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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

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Physical and Personal WellnessCH.4.2

  • 1

    Demonstrate the ability to set a goal in order to enhance personal nutrition.CH.4.2.1

    1. a

      Set a goal to improve food choices based on appropriate nutritional content, value, and calories.CH.4.2.1.a

    2. b

      Explain the importance of eating a variety of foods from all the food groups.CH.4.2.1.b

    3. c

      Identify healthy foods (including snacks) in appropriate portion sizes based on your personal lifestyle. CH.4.2.1.c

  • 2

    Describe the connection between food intake and physical health.CH.4.2.2

    1. a

      Explain that both eating habits and level of physical activity affect a person’s overall well-being and ability to learn. CH.4.2.2.a

    2. b

      Explain body signals that tell people when they are hungry and when they are full.CH.4.2.2.b

  • 3

    Explain how the dimensions of wellness are interrelated and impact personal health.CH.4.2.3

    1. a

      Explain the physical, social, and emotional dimensions of personal health and wellness and how they interact.CH.4.2.3.a

    2. b

      Define wellness.CH.4.2.3.b

    3. c

      Assess how modern technology can impact your social, emotional, and physical health and wellness.CH.4.2.3.c

Social and Emotional WellnessCH.4.3

  • 1

    Identify positive behaviors that support healthy relationships.CH.4.3.1

    1. a

      Discuss factors that support healthy relationships with friends and family.CH.4.3.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss how culture and tradition influence personal and family structures.CH.4.3.1.b

    3. c

      Describe different kinds of families, and discuss how families can provide emotional support, set boundaries, and limits. CH.4.3.1.c

    4. d

      Identify the positive ways that peers and family members show support, care, and appreciation for one another.CH.4.3.1.d

    5. e

      Identify problem solving strategies to support healthy relationships.CH.4.3.1.e

    6. f

      Describe the importance of having and identifying a parent or trusted adult as a support.CH.4.3.1.f

  • 2

    Comprehend concepts related to stress and stress management.CH.4.3.2

    1. a

      Identify personal stressors at home, with friends, in school, and in the community.CH.4.3.2.a

    2. b

      List physical and emotional reactions to stressful situations.CH.4.3.2.b

    3. c

      Identify positive and negative ways of dealing with stress.CH.4.3.2.c

    4. d

      Identify when you should seek help from a trusted adult in dealing with stress.CH.4.3.2.d

Prevention and Risk ManagementCH.4.4

  • 1

    Identify positive and negative uses for medicines.CH.4.4.1

    1. a

      Describe the purpose of prescribed and over-the-counter medicines and how they can be used or misused in the treatment of common medical problems.CH.4.4.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and follow labels such as those on common household medicines.CH.4.4.1.b

    3. c

      Summarize the risks associated with the inappropriate use of over-the-counter medicines, prescriptions, and vitamins.CH.4.4.1.c

    4. d

      Describe the steps to take if over-the-counter or prescription drugs are used incorrectly.CH.4.4.1.d

  • 2

    Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to refuse or avoid using drugs (marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco).CH.4.4.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal ways to refuse pressures to use marijuana, illegal drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.4.4.2.a

    2. b

      Describe strategies on how to avoid the use of marijuana, illegal drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. CH.4.4.2.b

    3. c

      Examine the factors that influence a person’s decision to use or not to use marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.4.4.2.c

  • 3

    Demonstrate skills necessary to prevent a conflict from escalating to violence. CH.4.4.3

    1. a

      Demonstrate simple conflict resolution techniques to diffuse a potentially violent situation. CH.4.4.3.a

    2. b

      Describe situations that lead to violence, the consequences of violent behavior, and the importance of resolving conflict through effective communication skills. CH.4.4.3.b

    3. c

      Explain a more positive alternative than using violence to resolve a conflict.CH.4.4.3.c

    4. d

      Explain the potential dangers of having weapons at home, in school, and in the community.CH.4.4.3.d

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