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Demonstrate a variety of strategies to express and manage emotions. 1a.2.1

Describe a variety of personal emotions and the ways the body signals these emotions.1a.2.2

Describe how others may be feeling based on verbal and nonverbal cues and respond in a healthy way.1a.2.3

Recognize personal strengths in the context of different roles or relationships.1a.2.4

Describe healthy and rewarding social interactions.1a.2.5

Explain why it is hurtful to tease or bully others and what to do if someone is bullied. 1a.2.6

Explain the importance of talking with trusted adults about emotions and concerns. 1a.2.7

Explain how to use medicine correctly. 1b.2.1

Describe the harmful effects of using medicine incorrectly.1b.2.2

Identify alcohol, nicotine, and electronic smoking devices.1b.2.3

Identify family and school rules about alcohol, nicotine use, and electronic smoking devices.1b.2.4

Explain why it is important to respect different kinds of families (e.g., single-parent, same-gender, intergenerational, cohabitating, adoptive, foster). 1c.2.1

Describe healthy family and peer relationships.1c.2.2

Demonstrate appropriate actions when someone says or does something that does not respect your personal boundaries.1c.2.3

Practice communicating personal boundaries.1c.2.4

Demonstrate ways to treat people of all gender identities and expressions with dignity and respect.1c.2.5

Identify ways to reduce injuries from firearms, falls, and fire.1d.2.1

Describe how to safely ride a bike, a skateboard, a scooter, and inline skates.1d.2.2

Identify ways to reduce the risk of injuries while riding in a motor vehicle. 1d.2.3

Identify ways to reduce injuries as a pedestrian1d.2.4

Identify safety procedures to follow if in the presence of a firearm.1d.2.5

Model actions that help one to stay safe around strangers. 1d.2.6

Describe actions that help one to stay safe around familiar people.1d.2.7

Identify words and actions that appropriately express affection/positive feelings toward trusted adults and other important people.1d.2.8

Model ways to tell someone when feeling unsafe.1d.2.9

Explain how familiar people or people in authority can help or harm children. 1d.2.10

Identify appropriate interactions with community helpers (e.g., nurses, teachers, police officers, and crossing guards) in roles that help children.1d.2.11

Demonstrate what to do when asked to keep an uncomfortable secret.1d.2.12

Explain the importance of sharing all information with parents, guardians, or trusted adults.1d.2.13

Practice telling trusted adults about feelings.1d.2.14

Explain appropriate boundaries when using technology and the internet.  1d.2.15

Demonstrate age-appropriate privacy as well as setting and respecting healthy boundaries while using technology and face-to-face. 1d.2.16

Identify parts of the body that are private on self or others.1d.2.17

Explain that it is never a person’s fault if someone causes them to feel unsafe.1d.2.18

Describe the benefits of drinking water versus other beverages.1e.2.1

Explain the benefits of trying new foods and respecting the food choices of others.1e.2.2

Explain the importance of choosing nutritious foods and beverages from different food groups. 1e.2.3

Describe how different food groups work together to help us feel hungry or full. 1e.2.4

Describe eating patterns that provide energy and help the body grow and develop.1e.2.5

Describe how eating breakfast helps a person think, work, and play.1e.2.6

Describe the concept of moderation and the idea that “all foods fit.”1e.2.7

Describe potential causes and symptoms of allergic reactions.1f.2.1

Identify basic universal precautions.1f.2.2

Explain why hygiene is important to health.1f.2.3

Identify food safety strategies that can control germs that cause foodborne illness. 1f.2.4

Explain how to protect one’s skin and other parts of the body from the sun.1f.2.5

Describe why sleep and rest are important for proper growth and good health.1f.2.6