Wellness Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • 1

    Identify ways germs enter the body and how to prevent the spread of illnesses.WE.1.1

  • 2

    Describe the effects of healthy and less healthy foods on the body. WE.1.2

  • 3

    Explain the need for medical checkups and other health-care procedures (e.g., eye, dental exams). WE.1.3

Wellness Information and Services

  • 4

    Identify which “safety” helpers (e.g., police and teachers) to contact for different problems.WE.1.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate when and how to use 9-1-1 emergency services.WE.1.5

  • 6

    Classify household products (e.g., harmful, safe).WE.1.6

Wellness Behaviors

  • 7

    Identify the proper safety equipment for different activities (e.g., rollerblading, bicycling, skateboarding, seatbelts and positioning when riding in a car).WE.1.7

  • 8

    Discuss and follow safety rules (e.g., sharp objects, bodily fluids, playground, water, electrical).WE.1.8

  • 9

    Identify escape routes at home and school.WE.1.9

  • 10

    Explain why medication should be avoided without adult supervision.WE.1.10

  • 11

    Recognize tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs as harmful substances.WE.1.11

  • 12

    Discuss how using televisions, computers, video games and other technology can affect personal health. WE.1.12

  • 13

    Identify a variety of feelings and demonstrate healthy ways to act on feelings and stressful situations (e.g., coping skills).WE.1.13

  • 14

    Discuss appropriate refusal skills in potentially harmful or dangerous situations (e.g., meeting strangers, using harmful substances).WE.1.14

  • 15

    Understand it is acceptable to tell parents and/or other trusted adults when feeling uncomfortable about being touched.WE.1.15

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1