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K–12 Standards

Second Grade

Other North Carolina Health Education sets

Mental and Emotional Health

  • 1

    Demonstrate healthy expression of emotions, mental wellness, and healthy behavior.2.MEH.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate appropriate ways to express needs, wants and feelings.2.MEH.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify behaviors to avoid risk and promote mental wellness.2.MEH.1.2

    3. 2

      Examine the influence of peers, media, social media, technology, and the family on feelings, emotions, and behaviors.2.MEH.1.3

  • 2

    Explain how challenges are opportunities for growth.2.MEH.2

    1. 1

      Model accessing a resource to get help with solving a problem.2.MEH.2.1

    2. 2

      Recount at least two strategies to solve a problem.2.MEH.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify strategies that can be applied to various situations to promote resiliency.2.MEH.2.3

Personal and Consumer Health

  • 1

    Explain personal behaviors and practices that promote health and prevent disease.2.PCH.1

    1. 1

      Recall the benefits of good dental health.2.PCH.1.1

    2. 2

      Execute the proper techniques for brushing teeth.2.PCH.1.2

    3. 3

      Define sleep and its contribution to overall well-being.2.PCH.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate ways to prevent the spread of germs that cause common communicable diseases.2.PCH.1.4

    5. 5

      Explain the dangers associated with excessive sun exposure and methods for protecting oneself from these dangers.2.PCH.1.5

Interpersonal Communications and Healthy Relationships

  • 1

    Identify healthy and effective interpersonal communications and relationships to enhance wellbeing.2.ICHR.1

    1. 1

      Describe characteristics of a trusted friend.2.ICHR.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate techniques of active listening.2.ICHR.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify the characteristics of bullying and develop skills to respond appropriately.2.ICHR.1.3

    4. 4

      Exemplify how to communicate with others with kindness and respect.2.ICHR.1.4

Nutrition and Physical Activity

  • 1

    Explain where food and water come from and their importance to the body.2.NPA.1

    1. 1

      Explain the importance of eating a variety of foods from different groups according to the USDA.2.NPA.1.1

    2. 2

      Classify foods into groups according to USDA.2.NPA.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the body's signals when you are hungry and thirsty.2.NPA.1.3

    4. 4

      NPA.1.4 Compare and contrast possible benefits of eating a meal with family or friends versus eating alone.2.NPA.1.4

  • 2

    Examine the benefits of physical activity.2.NPA.2

    1. 1

      Explain why the body needs daily physical activity.2.NPA.2.1

Alcohol, Nicotine, Cannabis, and other Drugs

  • 1

    Understand household safety procedures for products and medicines with adult supervision.2.ANCOD.1

    1. 1

      Define medication and ways that it can be helpful and harmful.2.ANCOD.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify the importance of following healthcare provider directions with medications.2.ANCOD.1.2

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2

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