Human Growth and Development

  • 1:

    Students shall analyze characteristics relating to growth and development.

    1. 1.

      Analyze the growth patterns and developmental changes in humans throughout the life-cycle (e.g., emotional, intellectual, mental, physical, social): <ul><li>infancy – childhood</li><li>adolescence – teen years</li><li>young adult – middle age</li><li>senior – death and dying</li></ul>HGD.1.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Describe behaviors and methods for pregnancy prevention, including abstinenceHGD.1.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast abstinence to other forms of contraception to reduce the risks of unintended pregnancyHGD.1.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Examine factors related to prenatal care, pregnancy, and child birth: <ul><li>drug risks</li><li>Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)</li><li>low birth weight</li><li>nutrition (e.g., adequate folic acid, iron, calcium, protein)</li><li>regular check-ups</li></ul>HGD.1.HW.4

Disease Prevention

  • 2:

    Students shall understand components related to disease prevention and analyze behaviors to promote health.

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast communicable and non-communicable diseases (e.g., STIs, HIV/AIDS, bacterial/viral infections, heredity, lifestyle, environment): <ul><li>symptoms</li><li>causes</li><li>risk factors</li></ul>DP.2.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Research practices of early detection and disease prevention: <ul><li>health screenings</li><li>proper diet</li><li>regular physical activity</li><li>self-exams</li><li>vaccinations</li></ul>DP.2.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss methods to prevent, reduce, and treat communicable and non-communicable diseasesDP.2.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Compare and contrast methods of disease transmission: <ul><li>airborne</li><li>animals</li><li>direct contact</li><li>food-borne</li><li>indirect contact</li><li>vectors (insects)</li><li>water-borne</li></ul>DP.2.HW.4

    5. 5.

      Review methods of HIV/STI transmission and contractionDP.2.HW.5

    6. 6.

      Investigate treatments involved with STIDP.2.HW.6

    7. 7.

      Analyze the effects of family history and lifestyle choices on personal healthDP.2.HW.7

Community Health and Promotion

  • 3:

    Students shall demonstrate the ability to access valid health information, products, and services that promote consumer, community, and environmental health.

    1. 1.

      Access resources that aid an individual in maintaining a healthy lifestyleCHP.3.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Examine factors that influence choices related to current health productsCHP.3.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze the validity of advertisements surrounding health supplements, food products, and gimmicksCHP.3.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Analyze the impact of the environment on personal and community health: <ul><li>access to recreational facilities</li><li>quality of air and water</li><li>smoke free environment</li></ul>CHP.3.HW.4

    5. 5.

      Describe the procedure to become an organ and tissue donorCHP.3.HW.5

Healthy Life Skills and Relationships

  • 4:

    Students shall demonstrate the ability to use skills to enhance relationships and promote wellness.

    1. 1.

      Identify healthy and unhealthy behaviors in relationshipsHLSR.4.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate positive and negative effects of various relationships on all aspects of healthHLSR.4.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze the dynamics of family roles and responsibilities relating to healthy behaviorHLSR.4.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Apply a variety of strategies and/or skills to demonstrate respect for and responsibility to self and othersHLSR.4.HW.4

    5. 5.

      Apply a decision making process to various life situationsHLSR.4.HW.5

    6. 6.

      Analyze the importance of sexual abstinence and other forms of contraception in teen relationshipsHLSR.4.HW.6

    7. 7.

      Examine short-term and long-term responsibilities and consequences of sexual behaviorsHLSR.4.HW.7

    8. 8.

      Utilize effective coping strategies and other refusal skillsHLSR.4.HW.8

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

  • 5:

    Students shall comprehend substance use and abuse when using decision-making skills to enhance health.

    1. 1.

      Investigate the effects of alcohol abuse (e.g., death, DUI, high risk behaviors, physical symptoms of alcohol poisoning): <ul><li>liver disease</li><li>fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)</li><li>relationship dynamics</li><li>binge drinking</li></ul>ATOD.5.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate the harmful effects of tobacco use: <ul><li>cardiovascular disease</li><li>cancer</li><li>emphysema</li><li>financial cost</li><li>gum disease</li><li>second-hand smoke</li></ul>ATOD.5.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast methods for cessation of tobacco useATOD.5.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Evaluate personal use and the effects of prescription and non-prescription drugsATOD.5.HW.4

    5. 5.

      Assess the effects of illegal drugs on the body: <ul><li>short term</li><li>long term</li><li>psychological</li><li>physiological</li></ul>ATOD.5.HW.5

    6. 6.

      Investigate treatment options for substance abuseATOD.5.HW.6

    7. 7.

      Design a personal action plan for avoiding substance abuseATOD.5.HW.7

Personal Health and Safety

  • 6:

    Students shall examine health-enhancing behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks.

    1. 1.

      Reinforce and practice habits that promote personal hygienePHS.6.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the importance of personal hygiene: <ul><li>ears</li><li>eyes</li><li>piercings</li><li>skin, hair, and nails</li><li>tattoos</li><li>teeth and mouth</li></ul>PHS.6.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate the effects of the following on oral health: <ul><li>nutrition</li><li>oral care</li><li>oral diseases</li><li>piercing</li><li>tobacco products</li></ul>PHS.6.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss proper usage of appropriate protective equipment in emergency and non-emergency situationsPHS.6.HW.4

    5. 5.

      Practice the psychomotor skills used for basic life support and first-aid proceduresPHS.6.HW.5

    6. 6.

      Design a personal action plan for various emergency situationsPHS.6.HW.6

    7. 7.

      Identify physical, emotional, and legal consequences of abusive and risky situationsPHS.6.HW.7

    8. 8.

      Determine safe and unsafe situations at home, at school, and in the community: <ul><li>fire safety</li><li>food handling safety</li><li>gun safety</li><li>home safety</li><li>Internet safety</li><li>traffic safety</li></ul>PHS.6.HW.8

    9. 9.

      Compare and contrast short-term and long-term effects of stress and depressionPHS.6.HW.9

    10. 10.

      Identify risk factors associated with suicidePHS.6.HW.10

    11. 11.

      Identify intervention strategies and sources of professional interventionPHS.6.HW.11

Nutrition

  • 7:

    Students shall understand concepts related to nutrition and develop skills for making healthy food choices.

    1. 1.

      Evaluate personal eating habits for the inclusion of adequate nutrientsN.7.HW.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss appropriate eating patterns to promote a healthy lifestyleN.7.HW.2

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast personal eating habits with "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" analyzing nutritional value (Refer to USDA)N.7.HW.3

    4. 4.

      Analyze the relationship between caloric intake and daily physical activityN.7.HW.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze the importance of appropriate hydration in maintaining healthN.7.HW.5

    6. 6.

      Analyze health consequences associated with eating disorders: <ul><li>anorexia</li><li>binge eating</li><li>bulimia</li></ul>N.7.HW.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2011
Where can I read the official document?
Health and Wellness (9-12)