Anchor Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health. (Access to Information)
Information, Products, & Services
Locate reliable health resources from home, school, and community.
Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor
Compare health-related advertisements regarding truth in advertising.““
Anchor Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. (Interpersonal Communication)
Social
Demonstrate skills that communicate care, consideration, and respect for self and others.
Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor
Emotions & Feelings
Describe the various types of bullying and effects on the victim.
Examples: types–through social media; effects–depression, suicide, eating disorders
Conflict Resolution
Demonstrate how to avoid conflict and explain when it is necessary for an adult to intervene.
Refusal Skills
Model refusal skills that avoid or reduce health risks.
Examples: role playing how to walk away, call for help, say no
Describe how to avoid dangerous situations involving strangers and Internet safety.
Example: refusing to go alone to meet online acquaintances
Anchor Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. (Decision-Making)
Problem Solving
Research health-related situations that require a thoughtful decision.
Examples: food choices, drug use, alcohol consumption, smoking
Anchor Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. (Goal-Setting)
Self-Awareness
Describe ways to put a plan into place to achieve a goal.
Problem-Solving
Identify resources to assist in achieving personal health goals.
Examples: YMCA, Boys/Girls Clubs, recreation center, school clubs
Anchor Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. (Self-Management)
Monitor Progress
Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health.
Example: planning a daily menu based on the USDA food guidelines
Injury Prevention
Apply safety rules for engaging in outdoor physical activities requiring the use of special equipment.
Examples: using a baseball or bicycle helmet, catcher’s mask, knee pads
Anchor Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. (Advocacy)
Promote Healthy Habits
Describe health advocacy strategies.
Examples: writing and recording public service announcements for school or community broadcasts, writing letter or email to editors of local media
Grade 5
Anchor Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. (Health Promotion)
Health Behaviors
Draw conclusions about the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.
Nutrition & Food
