Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 2

Other Colorado Comprehensive Health sets

Physical and Personal WellnessCH.2.2

  • 1

    Identify eating and drinking behaviors that contribute to maintaining good health.CH.2.2.1

    1. a

      Explain the importance of choosing healthy foods and beverages. CH.2.2.1.a

    2. b

      Identify the benefits of drinking plenty of waterCH.2.2.1.b

    3. c

      Describe the benefits of eating breakfast every day.CH.2.2.1.c

    4. d

      Identify a variety of healthy snacks.CH.2.2.1.d

    5. e

      Understand that the body exhibits signals that tell people when they are hungry and when they are full.CH.2.2.1.e

    6. f

      Identify the recommended serving size and sugar content found on a nutritional label.CH.2.2.1.f

  • 2

    Recognize basic childhood chronic diseases.CH.2.2.2

    1. a

      Identify problems associated with common childhood chronic diseases or conditions, including but not limited to asthma, allergies, type-1 diabetes, and epilepsy.CH.2.2.2.a

    2. b

      Communicate concern to a parent or trusted adult when a person is having an allergic reaction or difficulty breathing.CH.2.2.2.b

    3. c

      Identify the purpose of vaccinations.CH.2.2.2.c

Social and Emotional WellnessCH.2.3

  • 1

    Utilize knowledge and skills to develop a positive self-concept.CH.2.3.1

    1. a

      Identify the characteristics of someone who has personal qualities that are important to you.CH.2.3.1.a

    2. b

      Identify the personal traits that best represent who you are and why they are important.CH.2.3.1.b

    3. c

      Describe the importance of being aware of one’s own feelings and of being sensitive to the feelings of othersCH.2.3.1.c

    4. d

      Express intentions to treat self with care and respect.CH.2.3.1.d

  • 2

    Utilize knowledge and skills to develop an awareness of others and maintain healthy relationships. CH.2.3.2

    1. a

      Summarize the importance of respecting the personal space and boundaries of others.CH.2.3.2.a

    2. b

      Discuss the importance of thinking about the effects of one’s actions on other people.CH.2.3.2.b

    3. c

      Describe how you will use pro-social behaviors such as cooperation, being sensitive to the feelings of others, helping others, and being respectful of others.CH.2.3.2.c

    4. d

      Describe the benefits of a friendship.CH.2.3.2.d

    5. e

      Describe how to make and maintain friendships.CH.2.3.2.e

Prevention and Risk ManagementCH.2.4

  • 1

    Identify the dangers of using tobacco and marijuana products and exposure to secondhand smoke.CH.2.4.1

    1. a

      Describe the dangers of using tobacco or non-prescribed marijuana.CH.2.4.1.a

    2. b

      State reasons why and identify strategies to avoid secondhand smoke from tobacco and marijuana.CH.2.4.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate the ability to assertively refuse an unwanted item or pressure from a peer.CH.2.4.1.c

  • 2

    Identify safe and proper use of household products. CH.2.4.2

    1. a

      Access information regarding safe and proper household products (e.g., using trusted adults, warning symbols on labels).CH.2.4.2.a

    2. b

      Explain that taking medications incorrectly can be harmful, including vitamins.CH.2.4.2.b

    3. c

      Articulate the proper and safe use of products and substances found in the home that can be harmful if used inappropriately.CH.2.4.2.c

    4. d

      Identify the dangers of edible marijuana or tobacco products.CH.2.4.2.d

  • 3

    Demonstrate how to respond appropriately to various types of bullying.CH.2.4.3

    1. a

      Identify examples of physical bullying.CH.2.4.3.a

    2. b

      Identify examples of social bullying (e.g., rumors, gossiping, excluding others).CH.2.4.3.b

    3. c

      Describe the difference between verbal and nonverbal bullying (e.g., dirty looks, sticking out the tongue).CH.2.4.3.c

    4. d

      Identify why making fun of others is harmful to self and othersCH.2.4.3.d

    5. e

      Explain how to advocate for yourself and someone else who is being bullied.CH.2.4.3.e

  • 4

    Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills to prevent injury or to ask for help in an emergency or unsafe situation. CH.2.4.4

    1. a

      Demonstrate how to make a decision to call 911 or other emergency numbers for help.CH.2.4.4.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate effective refusal skills to avoid unsafe situations.CH.2.4.4.b

    3. c

      Describe the use of safety equipment for specific activities and sports such as biking.CH.2.4.4.c

    4. d

      Identify ways to reduce or prevent the risk of injuries around water.CH.2.4.4.d

    5. e

      Develop an awareness of how modern technology can create a distraction that leads to unsafe situations (e.g., looking down in a crowd, unaware of traffic, awareness of others).CH.2.4.4.e

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