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K–12 Standards

Grade 2

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

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    Describe ways that alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) can be harmful.D-2.1.1

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    Explain the difference between over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs.D-2.1.2

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    Describe how medicines and immunizations help fight disease.D-2.1.3

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    Locate bones in the skeletal system.G-2.1.1

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    Describe the parts of the circulatory system and their function (heart, blood vessels).G-2.1.2

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    Identify examples of what occurs in the stages of growth and development in childhood.G-2.1.3

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    Define the term first aid.I-2.1.1

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    Discuss first aid for minor injuries (e.g., cuts, burns, insect stings, poisons).I-2.1.2

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    Define bullying and what it means to be a bystander.I-2.1.3

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    Define the terms mental health, emotional health, and social health.M-2.1.1

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    Discuss ways to be a good friend.M-2.1.2

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    Describe good character traits (e.g., honesty, respect for self, respect for others, dependability, responsibility).M-2.1.3

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    Identify eating behaviors that promote health, including oral health.N-2.1.1

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    Identify physical activities that promote the key components of health-related fitness.N-2.1.2

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    Explain the importance of limiting one's screen time and increasing physical activity.N-2.1.3

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

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    Explain ways that family, friends, and the media influence an individual's use of ATOD both positively and negatively.D-2.2.1

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    Describe ways that family, friends, and the media can help a person stay safe and avoid injury.I-2.2.1

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    Describe ways that the media, school, and community influence an individual's food choices both positively and negatively.N-2.2.1

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    Describe ways that the media, school, and community influence an individual's physical activity both positively and negatively.N-2.2.2

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    Identify ways that family, friends, school, community, and the media influence an individual's health practices and behaviors both positively and negatively.P-2.2.1

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

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    Explain ways to identify safe adults in the school and community from whom students can safely take medicine.D-2.3.1

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    Locate places where children and families can be physically active.N-2.3.1

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    Discuss ways to identify safe adults who can help promote a person's health.P-2.3.1

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    Describe what happens when someone goes to a dentist.P-2.3.2

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

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    Demonstrate ways to respond when in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation.I-2.4.1

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    Demonstrate ways to tell a safe adult when someone is in need of help, feels threatened, or has been harmed.I-2.4.2

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    Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.M-2.4.1

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

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    Describe how to choose friends with good character traits.M-2.5.1

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    Demonstrate how to make healthy food choices.N-2.5.1

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    Identify situations when a health-related decision is needed (e.g., awareness of personal hygiene; noticing a peer is injured).P-2.5.1

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

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    Develop a personal safety plan to prevent or reduce injury.I-2.6.1

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    Set a goal to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day.N-2.6.1

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    Set a goal to participate regularly in active play and enjoyable physical activities.N-2.6.2

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    Set a goal to limit sugary foods and drinks.N-2.6.3

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    Identify a long-term personal health goal and take action toward achieving the goal.P-2.6.1

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    Identify who can help when assistance is needed to achieve a personal health goal.P-2.6.2

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

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    Discuss safety rules at home.I-2.7.1

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    Discuss safety rules at school.I-2.7.2

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    Identify safety rules in the community.I-2.7.3

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    Demonstrate healthy ways to reduce stress.M-2.7.1

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    Demonstrate healthy food and beverage choices for meals and snacks.N-2.7.1

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

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    Encourage friends and family members to make positive choices regarding use of ATOD.D-2.8.1

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    Demonstrate ways to encourage family and friends to practice safe behaviors.I-2.8.1

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    Encourage family members and friends to eat healthy foods and beverages as well as to be physically active.N-2.8.1

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    Encourage others to protect and improve the environment.P-2.8.1

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2017

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