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

  • 1-H-1.

    Predict and analyze how healthy behaviors can affect health status, disease prevention, and potential severity of injury.1-H-1

    1. 1.

      Explain the impact of personal health behavior on the function of body systems.1-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      Design a plan for maintaining good personal hygiene, oral hygiene and getting adequate sleep and rest.1-H-1.2

    3. 3.

      Research the possible consequences of risky hygiene and health behavior and fads (e.g., tattooing, piercing of body or mouth, sun exposure, and sound volume).1-H-1.3

    4. 4.

      Justify why sexual abstinence is the safest, most effective risk avoidance method of protection from HIV, STDs/STIs, and pregnancy.1-H-1.4

    5. 5.

      Summarize the importance of setting personal limits to avoid risky sexual behavior.1-H-1.5

    6. 6.

      Describe the importance of maintaining healthy dating relationships to one's long term physical and emotional health.1-H-1.6

  • 1-H-2.

    Analyze how genetics, family history, and environmental influences can impact personal health.1-H-2

    1. 1.

      Chart a family health tree.1-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Interview family members regarding health conditions.1-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Research environmental factors that impact health.1-H-2.3

    4. 4.

      Determine how the home and community environments affect health.1-H-2.4

  • 1-H-3.

    Describe the interrelationship(s) of mental, emotional, social, and physical health throughout the life span.1-H-3

    1. 1.

      Provide examples of how physical, mental, emotional, and social health affect one's overall well-being.1-H-3.1

    2. 2.

      Define victimization in dating relationships (the effects of abuse on a victim).1-H-3.2

    3. 3.

      Keep a journal to illustrate how emotions change over a period of time.1-H-3.3

    4. 4.

      Research the resources or services available to assist people with mental, emotional, or social health conditions.1-H-3.4

    5. 5.

      Summarize healthy and appropriate ways to express feelings.1-H-3.5

    6. 6.

      Summarize healthy ways to express affection, love, and friendship.1-H-3.6

  • 1-H-4.

    Identify the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of various diseases and disorders.1-H-4

    1. 1.

      Compile a list of disorders, their causes and their effects on the body (e.g., eating and genetic disorders).1-H-4.1

    2. 2.

      Describe the relationship between poor eating habits and chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis).1-H-4.2

    3. 3.

      Identify major infectious diseases; methods of transmission; their signs and symptoms, prevention and control (e.g., HIV and other common sexually transmitted diseases/infections).1-H-4.3

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

  • 2-H-1.

    Analyze how family, peers, and the perception of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.2-H-1

    1. 1.

      Describe positive choices involving family members that influence healthy behavior.2-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the influences of healthy and unhealthy behavior of family and peers.2-H-1.2

    3. 3.

      Interview peers to determine perceptions of normal health behaviors.2-H-1.3

    4. 4.

      Summarize a variety of external influences, such as parents, the media, culture, peers and society, on sexual decision-making.2-H-1.4

    5. 5.

      Describe the influences of family, peers, and community on personal health.2-H-1.5

    6. 6.

      Describe the role of family, peers and community on influencing decisions surrounding personal and sexual health.2-H-1.6

    7. 7.

      Identify factors that influence personal selection of health products and services.2-H-1.7

  • 2-H-2.

    Investigate how personal values and the economy influence and challenge health behaviors.2-H-2

    1. 1.

      Report how personal values influence and challenge health behaviors.2-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Research the influence of brand names' and generic medicines' cost on consumer decisions.2-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze the relationship between income and health behaviors.2-H-2.3

    4. 4.

      Examine personal values and how these influence relationships and sexual decision- making.2-H-2.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze the cost of medicines to treat HIV and other STDs/STIs and how these illnesses affect a person's ability to attend school or maintain employment.2-H-2.5

  • 2-H-3.

    Analyze how public health policies and government can influence health promotion and disease prevention.2-H-3

    1. 1.

      Research public agencies (local, state, national) dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention.2-H-3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe government policies dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention.2-H-3.2

    3. 3.

      Describe federal laws and rights of individuals infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.2-H-3.3

  • 2-H-4.

    Evaluate the impact of technology and media on personal, family, community, and world health.2-H-4

    1. 1.

      Analyze product advertising campaigns that promote good health and disease prevention to determine their validity.2-H-4.1

    2. 2.

      Use technology to compile a list of health statistics of other countries compared to the United States (e.g., infant mortality rate, obesity statistics, teen birth rates).2-H-4.2

    3. 3.

      Investigate health-related websites to determine the usefulness of the health content.2-H-4.3

    4. 4.

      Provide examples of how advanced technology has improved diagnostics and treatment.2-H-4.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze the influence of the Internet and other media on sexual decision-making.2-H-4.5

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

  • 3-H-1.

    Use resources from home, school and community that provide valid health information.3-H-1

    1. 1.

      Identify local wellness centers or clinics that provide health treatment and resources.3-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      Organize a health fair or presentation to provide valid information regarding a health issue.3-H-1.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the ability to access a trusted adult who can provide accurate information about sexual health (e.g., contraception, dating abuse).3-H-1.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the ability to assess accurate data on sexual behaviors among young people.3-H-1.4

    5. 5.

      Identify key information and processes related to the Safe Haven relinquishment law.3-H-1.5

    6. 6.

      Using technology, compare health care systems of other countries to the United States health care system.3-H-1.6

    7. 7.

      Present websites that provide self health assessment tools to peers.3-H-1.7

    8. 8.

      Investigate and compare legal options for adoption proceedings.3-H-1.8

  • 3-H-2.

    Evaluate the validity of health information, products, and services using a variety of resources.3-H-2

    1. 1.

      Identify criteria for evaluating the validity of health claims of products in advertisements.3-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate the validity of health claims in advertisements found in various media (e.g., websites, magazines, television).3-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate the cost effectiveness of alternative health products.3-H-2.3

    4. 4.

      Evaluate the accuracy of sources of information on sexual health.3-H-2.4

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

  • 4-H-1.

    Analyze the short-term and long-term consequences of choices and behaviors throughout the life span.4-H-1

    1. 1.

      Describe a healthy life-style by comparing and contrasting healthy and unhealthy choices.4-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the relationship between health choices and short- and long-term health goals and outcomes.4-H-1.2

  • 4-H-2.

    Utilize skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health.4-H-2

    1. 1.

      Practice effective communication techniques through role playing.4-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Compose a script for communicating on a health related topic.4-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to avoid potentially harmful situations (e.g., avoiding sexual risk behaviors).4-H-2.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to maintain healthy relationships.4-H-2.4

    5. 5.

      Describe methods to help someone who is in an abusive relationship.4-H-2.5

  • 4-H-3.

    Demonstrate ways to reduce threatening situations to avoid violence.4-H-3

    1. 1.

      Identify effective strategies for avoiding violence.4-H-3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate effective negotiation skills that can be used to avoid dangerous situations.4-H-3.2

    3. 3.

      Present a media presentation on bullying and violence awareness.4-H-3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate how to set clear expectations, boundaries, and personal safety strategies related to sexual health and abusive behavior.4-H-3.4

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

  • 5-H-1.

    Describe the short- and long-term health impact of decision-making on health-related issues and problems.5-H-1

    1. 1.

      Identify a variety of situations (e.g., group drinking, car racing) where personal decisions can result in avoidance of health risks to self and others.5-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      Debate the pros and cons of various social issues and factors that affect decision-making.5-H-1.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze the possible consequences of sexual behavior and the emotional, social and physical benefits of delaying sexual behavior.5-H-1.3

  • 5-H-2.

    Discuss barriers that can hinder healthy decision-making and how to apply thoughtful decision-making to health-related situations.5-H-2

    1. 1.

      Develop and complete a survey/questionnaire to assess students' decision-making process (class project).5-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify barriers (e.g., peer pressure, misinformation, desire for acceptance) that hinder health decision-making.5-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze the benefits of delaying romantic involvement.5-H-2.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss the Cycle of Abuse and its effect on decision-making.5-H-2.4

    5. 5.

      Model how to use decision-making skills to avoid violent situations.5-H-2.5

  • 5-H-3.

    Develop the ability to use critical thinking when making decisions related to health needs and risks typical of young adults.5-H-3

    1. 1.

      Identify effective strategies for decision-making.5-H-3.1

    2. 2.

      Apply critical decision-making process to a personal health issue or problem.5-H-3.2

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

  • 6-H-2.

    Develop a plan to address strengths and needs to attain one or more personal health goals.6-H-2

    1. 1.

      Identify short- and long-term goals that are measurable.6-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe desirable activities that are related to goal achievement.6-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Implement strategies to monitor progress in achieving personal health goals.6-H-2.3

    4. 4.

      Formulate a long-term personal health plan based upon current health status.6-H-2.4

    5. 5.

      Evaluate appropriate strategies to promote well-being during adulthood.6-H-2.5

    6. 6.

      Make or renew a personal commitment to remain sexually abstinent.6-H-2.6

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

  • 7-H-1.

    Identify and describe risk reduction activities.7-H-1

    1. 1.

      Brainstorm a list of common risk-taking behaviors and the reasons why people take risks.7-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      List ways that television and movie advertising influence risk-taking behavior.7-H-1.2

  • 7-H-2.

    Describe the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.7-H-2

    1. 1.

      Describe how personal nutrition and physical activity early in life impact health during later years.7-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a log or food diary to compare personal diet to the dietary requirements.7-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Examine the selection of healthcare providers and products such as physicians, hospitals, health and accident insurances, life insurance, day care centers, and nursing homes.7-H-2.3

  • 7-H-3.

    Develop strategies to improve or maintain health and safety on community and world levels.7-H-3

    1. 1.

      Develop a disaster preparedness plan for family and the community.7-H-3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe a family plan to prevent injuries during emergencies and disasters.7-H-3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss the benefits of effective health policies (e.g., mandating use of seat belts, banning tobacco use in public places).7-H-3.3

  • 7-H-4.

    Demonstrate lifesaving techniques through CPR and first aid.7-H-4

    1. 1.

      Perform the skills needed for adult, child, and infant CPR.7-H-4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate appropriate responses (e.g., application of bandages and splints) to emergency situations.7-H-4.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate treatment for specific wounds.7-H-4.3

  • 7-H-5.

    Examine strategies to manage stress.7-H-5

    1. 1.

      Identify ways and outlets to deal with stress.7-H-5.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a plan of action for avoiding or managing the impact of stress.7-H-5.2

    3. 3.

      Identify sources of information that are available for any stress-related problems that are the consequence of mental, emotional, or social problems.7-H-5.3

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

  • 8-H-1.

    Identify effective strategies to overcome barriers or attitudes when communicating about health issues.8-H-1

    1. 1.

      Describe scenarios that demonstrate personal or group sensitivities around health issues.8-H-1.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a checklist to differentiate between helpful and harmful strategies for coping with someone who is angry.8-H-1.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate how effective communications skills strengthen family relationships and friendships.8-H-1.3

    4. 4.

      Use a creative medium (e.g., poem, poster, song) to advocate to family and peers about good health choices by identifying positive health behaviors.8-H-1.4

  • 8-H-2.

    Demonstrate techniques that support others in obtaining quality healthcare.8-H-2

    1. 1.

      Research the various types of health advocacy organizations (e.g., American Heart Association, American Cancer Society. American Diabetic Association) and their role.8-H-2.1

    2. 2.

      Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal, family and community health.8-H-2.2

    3. 3.

      Adopt health messages and communication techniques to support a health cause.8-H-2.3

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?
Louisiana Health Education Grade-Level Expectations