Demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication skills someone could use when upset.
Examples: walking away, remaining calm and quiet
List refusal and negotiation skills to avoid or reduce health risks.
Examples: saying no, suggesting alternative choices
Determine when and how to utilize different communication strategies to deal with a variety of situations and conflicts.
Examples: compromising, apologizing, addressing the issue
Anchor Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. (Decision-Making)
Describe situations that can help or hinder making a healthy decision.
Examples: socio-economic status, access to medical services, availability of healthful foods, sedentary lifestyle
Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy alternatives to health-related issues or problems.
Example: role-playing healthy ways to express anger and frustration
Anchor Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. (Goal-Setting)
Assess personal health practices.
Examples: food choices, physical activity, hygiene
Describe how setting goals to increase time for physical activity and academic study may reduce stress.
List activities that can improve physical and mental health.
Anchor Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. (Self-Management)
Critique examples of responsible behaviors that reduce health risks.
Examples: choosing healthy foods, participating in healthy activities, having regular medical and dental check-ups
Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others.
Examples: smoking or vaping, drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, texting while driving
Anchor Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. (Advocacy)
State a health-enhancing position and support it with accurate information.
Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer
Identify ways by which health messages can be altered to appeal to different audiences.
Example: modifying a snack advertisement to target children, teenagers, or adults
Grade 7
Anchor Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. (Health Promotion)
Summarize the interrelationship of emotional, social, and physical health.
Determine how peers may affect the six dimensions of health.
Illustrate how changing family dynamics can affect health.
Examples: divorce, relocating, death
Predict the risk of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Examples: riding in the bed of a pick-up truck, biking without a helmet, riding without a seat belt
Give examples of dangers associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
Determine barriers to practicing healthy behaviors.
Examples: lack of finances, access to health services, social support
Examine how nutritional choices and psychological issues may lead to eating disorders.
Predict the consequences of engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Discuss ways to prevent obesity.
Determine health risks associated with body piercings or tattoos.
Research family medical history and how it impacts personal health now and in the future.
Discuss hereditary diseases that impact personal health and wellness.
Anchor Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. (Analyzing Influences)
Describe how family values and behaviors influence the health of adolescents.
Examples: eating family meals daily, participating in physical activity, practicing open communication
Explain how communities can affect personal health practices and behaviors.
Examples: public policies regarding water pollution, air quality, tobacco use
Describe how the media can send mixed messages about health.
Examples: advertisements concerning tobacco, alcohol, and nutrition
Explain how school and public health policies can influence health promotion and disease prevention.
Examples: vending machine selections, vaccination requirements, wellness check-ups
