Grade 1
Mental and Emotional Health
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Understand the relationships among healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behavior1.MEH.1
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Use effective communication to express and cope with emotions1.MEH.1.1
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Use methods of positive coping with disappointment and failure1.MEH.1.2
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Classify stressors as eustress or distress.1.MEH.1.3
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Personal and Consumer Health
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Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.1.PCH.1
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Recognize that germs produce illness and can be spread from one person to another1.PCH.1.1
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Use measures for preventing the spread of germs1.PCH.1.2
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Understand wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms.1.PCH.2
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Illustrate symptoms of sickness and measures for getting well1.PCH.2.1
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Summarize the transition between primary and permanent teeth and steps for seeking help for dental problems1.PCH.2.2
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Understand necessary steps to prevent and respond to unintentional injury.1.PCH.3
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Identify safety hazards in the home and injury prevention strategies1.PCH.3.1
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Identify items that can cause burns, strategies to prevent fire and burn injury1.PCH.3.2
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Execute the Stop, Drop, and Roll response.1.PCH.3.3
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Execute an emergency phone call.1.PCH.3.4
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Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
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Understand healthy and effective interpersonal communication and relationships.1.ICR.1
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Explain the importance of demonstrating respect for the personal space and boundaries of others1.ICR.1.1
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Explain the value of having a diversity of students in the classroom.1.ICR.1.2
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Contrast tattling with reporting aggression, bullying, and violent behavior1.ICR.1.3
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Contrast appropriate and inappropriate touch.1.ICR.1.4
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Illustrate how to seek adult assistance for inappropriate touch1.ICR.1.5
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Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Understand MyPlate as a tool for selecting nutritious foods1.NPA.1
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Select a variety of foods based on MyPlate1.NPA.1.1
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Contrast more nutrient dense foods from those that are less nutrient dense.1.NPA.1.2
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Understand the importance of consuming a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.1.NPA.2
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Classify the sources of a variety of foods1.NPA.2.1
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Select healthy alternatives to foods and beverages that are high in sugar.1.NPA.2.2
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Remember fitness concepts to enhance quality of life.1.NPA.3
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Recognize the benefits of physical activity1.NPA.3.1
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Recall fitness and recreation activities that can be used during out of school hours.1.NPA.3.2
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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
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Understand how to use household products and medicines safely.1.ATOD.1
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Recognize the harmful effects of medicine when used incorrectly.1.ATOD.1.1
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Recognize how to behave safely with medicines and household cleaners.1.ATOD.1.2
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Classify products as harmful or safe.1.ATOD.1.3
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Summarize strategies for reporting harmful substances.1.ATOD.1.4
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 1
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2010
- Where can I read the official document?
- North Carolina Essential Standards for Health Education K-2
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