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K–12 Standards

Grade 6

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Physical and Personal WellnessCH.6.2

  • 1

    Evaluate the validity and reliability of information, products, and services to enhance healthy eating behaviors. CH.6.2.1

    1. a

      Define valid and reliable as a means to access information that enhances healthy eating behaviors.CH.6.2.1.a

    2. b

      Evaluate the nutrition information on food labels to compare products.CH.6.2.1.b

    3. c

      Identify reliable and unreliable resources and information regarding healthy eating.CH.6.2.1.c

  • 2

     Identify valid and reliable resources regarding qualities of healthy family and peer relationships.CH.6.2.2

    1. a

      Describe the benefits of healthy relationships.CH.6.2.2.a

    2. b

      Describe how peer and family relationships may change during adolescence.CH.6.2.2.b

    3. c

      Determine valid and reliable resources that enhance healthy relationships.CH.6.2.2.c

  • 3

    Comprehend the relationship between feelings and actions during adolescence.CH.6.2.3

    1. a

      Identify sexual feelings common to young adolescents, and differentiate between having sexual feelings and acting on them. CH.6.2.3.a

    2. b

      Discuss possible physical, social, and emotional impacts of adolescent sexual activity.CH.6.2.3.b

    3. c

      Describe the need to have clear expectations, boundaries, and personal safety strategies.CH.6.2.3.c

  • 4

    Analyze how positive health behaviors can benefit people throughout their lifespan.CH.6.2.4

    1. a

      Explain the concept of nutrient-rich foods being balanced with physical activity.CH.6.2.4.a

    2. b

      Analyze the short- and long-term benefits and consequences of healthy eating and physical activity.CH.6.2.4.b

    3. c

      Summarize personal strategies for reducing environmental dangers to health (e.g., sun damage to skin, hearing loss, vision damage).CH.6.2.4.c

    4. d

      Explain the benefits of good hygiene practices for promoting health and maintaining social relationships.CH.6.2.4.d

Social and Emotional WellnessCH.6.3

  • 1

    Understand how to be mentally and emotionally healthy.CH.6.3.1

    1. a

      Explain the interrelationship of mental, emotional, and social health.CH.6.3.1.a

    2. b

      Analyze the relationship between thoughts, emotions, feelings and behavior.CH.6.3.1.b

    3. c

      Identify healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.CH.6.3.1.c

    4. d

      Explain the causes, symptoms, and effects of stress, anxiety, sadness, and depression.CH.6.3.1.d

    5. e

      Identify when someone should seek help for sadness, hopelessness, and depression.CH.6.3.1.e

    6. f

      Identify emotions and feelings associated with loss and grief.CH.6.3.1.f

    7. g

      Explain how modern technology can have a positive and negative impact on mental and emotional health. CH.6.3.1.g

  • 2

    Apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health.CH.6.3.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate refusal and negotiation skills that avoid or reduce health risks.CH.6.3.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate effective conflict management or resolution strategiesCH.6.3.2.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate how to ask for assistance to enhance the health of self and others.CH.6.3.2.c

    4. d

      Identify ways to advocate for self and others to enhance health and safety.CH.6.3.2.d

Prevention and Risk ManagementCH.6.4

  • 1

    Analyze the factors that influence a person’s decision to use or not use marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.6.4.1

    1. a

      Analyze internal influences such as genetics, personality, and risk-seeking behaviors on drug use (marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco).CH.6.4.1.a

    2. b

      Analyze external influences on the use of marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.6.4.1.b

    3. c

      Analyze various strategies the media use, including advertisements and movies, to encourage or discourage marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.6.4.1.c

    4. d

      Identify common mixed messages about marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use in the media.CH.6.4.1.d

    5. e

      Analyze the perception versus the reality of drug use in adolescents (marijuana, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco).CH.6.4.1.e

  • 2

    Demonstrate the ability to refuse marijuana, illegal drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.6.4.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate effective, assertive refusal skills in refusing marijuana, illegal drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.6.4.2.a

    2. b

      Explain how decisions about drug and substance use affect relationships.CH.6.4.2.b

    3. c

      Identify and summarize positive alternatives to drug and substance use.CH.6.4.2.c

    4. d

      Demonstrate planning skills for avoiding marijuana, illegal drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.CH.6.4.2.d

  • 3

    Demonstrate ways to advocate for a positive, respectful school and community environment that supports pro-social behavior.CH.6.4.3

    1. a

      Understand the definition of bullying, as well as the roles of a bystander, perpetrator/bully, and victim in bullying.CH.6.4.3.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate how to prevent or stop bullying as a bystander, perpetrator, or victim.CH.6.4.3.b

    3. c

      Understand the consequences of unaddressed bullying for the victim, perpetrator/bully, and bystanders.CH.6.4.3.c

    4. d

      Advocate for a positive and respectful school environment that supports pro-social behavior.CH.6.4.3.d

    5. e

      Demonstrate the ability to identify a parent, trusted adult, or appropriate legal authorities to whom school or community violence should be reported.CH.6.4.3.e

    6. f

      Describe the dangers of and actions to be taken if aware of threats to harm self or others.CH.6.4.3.f

    7. g

      Describe the dangers of and actions to be taken if weapons are seen or suspected in schools.CH.6.4.3.g

    8. h

      Demonstrate appropriate communication skills to solve conflicts nonviolently.CH.6.4.3.h

  • 4

    Demonstrate ways to promote safety, and prevent unintentional injuries. CH.6.4.4

    1. a

      Demonstrate the ability to identify and correct safety hazards at home, in school, and in the community.CH.6.4.4.a

    2. b

      Develop a safety plan for self and/or others in home, school, and community.CH.6.4.4.b

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