Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

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    Health Promotion

    1.  

      Health Behaviors

      1. 1

        Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.1.1.1

    2.  

      Nutrition &

      1. 2

        List food safety precautions. 1.1.2

    3.  

      Drug Awareness

      1. 3

        Explain how overthe-counter and prescription medicines can be misused. 1.1.3

    4.  

      Hygiene

      1. 4

        Explain rationale for not sharing hygiene products. Examples: combs, brushes, toothbrushes1.1.4

    5.  

      Disease Prevention & Health Care

      1. 5

        Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.1.1.5

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      Safety

      1. 6

        Demonstrate asking for assistance to enhance safety for self and others. Example: practice what to say when calling 911 or other emergency numbers.1.1.6

    7.  

      Dimensions of Health

      1. 7

        Identify positive examples of social and emotional health. 1.1.7

Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

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    Analyzing Influences

    1.  

      Family, Peer, & Culture

      1. 1

        Contrast tattling with reporting aggression, bullying, and violent behavior. 1.2.1

        1. a

          List healthy foods served by the school cafeteria.1.2.1a

    2.  

      Media & Technology

      1. 2

        Describe how advertisements can influence food choices. Example: show healthy vs. unhealthy options 1.2.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.

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    Access to Information

    1.  

      Information, Products, & Services

      1. 1

        Describe the roles of various health care professionals. 1.3.1

      2. 2

        Identify school and community health helpers who can be contacted in emergencies. Examples: nurse, counselor, EMT1.3.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Interpersonal Communication

    1.  

      Social

      1. 1

        Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships. Example: taking turns talking and listening 1.4.1

    2.  

      Emotions & Feelings

      1. 2

        Discuss ways to express feelings to peers in a healthy way. Example: speaking calmly1.4.2

    3.  

      Conflict Resolution

      1. 3

        Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.1.4.3

    4.  

      Refusal Skills

      1. 4

        Demonstrate ways to respond in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation. Example: runhide-fight1.4.4

      2. 5

        Identify appropriate and inappropriate touches. Example: recognizing touching in the bathing suit zone as inappropriate 1.4.5

Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

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    Decision -Making

    1.  

      Problem Solving

      1. 1

        Describe situations in which students must choose between healthy and risky behaviors. 1.5.1

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

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    Goal -Setting

    1.  

      Self-Awareness

      1. 1

        Create an ageappropriate personal health goal.1.6.1

    2.  

      Problem-Solving

      1. 2

        Describe ways that parents and other trusted adults can help a student achieve a health goal. 1.6.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Self-Management

    1.  

      Monitor Progress

      1. 1

        Identify healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health. 1.7.1

    2.  

      Injury Prevention

      1. 2

        Determine behaviors that avoid or reduce injury. Examples: importance of riding in the back seat, meaning of traffic signs, safe pedestrian behaviors1.7.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

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    Advocacy

    1.  

      Promote Healthy Habits

      1. 1

        Encourage peers to make positive health choices. Examples: reminding peers to cover their nose and mouth when sneezing, offering helpful suggestions when peers are trying to resolve a conflict1.8.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study Health Education