Health Promotion and Disease Prevention- Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention as related to: (a) community health, (b) environmental health, (c) mental and emotional health, (d) nutrition, e) prevention and control of disease, (f) consumer health, (g) family life and sexuality, (h) injury prevention and safety, (i) personal health, (j) substance use, misuse, abuse and addiction.
Benchmark 1
Students demonstrate comprehension of basic concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by identifying and describing relationships between well being and the health behaviors in the ten content areas.
Indicator 1
The students will discuss making healthy life choices. (Taken from SC06.01 02--responsibility of classroom teacher)
Practice good dental hygiene and cleanliness. Discuss healthy exercise and sleep habits.
Indicator 2
The students will discuss health risks associated with tobacco use (choosing not to smoke). (Taken from SC06.01.01--responsibility of classroom teacher)
Life van, resources on illegal drugs
Indicator 3
The student will understand that some illnesses are caused by bacteria, some by viruses. (Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Indicator 4
The student will identify AIDS as an illness that is caused by a virus. Responsibility of the Classroom teacher with the Nurse and Counselor as Resources.)
Indicator 5
The student will identify ways to prevent the spread of AIDS and other infectious illnesses through blood. (Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Benchmark 2
Students demonstrate comprehension of basic concepts related to physical growth and development.
Indicator 1
The student will identify the responsibilities that parents commit to when having children. (Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Indicator 2
The student will know the fertilization process. (Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Indicator 3
The student will understand that the egg grows and is protected inside the mother's uterus. (Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Indicator 4
The student will have a basic understanding of the birth process. (Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Indicator 5
The student will discuss how a baby must be cared for after it is born. Responsibility of classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Indicator 6
The student will identify physical and emotional changes related to puberty. Responsibility of the classroom teacher Resource: nurse, counselor)
Access Health Information, Products, and Services-Students demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
Benchmark 1
Students locate information on products and services and recognize the validity of that information.
Indicator 1
The student will recognize situations where adult help is needed and know to get help. (Taken from CNCN01.03.06--responsibility of the counselor)
Police, fire, hospital, mental health, clergy, CAC
Indicator 2
The students will read and compare nutrition information found on labels. (Taken from SC06.01.03--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Read and compare nutrition information found on labels; discuss healthy foods; make a healthy snack.
Self-Management- Students demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
Benchmark 1
Students identify health risks as related to the ten content areas in Standard One.
Indicator 1
Personal safety awareness (Taken from CNCN01.03.01--responsibility of the counselor)
Personal Safety Awareness Unit, Personal Space
Indicator 2
The students will discuss health risks associated with tobacco use. (Taken from SC06.01.01--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Benchmark 2
Students identify and demonstrate healthy behaviors as related to the ten content areas in Standard One.
Indicator 1
The students will read and compare nutrition information found on labels. (Taken from SC06.01.03--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Indicator 2
The students will discuss health risks associated with tobacco use. (Taken from SC06.01.03--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Influence of Culture, Media, and Technology- Students analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
Benchmark 1
Students describe how culture, media, technology, and other factors influence health behavior as related to the ten content areas contained in Standard One.
Indicator 1
The students will discuss energy conservation and recycling options. (Taken from SC06.02.01--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Indicator 2
The students will read and compare nutrition information found on labels. (Taken from SC06.01.03--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Interpersonal Communication- Students demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
Benchmark 1
Students demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health as related to the ten content areas contained in Standard One.
Indicator 1
The student will communicate their feelings to others. (Taken from CNCN01.05 02--responsibility of the counselor)
Benchmark 2
Students demonstrate refusal and conflict resolution skills to enhance health.
Indicator 1
The student will identify the basic steps in making a decision. (Taken from CNCN01.02.01--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 2
The student will use brainstorming to discover alternatives. (Taken from CNCN01.02.03--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 3
The student will describe the possible short-term and long-term consequences of choices. (Taken from CNCN01.02.04--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 4
The student will review the outcome of decisions. (Taken from CNCN01.02 04--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 5
The students will discuss health risks associated with tobacco use. (Taken from SC06.01.01--responsibility of the classroom teacher)
Benchmark 3
Students demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.
Indicator 1
The student will communicate their feelings to others. (Taken from CNCN01.05 02--responsibility of the counselor)
Goal-Setting and Decision-Making Skills- Students demonstrate the ability to use goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
Benchmark 1
Students identify, describe, and demonstrate goal setting and decision making skills to enhance health as related to the ten content areas contained in Standard One.
Indicator 1
The student will identify the basic steps in making a decision. (Taken from CNCN01.02.01--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 2
The student will use brainstorming to discover alternatives. (Taken from CNCN01.02.02--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 3
The student will describe the possible short-term and long-term consequences of choices. (Taken from CNCN01.02.03--responsibility of the counselor)
Indicator 4
The student will review the outcome of decisions. (Taken from CNCN01.02 04--responsibility of the counselor)
Advocating for Health- Students demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Benchmark 1
Students identify a variety of methods to advocate for personal, family and community health as related to the ten content areas contained in Standard One.
Indicator 1
The student will recognize situations where adult help is needed and know to get help. (Taken from CNCN01.03.06--responsibility of the counselor)
Police, fire, hospital, mental health, clergy, CAC
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