepts of variety and moderation.
B. Role of Nutrients: The student will realize that individuals throughout life require
the same basic nutrients, but in varying amounts.
1. Classify foods into the four food groups.
2. Identify appropriate number of daily servings they should eat from each group.
3. Identify major nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals) in each
of the four food groups and their primary functions in the body.
4. Identify and choose nutritious snacks.
5. Identify snacks that have little or no nutritional value.
6. Evaluate his/ her own eating pattern according to the four food groups.
C. Nutritional Safety and Quality: The student will realize that food processing and
preparation significantly influence the nutritional value and safety of foods.
1. Discuss why it is important to preserve, prepare and store food safely (e.g. to
prevent food borne illness etc.).
2. Describe ways to preserve, prepare and store food.
3. Explain how food processing and preparation can enhance or decrease nutritional
value.
4. Describe healthful ways to prepare food (e.g. alternative methods to deep frying,
herbs and spices instead of salt etc.)
D. Nutrition and Wellness: The student will understand that proper nutrition is a
significant factor in promoting health and preventing disease.
1. Explain how exercise and eating habits affect body weight.
2. Identify health problems that may result from poor dietary practices (e.g. dental
problems, obesity etc.).
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3. Discuss how excess amounts of fat, cholesterol, sodium, and calories can lead to
health problems.
4. Discuss how inadequate amounts of fiber, calcium, and other nutrients can lead to
health problems.
5. Distinguish high fat foods from low fat foods in each of the food four groups.
E. Consumer Awareness: The student will develop consumer skills and distinguish
between accurate and inaccurate nutritional information.
1. Identify the basic information on a food label.
2. Explain how advertising influences the foods we choose to buy and eat.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The student understands the physical, social, and emotional benefits which result from an
improved level of fitness.
A. Benefits of Activity: The student understands that appropriate types of activity
contribute to the total health of the individual.
1. Identify physical, social and emotional benefits of regular exercise (e.g.
appearance, strength, less fatigue etc.).
2. Distinguish between health-related fitness and performance-related fitness.
3. Suggest ways to improve one's fitness level.
B. Exercise and Rest: The student understands that a proper balance of exercise and
rest contributes to high levels of fitness.
1. List the contributions of a variety of physical activities to physical fitness.
2. Explain how and why individuals need different amounts of exercise, sleep, and
relaxation.
3. Explain the relationship between one's health practices and physical well-being.
4. Discuss the effects of physical activity on the need for sleep.
C. Posture: The student understands how posture relates to appearance and body
mechanics.
1. Describe how the skeletal and muscular systems affect one's posture.
2. Gives reasons for correcting postural defects or deviations during the growth
period.
3. Discuss the limitations and problems associated with postural defects or
deviations.
V.
VIOLENCE and INJURY PREVENTION
The student will understand that the potential for accident and harm exists everywhere in
the environment.
A. Safety Rules: The student understands rules are made to keep one safe at home,
school and in our community.
1. Know and follow safety rules for a seatbelt, bike, playground, sports equipment,
and pedestrian.
2. Know and follow the safety plan for weather, poisons, electricity, fire,
evacuation, lock down at home and school settings.
3. Identify actions that can prevent household accidents.
4. Discus basic first aid and caring for simple injuries.
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VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
The student will understand that all chemical substances produce some affect on the body
and have potential to be abused.
A. Effects of Drugs: The student will understand that a drug is any substance which,
when taken into the body, makes it work differently.
1. Distinguish between drug and non-drug substances.
2. Realize that all drugs have an effect on the way the body and mind works (e.g.
dependency, reactions and loss of control).
3. Cite individual differences that cause people to react differently to drugs (e.g.
body size, mood, sensitivity, metabolism, tolerance, dosage).
B. Alcohol, Caffeine, and Tobacco: The student will realize that alcohol, tobacco, and
caffeine are drugs which are commonly used in our society.
1. Explain how and why tobacco is harmful to one's health.
2. Describes the affect of alcohol on the body and mind.
3. Describes the affect of caffeine on the body.
4. Explain how the marketing of these products and substances affect society.
C. Classification of Drugs: The student understands that drugs are classified by their
effect, their source and their level of use.
1. Realize that drugs can be classified by their effect on the mind as well as the body
(e.g. stimulants, depressants, narcotics etc.).
2. Realize that drugs can be classified by the way they are marketed and sold (e.g.
prescription, over-the-counter, illegal).
3. Realize the drugs can be classified by the way they are used (use, misuse, abuse,
medical, recreational).
4. Explain the legal consequences of drug use.
D. Abuse of Drugs: The student understands that the abuse of alcohol and other drugs
causes problems for the individual, the family and society.
1. Identify reasons why people abuse drugs.
2. Identify problems associated with long-term use of a drug (e.g. dependency and
tolerance.).
3. Describe how the misuse and abuse of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs causes
problems for the user, his/her family, and society.
4. Recognize that alcoholism and drug dependency are treatable conditions.
5. Identify sources of help for drug problems.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
To understand the nature and extent of infection, sickness, and disease, how these
conditions are spread and prevented, and their overall impact on the body.
A. Factors Causing Illness: The student recognizes factors which contribute to illness,
infection , disease, and well-being.
1. Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable disease.
2. Identify common disease producing agents.
3. Describe common methods by which diseases are transmitted.
4. Explain how infection can spread through the body.
5. Explain how environment contributes to illness and disease.
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B. Lifestyle and Disease: The student will understand the relationship between
lifestyle and disease.
1. Describe the cycle of infection.
2. Describe the concept of "healthy living".
3. Cite unhealthy behaviors and their relationship to sickness and disease.
4. Explain how lifestyle choices help to reduce the risk of acquiring certain diseases
(e.g. cancer, heart diseases).
5. Suggest ways to minimize exposure and reduce chances of infection.
6. Develop a plan for staying healthy.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
The student will understand that many factors including, media, technology, family and
culture influence health-related choices.
A. Influences:
1. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
2. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
3. Identify healthful and unhealthful messages in media and advertising.
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
5. Identify school and community health care professionals.
6. Identify the roles of various community health workers.
B. Consumer Awareness: The student will develop consumer skills and distinguish
between accurate and inaccurate nutritional information.
1. Identify the basic information on a food label.
2. Explain how advertising influences the foods we choose to buy and eat.
3. Describe the four steps in accessing health facts, products, and services.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The student will understand the personal, community and global effects humans have on
the environment and how they can be an advocate for better environmental health.
A. Pollution:
1. List the different types of pollutions.
2. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of various pollutions.
3. Discuss the harmful affects of pollution on one’s health.
4. Discuss ways to protect the environment such as reducing, reusing, and recycling.
B. Resources:
1. List the different types of natural resources used by humans.
2. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
3. Tell ways to reuse items to help save energy and resources.
4. Discuss why it is important to save water and energy.
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Grade Five Health Objectives
The Students should be able to:
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
A. Discuss how life skills can help you take responsibility for your health.
B. Explain how a healthful behavior and a risk behavior differ.
C. Identify ten areas of health.
D. Describe why you need health knowledge and how to get it.
E. List and apply the steps you can take to make responsible decisions.
F. Describe things that might influence your choice, including peer pressure.
G. Describe the skills you can use in resisting pressure to make a wrong decision.
H. List the six traits of good character.
I. Explain the parts of a healthy personality.
J. Name actions that show you have a healthy self-concept.
K. Identify emotions.
L. Describe strategies for coping with strong emotions.
M. Describe strategies tor improving your mental health.
N. Describe what stress is and how it affects the body.
O. Explain strategies for stress management.
P. Describe ways to bounce back from hard times.
Q. Describe how to set and achieve short-term and long-term health goals.
R. Explain how to make a health behavior contract.
S. Identify the three main kinds of relationships.
T. Describe how to show respect and earn the respect of others.
U. Describe how to communicate in healthful ways.
V. Identify ways to use nonverbal communication and listening skills.
W. Describe ways to communicate emotions.
X. Describe the importance of friends in your neighborhood, school, and community.
Y. Identify how to have strong friendships.
Z. Explain how to avoid cliques.
AA. Explain how your peers can pressure you.
BB. Describe how to use resistance skills to avoid risk behaviors.
CC. Identify actions that help make family relationships strong.
DD. Describe ways a family might influence the health of its members.
EE. Describe activities in which families cooperate.
FF. Explain how families can adjust to changes and challenges.
GG. List ways in which healthy families communicate.
HH. Explain why and how conflict develops.
II. List strategies for resolving conflict.
JJ. Explain how a responsible adult can help with mediation of a conflict.
KK. List ways to be an advocate for health.
LL. Describe the four steps for using resistance skills.
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B.
C.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
Describe how the human body is organized.
Identify the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.
Explain how the body systems work together.
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D. Explain how the circulatory system works.
E. Explain how the respiratory system works.
F. Describe the structure and function of the digestive system.
G. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system.
H. Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system.
I. Describe the structure and function of the urinary system.
J. Describe the changes that occur in infancy and childhood.
K. Describe the changes that occur in adolescence and adulthood.
L. Explain how developing healthful habits helps you throughout life.
M. Explain how heredity affects development.
N. List factors other than heredity that affect development.
O. Explain why you are unique.
P. Identify different ways people learn.
Q. Describe the fours steps in practicing healthful behaviors.
III. NUTRITION
A. List the important nutrients and the foods that provide them.
B. Describe how to use the Food Guide Pyramid to plan a balance diet.
C. Explain the importance of Dietary Guidelines.
D. Describe what information is contained on a food label.
E. Identify and name influences on food choices.
F. Explain how to plan well-balanced menus.
G. Explain how pathogens get into food.
H. List and apply safety guidelines for handling food.
I. Describe the safety and social benefits of table manners.
J. Explain what weight management is.
K. Explain why and how to find and maintain a healthful weight.
L. Describe the causes, signs, and treatment of eating disorders.
M. Describe the four steps in analyzing what influences your health.
IV.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Describe the components of a personal health plan.
Describe the structure and workings of the eye.
List some common vision problems and ways they can be corrected.
Describe the structure and workings of the ear.
List some common hearing problems.
Work with a parent or guardian to compile a personal health record.
Describe the structure and function of teeth.
Describe conditions that can harm teeth.
Explain how to have correct posture.
Describe the basics of caring for skin, hair, nails and clothes.
Explain how personal hygiene can affect personal health, friendships, positive
attitude, and self image.
L. Describe the social, emotional, and physical benefits of physical activity.
M. List the five kinds of health fitness.
N. Describe the kinds of fitness skills.
O. Explain how age, gender, heredity, and health behaviors affect fitness.
P. Describe the various kinds of exercise and how they affect the body.
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Q. Explain how aerobic exercise benefits the heart and lungs.
R. Discuss the importance of frequent workouts.
S. Explain the importance of good sportsmanship.
T. Describe the influence of players, parents, coaches, and fans on sports behavior.
U. List things to think when choosing exercise equipment.
V. Describe safety precautions to take before, during, and after a workout.
W. Explain how to prevent and treat muscle strain and sprains.
X. Describe the health benefits of getting enough sleep.
Y. Describe the four steps in accessing health facts, products, and services.
V.
INJURY PREVENTION and SAFETY
A. List ways to eliminate common safety hazards at home.
B. List ways to eliminate common safety hazards at school.
C. Describe safety rules to follow when you ride bicycles, scooters, or skateboards.
D. List safety rules to follow in the water.
E. Describe safety rules to follow when you ride in a car.
F. List safety rules to follow during different weather conditions.
G. Describe safety precautions pedestrians should follow.
H. List examples of violence.
I. Describe ways to express anger and resolve conflict without violence.
J. Explain where victims of violence and abuse can get help.
K. Describe some characteristics of gangs.
L. Identify ways to avoid gangs.
M. Identify ways to avoid weapons.
N. Explain how to assess an emergency situation.
O. Describe shat safety measures to take in case of a natural disaster.
P. Describe how to administer first aid for minor injuries.
Q. Describe CPR and rescue breathing.
R. Describe the four steps in resolving conflicts.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
A. Describe the differences among drugs, medicine, prescription medicine, over-thecounter (OTC) medicine, and illegal drugs.
B. List important safety precautions involved with taking medicine.
C. Describe the signs of misuse and abuse.
D. List the kinds of help available to people who abuse drugs.
E. Describe ways to resist pressure to use drugs.
F. List some important FDA regulations on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
G. Explain how to use resistance skills to avoid drug abuse.
H. List the short-and long-term effects of alcohol use.
I. Explain why the laws prohibit children from drinking alcohol.
J. Describe the link between drinking alcohol and injury and disease.
K. List several toxins sound in tobacco smoke.
L. Describe the short-and long-term effects of tobacco use on the body.
M. Describe the laws governing tobacco use by a minor.
N. Explain the link between tobacco use and disease.
O. Explain how second-hand and third-hand smoke can be harmful to health.
P. Describe the role drug abuse can play in someone’s life.
Q. Identify some illegal drugs.
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R. List the effects of illegal drugs and drug abuse on the body.
S. List some prescription and over-the-counter drugs that should be taken with
caution.
T. Describe the way people abuse drugs.
U. List sources of pressure to abuse drugs.
V. Explain how drug abuse can affect family and friends.
W. Describe ways family and friends can cope with drug abuse.
X. Explain how family, peers, and the school influence resistance to drugs.
Y. Describe the four steps in advocating for health.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
A. Describe how pathogens spread and cause disease.
B. Explain how the pathogens get in the body.
C. List the stages of disease.
D. Describe how the body fights illness.
E. Identify ways to help strengthen your body’s immune system.
F. Distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
G. List typical symptoms of common diseases.
H. Identify some common communicable diseases and their treatment.
I. List some symptoms of heart disease and heart attack.
J. Explain how to reduce the risk of heart disease.
K. Describe the effects of cancer on the body.
L. Explain ways to reduce the risk of and treat cancer.
M. Explain what diabetes is, its causes, and how to manage it.
N. Define chronic disease.
O. Explain what epilepsy and arthritis are and how to manage them.
P. Explain what asthma and allergies are and how to manage them.
Q. Describe the four steps to manage stress.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
A. Explain what health-care products and services are.
B. Describe how to make responsible choices about health-care products and services.
C. Explain how government and private groups help consumers.
D. List strategies to manage time and money.
E. Describe how to make responsible entertainment choices.
F. List the health needs of a community.
G. Describe how communities meet their health needs.
H. Explain ways that volunteers can contribute to the health community.
I. Explain where information about health careers is available.
J. List some jobs done by health workers.
K. Describe how to prepare for a health career.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Describe what makes a healthful environment.
Explain how air pollution affects the health of the environment.
List sources of water and land pollution.
Describe ways to reduce water and land pollution.
Explain how noise pollution affects the health of the environment.
List ways to conserve water.
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G. List ways to conserve energy.
H. Explain what it means to reduce, reuse and recycle.
I. List ways to help make a positive environment.
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Grade Five Health Content
I.
FAMILY and SOCIAL HEALTH
To understand that feeling comfortable about oneself and other people, being able to meet
the demands of life and having the capacity to make sound health choices are basic
characteristics which typify healthy emotional attitudes and behavior.
A. Individual Characteristics: The student will be able to identify certain qualities and
characteristics that make individuals special and unique.
1. Identify the different elements of a person's self-concept.
2. Identify the sources one uses to assess self.
3. Identify personal strengths.
4. Describe self as someone capable of growth and change.
5. Identify possible areas of personal growth and change. (goal-setting)
B. Family: The student will understand the interrelated functions of family members
and recognize the role of each family member.
1. Relate that families in present-day society display many characteristics (e.g.
single parent families, extended families, cultural differences etc.).
2. Explain the family's role in setting standards, rules, values and morals for the
safety and protection of its members.
3. Illustrate that relationships and communication in the family influence the
physical and mental well-being of all family members.
4. Identify the responsibilities and privileges inherent in the family.
C. People as Social Beings: The student will understand that all persons are social
beings.
1. Describe how self-image is influenced (e.g. family, friends etc.).
2. Explain how feeling of self affects interactions with others.
3. Explain how we are members of several different communities (e.g. club, school,
church, team).
4. Discuss how friendships affect self-worth.
5. Recognize various methods of communicating with others (talking, listening,
body language).
6. Discuss rules for working cooperatively in a group (setting class rules).
7. Discuss characteristics of a peer group.
D. Feelings: The student will understand that everyone has different but common
human feelings.
1. Identify various emotions and the situations which elicit them.
2. Identify appropriate responses to one's emotions.
3. Discuss how one's feelings can affect his or her behavior.
4. Explains how one's behavior and habits can affect other person’s feelings.
5. Discuss how actions of others influence feelings and behaviors (e.g. abuse,
neglect, spreading rumors).
E. Making Healthy Choices: The student will realize that a person is capable of
making healthy choices.
1. Explain how values, needs and goals affect choices.
2. Identify ways in which a person's environment can influence health choices (e.g.
family, friends)
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3. Explain the influence of peers on health choices.
4. Explain the significance of problem-solving skills.
5. Outlines the steps in making a decision:
• define the problem
• examine the alternatives
• consider the consequences
• seek advice from trusted others
• determine your action
• evaluate
F. Dealing with Stress: The student will understand the basic causes of stress and how
to deal effectively with stress.
1. Define stress and identify stressful situations in their lives.
2. Realize that all persons experience stress.
3. Identify positive and negative aspects of stress.
4. Explain ways to deal with stress.
5. Identify sources of help for those with unmanageable stress.
II.
GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT
The student will understand the relationship between sound health practices and the
health and safety of the body systems.
A. Human Body: The student will understand that the health of the human body is
maintained by an interrelated functioning of the body's parts.
1. Identify the major parts of the body.
2. Explain the function of the major body parts.
3. Identifies the major body systems.
4. Explains how body parts and systems interact to affect other parts or systems.
5. Suggests ways or measures to keep body systems healthy.
B. Circulatory System: The student will understand how the circulatory system
functions and that proper functioning is essential for good health.
1. Identify parts of the circulatory system.
2. Explain how the circulatory system works.
3. Identify different factors which affect the health of the circulatory system (e.g.
drugs, chemicals, heredity, diet, etc.).
4. Demonstrate what to do when a person’s heart has stopped beating.
5. Analyze risks for heart disease.
6. Suggest measures to reduce risk of heart disease.
C. Skeletal and Muscle System: The student will understand that movement occurs
through the action of muscles and bones.
1. Explain the structure and function of the skeletal system.
2. Explain the structure and function of the muscular system.
3. Explain how bones and muscles influence the size, shape, and movement of the
body.
4. Realize how posture is affected by bones and muscles.
5. Identify types of injuries and problems of skeletal and muscular system.
6. Identify ways to promote the health of bones and muscles.
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C. Care of the Body: The student will understand that each individual has a certain
responsibility for his/her personal health care.
1. Understand the importance of developing healthy personal habits of hygiene at
home and at school (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands before eating or after
toileting, using a tissue, covering a cough etc.).
D. Growth and Sexual Development: The student will recognize the characteristics of
puberty, reproduction and birth.
1. Identify the components of the male sexual reproductive system (including the
testes, urethra and penis).
2. Be aware of the roles of these anatomical structures in reproduction and sexuality.
3. Identify the components of the female reproductive system (including the ovaries,
uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina).
4. Is aware of the roles these anatomical structures have in reproduction and
sexuality.
5. Identify that human fertilization occurs through a process labeled sexual
intercourse.
6. Describe the process involved in conception, prenatal development and birth of
human beings
7. Understand that having a child is a serious, long-term decision and that each child
deserves mature, responsible and loving parenting.
E. Puberty: The student will recognize that puberty is the period of time between
childhood and maturation including sexual maturation.
1. Illustrate the physical and emotional changes boys experience during puberty.
2. Illustrate the physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty.
3. Identify the physiological changes which occur during puberty that are the result
of various hormonal influences.
4. Identify that during puberty the male and female body develops reproductive
capability (e.g. maturation of male sperm and female eggs).
5. State that the menstrual cycle prepares the females body for a possible pregnancy.
6. Explain that good health behaviors (balanced diet, physical activity, personal
hygiene) are important during menstruation.
7. State that physical, social and emotional growth occurs over a long period of time;
and variety among individuals is normal and should be expected.
8. Indicate that good heath behaviors (sleep, diet, exercise etc.) are important during
puberty for males and females.
9. Recognize that males and females will be concerned about normal events which
occur during puberty.
10. List significant adults who can be helpful with concerns, questions and problems
regarding puberty and growing up.
F. Human Feelings and Relationships: The student will understand the complexity of
human feelings and communication and examine the responsibilities, privileges and
choices involved in relationships.
1. Recognize that human beings have feelings toward many different things.
2. Identify why acceptable forms of communication are important when expressing
your feelings.
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3. Recognize that all individuals are entitled to their feelings.
4. Identify the importance of respecting others when expressing personal feelings
(anger, happiness, like).
5. Choose personal qualities which have a positive impact on peer group
relationships.
6. Explain the benefits of friendship and that a friend is someone you know well and
like.
7. List the characteristics of a good friend and lists the characteristics of someone
you would not want as a friend.
G. Decision making: The student will understand the impact of personal decisionmaking and develop good decision-making skills.
1. Summarize that a decision is a choice you make and that all people can make
healthy decisions.
2. Indicate that family, friends and the media can influence decision-making
behaviors.
3. Discriminate between good and bad decision-making influences.
4. Explain that a good decision-making process should include:
• identifying the problem
• collecting factual information
• listing your choices
• identifying risks and results associated with each choice
• evaluating each choice according to personal, religious, family and
social values
III. NUTRITION
The student will understand the relationship between proper nutrition and one's health,
physical and mental performance.
A. Importance of Proper Nutrition: The student will understand that nutrition is
important in the everyday functioning of an individual.
5. Define the term "calorie" as energy in food.
6. Explain why certain foods have limited nutritional value, or "empty" calories.
7. Distinguish between foods with nutritional value and food with "empty" calories.
8. Discuss the concepts of variety and moderation.
B. Role of Nutrients: The student will realize that individuals throughout life require
the same basic nutrients, but in varying amounts.
7. Classify foods into the four food groups.
8. Identify appropriate number of daily servings they should eat from each group.
9. Identify major nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals) in each
of the four food groups and their primary functions in the body.
10. Identify and choose nutritious snacks.
11. Identify snacks that have little or no nutritional value.
12. Evaluate his/ her own eating pattern according to the four food groups.
C. Nutritional Safety and Quality: The student will realize that food processing and
preparation significantly influence the nutritional value and safety of foods.
1. Discuss why it is important to preserve, prepare and store food safely (e.g. to
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prevent food borne illness etc.).
2. Describe ways to preserve, prepare and store food.
3. Explain how food processing and preparation can enhance or decrease nutritional
value.
4. Describe healthful ways to prepare food (e.g. alternative methods to deep frying,
herbs and spices instead of salt etc.)
D. Nutrition and Wellness: The student will understand that proper nutrition is a
significant factor in promoting health and preventing disease.
1. Explain how exercise and eating habits affect body weight.
2. Identify health problems that may result from poor dietary practices (e.g. dental
problems, obesity etc.).
3. Discuss how excess amounts of fat, cholesterol, sodium, and calories can lead to
health problems.
4. Discuss how inadequate amounts of fiber, calcium, and other nutrients can lead to
health problems.
5. Distinguish high fat foods from low fat foods in each of the food four groups.
E. Consumer Awareness: The student will develop consumer skills and distinguish
between accurate and inaccurate nutritional information.
1. Identify the basic information on a food label.
2. Explain how advertising influences the foods we choose to buy and eat.
IV. PERSONAL HEALTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The student understands the physical, social, and emotional benefits which result from an
improved level of fitness.
A. Benefits of Activity: The student understands that appropriate types of activity
contribute to the total health of the individual.
1. Identify physical, social and emotional benefits of regular exercise (e.g.
appearance, strength, less fatigue etc.).
2. Distinguish between health-related fitness and performance-related fitness.
3. Suggest ways to improve one's fitness level.
B. Exercise and Rest: The student understands that a proper balance of exercise and
rest contributes to high levels of fitness.
1. List the contributions of a variety of physical activities to physical fitness.
2. Explain how and why individuals need different amounts of exercise, sleep, and
relaxation.
3. Explain the relationship between one's health practices and physical well-being.
4. Discuss the effects of physical activity on the need for sleep.
C. Posture: The student understands how posture relates to appearance and body
mechanics.
1. Describe how the skeletal and muscular systems affect one's posture.
2. Gives reasons for correcting postural defects or deviations during the growth
period.
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3. Discuss the limitations and problems associated with postural defects or
deviations.
V.
VIOLENCE and INJURY PREVENTION
The student will understand that the potential for accident and harm exists everywhere in
the environment.
A. Safety Rules: The student understands rules are made to keep one safe at home,
school and in our community.
1. Know and follow safety rules for a seatbelt, bike, playground, sports equipment,
and pedestrian.
2. Know and follow the safety plan for weather, poisons, electricity, fire,
evacuation, lock down at home and school settings.
3. Identify actions that can prevent household accidents.
4. Discus basic first aid and caring for simple injuries.
VI. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, and OTHER DRUGS
The student will understand that all chemical substances produce some affect on the body
and have potential to be abused.
A. Effects of Drugs: The student will understand that a drug is any substance which,
when taken into the body, makes it work differently.
1. Distinguish between drug and non-drug substances.
2. Realize that all drugs have an effect on the way the body and mind works (e.g.
dependency, reactions and loss of control).
3. Cite individual differences that cause people to react differently to drugs (e.g.
body size, mood, sensitivity, metabolism, tolerance, dosage).
B. Alcohol, Caffeine, and Tobacco: The student will realize that alcohol, tobacco, and
caffeine are drugs which are commonly used in our society.
1. Explain how and why tobacco is harmful to one's health.
2. Describes the affect of alcohol on the body and mind.
3. Describes the affect of caffeine on the body.
4. Explain how the marketing of these products and substances affect society.
C. Classification of Drugs: The student understands that drugs are classified by their
effect, their source and their level of use.
1. Realize that drugs can be classified by their effect on the mind as well as the body
(e.g. stimulants, depressants, narcotics etc.).
2. Realize that drugs can be classified by the way they are marketed and sold (e.g.
prescription, over-the-counter, illegal).
3. Realize the drugs can be classified by the way they are used (use, misuse, abuse,
medical, recreational).
4. Explain the legal consequences of drug use.
D. Abuse of Drugs: The student understands that the abuse of alcohol and other drugs
causes problems for the individual, the family and society.
1. Identify reasons why people abuse drugs.
2. Identify problems associated with long-term use of a drug (e.g. dependency and
tolerance).
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3. Describe how the misuse and abuse of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs causes
problems for the user, his/her family, and society.
4. Recognize that alcoholism and drug dependency are treatable conditions.
5. Identify sources of help for drug problems.
VII. COMMUNICABLE and CHRONIC DISEASE
To understand the nature and extent of infection, sickness, and disease, how these
conditions are spread and prevented, and their overall impact on the body.
A. Factors Causing Illness: The student recognizes factors which contribute to illness,
infection , disease, and well-being.
1. Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable disease.
2. Identify common disease producing agents.
3. Describe common methods by which diseases are transmitted.
4. Explain how infection can spread through the body.
5. Explain how environment contributes to illness and disease.
B. Lifestyle and Disease: The student will understand the relationship between
lifestyle and disease.
1. Describe the cycle of infection.
2. Describe the concept of "healthy living".
3. Cite unhealthy behaviors and their relationship to sickness and disease.
4. Explain how lifestyle choices help to reduce the risk of acquiring certain diseases
(e.g. cancer, heart diseases).
5. Suggest ways to minimize exposure and reduce chances of infection.
6. Develop a plan for staying healthy.
VIII. CONSUMER and COMMUNITY HEALTH
The student will understand that many factors including, media, technology, family and
culture influence health-related choices.
A. Influences:
1. Demonstrate skills for finding health facts and getting help.
2. Identify valid health-promoting products and services.
3. Identify healthful and unhealthful messages in media and advertising.
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
5. Identify school and community health care professionals.
6. Identify the roles of various community health workers.
7. Explain ways that volunteers can contribute to the health of the community.
B. Consumer Awareness: The student will develop consumer skills and distinguish
between accurate and inaccurate nutritional information.
1. Identify the basic information on a food label.
2. Explain how advertising influences the foods we choose to buy and eat.
3. Describe the four steps in accessing health facts, products, and services.
4. Explain how the government and private groups help protect consumers.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The student will understand the personal, community and global effects humans have on
the environment and how they can be an advocate for better environmental health.
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A. Pollution:
1. List the different types of pollutions.
2. Describe how individual actions can lessen the effects of various pollutions.
3. Discuss the harmful affects of pollution on one’s health.
4. Discuss ways to protect the environment such as reducing, reusing, and recycling.
B. Resources:
1. List the different types of natural resources used by humans.
2. Identify ways to conserve resources and energy.
3. Tell ways to reuse items to help save energy and resources.
4. Discuss why it is important to save water and energy.
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