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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

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Wellness Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • 1

    Identify responsible health behaviors to avoid the spread of contagious diseases.WE.4.1

  • 2

    Describe the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine systems of the human body.WE.4.2

  • 3

    Describe the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure and identify ways to reduce overexposure.WE.4.3

Wellness Information and Services

  • 4

    Identify specific community resources providing health care, health information, and health enhancing activities.WE.4.4

  • 5

    Explore how the media attempts to influence thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors.WE.4.5

Wellness Behaviors

  • 6

    Develop and practice a personal hygiene plan.WE.4.6

  • 7

    Recognize and accept individual differences in others (e.g., skills, appearance, gender). WE.4.7

  • 8

    Discuss the improper use and abuse of drugs.WE.4.8

  • 9

    Examine food labels and nutritional value.WE.4.9

  • 10

    Discuss examples for food advertising and influences on personal health.WE.4.10

  • 11

    Identify and discuss TV and other media programs exemplifying healthy family relationships.WE.4.11

  • 12

    Examine the consequences of not using appropriate safety skills and equipment for recreational purposes.WE.4.12

  • 13

    Plan a balanced meal using proper nutrition guides.WE.4.13

  • 14

    Define risk-taking behaviors and resulting consequences.WE.4.14

  • 15

    Explain the physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence.WE.4.15

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