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Grades 6-8

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Substance Use and Abuse StandardsHE.68.SUA

  • Standard 1

    Health promotion and disease prevention conceptsHE.68.SUA.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate responsible decision-making about the use of substances.HE.68.SUA.1.1

    2. 2

      Define terminology specific to alcohol misuse/abuse and discuss the short- and long-term effects of consuming alcohol.HE.68.SUA.1.2

    3. 3

      Discuss the health risks associated with alcoholHE.68.SUA.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe the types, delivery devices and accessibility of marijuana/THC products and their impacts on prevalence of use.HE.68.SUA.1.4

    5. 5

      Examine the effects of marijuana/THC and opioids on body systems and behavior.HE.68.SUA.1.5

    6. 6

      State the risks of misusing and sharing prescription and/or illicit drugs, including fentanyl and other opioids.HE.68.SUA.1.6

    7. 7

      Identify signs and symptoms of prescription and/or illicit drug misuse and overdose, including fentanyl and other opioids.HE.68.SUA.1.7

    8. 8

      Describe the short- and long-term physical and social consequences of tobacco, nicotine use and/or vaping.HE.68.SUA.1.8

  • Standard 2

    Internal and external influencesHE.68.SUA.2

    1. 1

      Discuss family rules, school rules and state laws about the use of alcohol and other drugs.HE.68.SUA.2.1

    2. 2

      Discuss the dangers of underage consumption of alcohol and the benefits of abstaining from drinking alcohol.HE.68.SUA.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe how external factors can influence behaviors related to tobacco, nicotine use, and/or vaping.HE.68.SUA.2.3

    4. 4

      Explain school-based policies and legal consequencesHE.68.SUA.2.4

  • Standard 3

    Access to valid information, products and servicesHE.68.SUA.3

    1. 1

      Discuss ways to identify valid and reliable multi-media information as it pertains to alcohol and other drugs.HE.68.SUA.3.1

    2. 2

      Identify how to find and access school and community resources related to alcohol misuse and/or abuse.HE.68.SUA.3.2

    3. 3

      Differentiate between marijuana/THC myths and facts.HE.68.SUA.3.3

    4. 4

      Explain how family, peers and multi-media messages over time can influence the use of marijuana/THC.HE.68.SUA.3.4

    5. 5

      Describe the three major categories, purposes and side effects of prescription drugs.HE.68.SUA.3.5

    6. 6

      Distinguish valid and reliable resources for cessation.HE.68.SUA.3.6

  • Standard 4

    Communication skills and resilient behaviors to reduce health risksHE.68.SUA.4

    1. 1

      Demonstrate refusal and communication skills in specific scenarios related to underage drinking and illicit drug use.HE.68.SUA.4.1

    2. 2

      Predict the potential short- and long-term impacts on selfHE.68.SUA.4.2

  • Standard 5

    Advocacy for personal, family and community healthHE.68.SUA.5

    1. 1

      Work cooperatively with peers to advocate for others to remain alcohol and drug free.HE.68.SUA.5.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate ways to seek help and support from trustedHE.68.SUA.5.2

    3. 3

      Identify the consequences of marijuana/THC use and work cooperatively to advocate for healthy behaviors.HE.68.SUA.5.3

    4. 4

      Model ways that encourage others to avoid situations where alcohol and other drugs are present or may be used.HE.68.SUA.5.4

    5. 5

      Encourage peers to model healthy choices related to goals, communication, friendship and peer pressure.HE.68.SUA.5.5

    6. 6

      Describe how to support family and friends who are trying to stop using tobacco, nicotine, and/or vaping.HE.68.SUA.5.6

Resiliency (starting 2024-2025)HE.68.R

  • Standard 1

    CharacterHE.68.R.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate the ability to respond with empathy in a variety of contexts and situations.HE.68.R.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the importance of empathy, kindness, honesty and trust in building and sustaining relationships.HE.68.R.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify sources of relational conflicts and healthy approaches to conflict resolutions.HE.68.R.1.3

  • Standard 2

    Personal ResponsibilityHE.68.R.2

    1. 1

      Discuss how character is shaped by attitudes, decisions and actions.HE.68.R.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate responsible decision-making that considers multiple perspectives.HE.68.R.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe the importance of following school and community laws and rules.HE.68.R.2.3

    4. 4

      Monitor progress toward attaining a personal goal.HE.68.R.2.4

    5. 5

      Explain strategies and skills needed to assess progress and maintenance of a challenging personal goal.HE.68.R.2.5

    6. 6

      Describe how personal goals can vary with changing abilities, priorities, and responsibilities.HE.68.R.2.6

    7. 7

      Identify how continuous learning leads to personal growth.HE.68.R.2.7

    8. 8

      Identify strategies to manage challenges and setbacks.HE.68.R.2.8

    9. 9

      Identify healthy responses to negative peer pressure.HE.68.R.2.9

  • Standard 3

    Mentorship and CitizenshipHE.68.R.3

    1. 1

      Discuss ways a leader can build the trust of individuals and groups.HE.68.R.3.1

    2. 2

      Explain and develop ways to apply leadership skills in the school and the community.HE.68.R.3.2

    3. 3

      Identify the importance of volunteerism in positively affecting the community and nation.HE.68.R.3.3

    4. 4

      Identify ways to participate in our constitutional republic through public policy, voting, and leadership positions.HE.68.R.3.4

  • Standard 4

    Critical Thinking and Problem SolvingHE.68.R.4

    1. 1

      Analyze possible solutions to a problem to determine the best outcome for oneself and others.HE.68.R.4.1

    2. 2

      Develop and apply conflict resolution skills in a variety of situations.HE.68.R.4.2

    3. 3

      Analyze ways to pursue common goals as a part of a team or group.HE.68.R.4.3

    4. 4

      Identify the importance of perseverance when facing difficulty solving a problem.HE.68.R.4.4

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
https://www.cpalms.org/search/Standard

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