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K–12 Standards

Grade 6

Other Alabama Health Education sets

Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

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    Health Promotion

    1. 1

      Describe the interrelationship between social and emotional health in adolescence. 6.1.1

      1. a

        Identify how positive relationships can enhance each dimension of health.6.1.1.a

      2. b

        Explain how stress can affect personal6.1.1.b

    2. 2

      List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness. Examples: stretching techniques, regular exercise, equipment safety, flu shot, obtaining immunizations against HPV and other conditions6.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe benefits of practicing healthy behaviors. Examples: using household products only for intended purposes, dietary choices, physical activity, drinking plenty of water6.1.3

    4. 4

      Examine how personal health and wellness are affected positively or negatively by an individual’s surroundings.6.1.4

    5. 5

      Identify how positive family practices and beliefs promote personal health. Examples: regular dental and vision check-ups, regular doctor visits 6.1.5

Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

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    Analyzing Influences

    1. 1

      Examine how family and peers influence the health of adolescents. Examples: inactivity, fast food consumption6.2.1

      1. a

        List personal family guidelines and rules that enhance health.6.2.1.a

      2. b

        List peer situations that enhance health.6.2.1.b

    2. 2

      Identify health services offered in the school. 6.2.2

    3. 3

      Investigate how messages from media influence health behaviors. Examples: social media, fast food advertisements, editing photos to enhance physical appearance6.2.3

    4. 4

      Explain the influence of values and beliefs on individual health practices and behaviors. Examples: family values, religious beliefs6.2.4

    5. 5

      Identify how bad health choices result in poor personal health. Example: excessive caloric intake resulting in excess poundage 6.2.5

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.

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    Access to Information

    1. 1

      Analyze the validity of a variety of Internet sources for health information. Examples: valid sites -.edu (education), .org (non-profit), or .gov (government); unreliable health information sites - .com (commercial)6.3.1

      1. a

        Identify local resources for reliable health information. Examples: public health agencies, school nurse, health education teacher6.3.1.a

    2. 2

      Determine the accessibility of reliable resources, personnel, and services that enhance health. Examples: school counselor, school nurse, dentist, 9116.3.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Interpersonal Communication

    1. 1

      Apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health. Examples: praise, high-five, fist bump, thumbs up6.4.1

      1. a

        Demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication skills someone could use when upset. Examples: walking away, remaining calm and quiet6.4.1.a

    2. 2

      List refusal and negotiation skills to avoid or reduce health risks. Examples: saying no, suggesting alternative choices 6.4.2

    3. 3

      Determine when and how to utilize different communication strategies to deal with a variety of situations and conflicts. Examples: compromising, apologizing, addressing the issue6.4.3

    4. 4

      Apply risk reduction behaviors to protect self and others from use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. 6.4.4

    5. 5

      Apply the practice of keeping personal information private while online.6.4.5

Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

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    Decision -Making

    1. 1

      Describe situations that can help or hinder making a healthy decision. Examples: socio-economic status, access to medical services, availability of healthful foods, sedentary lifestyle6.5.1

    2. 2

      Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy alternatives to health-related issues or problems. Example: role-playing healthy ways to express anger and frustration 6.5.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

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    Goal -Setting

    1. 1

      Assess personal health practices. Examples: food choices, physical activity, hygiene 6.6.1

    2. 2

      Describe how setting goals to increase time for physical activity and academic study may reduce stress.6.6.2

      1. a

        List activities that can improve physical6.6.2.a

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Self-Management

    1. 1

      Critique examples of responsible behaviors that reduce health risks. Examples: choosing healthy foods, participating in healthy activities, having regular medical and dental check-ups6.7.1

    2. 2

      Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others. Examples: smoking or vaping, drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, texting while driving6.7.2

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

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    Advocacy

    1. 1

      State a health-enhancing position and support it with accurate information. Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer6.8.1

    2. 2

      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 6.8.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study Health Education

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