Grade 4

Other Kentucky Practical Living sets

• Grades K, 1, 2, 3
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

proper nutrition is essential to growth and development.

nutrients provide energy for daily living.

resources are available to assist in making nutritional choices.

explain the role of the digestive system in nutrition

describe the relationship between food choices in staying healthy

explain how to use resources (e.g., Food Guide Pyramid (FGP), Dietary Guidelines for Americans) in making healthful food choices

identify nutrients which are important to growth and development of healthy bodies

identify and explain the nutritional information provided on food labels

safety practices and procedures help to prevent injuries and provide a safe environment.

community resources are available to assist in hazardous situations.

practice safety rules/procedures for crossing streets/highway, riding in cars and on buses and using playground equipment

identify and explain ways to prevent injuries at home and at school (e.g., seat belts, helmets, knee pads, falls, poisonings) in a variety of situations

explain and demonstrate school and home safety procedures (e.g., tornado, fire, earthquake drills)

identify the effects injuries have on the body (e.g., skeletal system, skin, eyes)

identify proper procedures (e.g., calling 911, Heimlich maneuver, stop, drop & roll, apply pressure) for dealing with a variety of emergency situations (e.g., choking, bleeding, burns)

demonstrate awareness of how to avoid danger (e.g., fires, strangers) (e.g., through role plays, discussions, drawing)

identify the available health and safety agencies in a community and the services they provide (e.g., health department, fire department, police, ambulance services)

spatial awareness, motor skills and movement patterns are needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

movement concepts, principles and strategies apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

demonstrate a variety of locomotor and combination skills in a movement pattern

use non-locomotor, locomotor and combination skills to demonstrate movements in creative sequences and in simple patterned dances, games and other activities

demonstrate a variety of non-locomotor, locomotor and combination skills while participating in different games and sports

develop manipulative skills of throwing, catching, kicking and striking while developing motor skills (e.g., sliding, running, jumping) for use in games and other activities that lead to more complex games and sports (e.g., basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball)

demonstrate and explain how movement patterns are influenced by space, force and time

willingly try new movement and skills

physical activity provides opportunities for social interaction, challenges and fun.

participation in regular physical activity has physical, mental and social benefits.

practice is a basic component for improving sport skills.

rules impact the effective participation in physical activities.

personal and social behavior that shows respect to self and others impacts enjoyment and safety in physical activity settings.

regular participation in health-related, physical activity supports the goals of fitness and a healthier lifestyle throughout life.

principles and techniques are used to improve physical fitness.

identify likes and dislikes connected with participating in sports and physical activities; explain how physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction

identify and engage in physical activities that promote physical fitness and health

describe the potential positive and negative (e.g., injury) effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities

participate in daily physical activity during and after school

relate the concept of practice to the importance of learning new skills; explain why repeated appropriate practice contributes to increased skill development

when participating in a variety of physical activities and games:<ul><li>explain basic rules needed to make games fair</li><li>identify the need for rules in social settings and choose appropriate behaviors</li><li>demonstrate cooperation with partners and small groups</li></ul>

demonstrate and apply the concept of sportsmanship (e.g., complying with rules, responding appropriately) in games, sports and physical activities

explain how rules of play and sportsmanship for spectators and participants during games or activities can make them safe and enjoyable

identify and participate in activities to enhance the health related fitness components (e.g., aerobic capacity/cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility)

identify the components of fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, cardio-respiratory endurance); describe the meaning of F.I.T.T. Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time)