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K–12 Standards

Grades 6, 7, 8

Other Hawaii Health sets

Core Concepts — Understand concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention

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    Mental and Emotional Health

    1. 1.

      Explain the relationship between mental, emotional, social, and physical healthHE.6-8.1.1

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    Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

    1. 2.

      Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of poor nutrition and lack of physical activityHE.6-8.1.2

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    Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

    1. 3.

      Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of violent or aggressive behaviorsHE.6-8.1.3

    2. 4.

      Describe types and degrees of risk encountered in daily living and formulate strategies to avoid or reduce threatening situationsHE.6-8.1.4

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    Personal Health and Wellness

    1. 8.

      Describe the body system functions, how they interact with each other, and how they are impacted by health behaviorsHE.6-8.1.8

    2. 9.

      Identify choices individuals can make to promote or harm their healthHE.6-8.1.9

    3. 10.

      Identify proper health care and describe how it can prevent premature death and disabilityHE.6-8.1.10

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    Tobacco-Free Lifestyle

    1. 5.

      Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of tobacco product useHE.6-8.1.5

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    Alcohol and Other Drugfree Lifestyle

    1. 6.

      Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of drinking alcohol and using drugsHE.6-8.1.6

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    Sexual Health and Responsibility

    1. 7.

      Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of sexual activityHE.6-8.1.7

Accessing Information — Access valid health information and health-promoting products and services

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    Health Information, Products, and Services Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Identify when it is necessary to access health services for self and othersHE.6-8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Use appropriate sources to access valid health information, products, and servicesHE.6-8.2.2

Self-Management — Practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks

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    Mental and Emotional Health

    1. 1.

      Explain personal preferences for coping and stress management strategiesHE.6-8.3.1

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    Personal Health and Wellness

    1. 2.

      Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviorsHE.6-8.3.2

Analyzing Influences — Understand the influences of culture, family, peers, media, technology, and other factors on health

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    Factors Influencing Health Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Explain the influence of internal and external factors on health outcomesHE.6-8.4.1

Interpersonal Communication — Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health

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    Communication Skils Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication skillsHE.6-8.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use effective behaviors that communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and othersHE.6-8.5.2

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    Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

    1. 3.

      Identify possible causes of disputes connected to personal, family, and community mattersHE.6-8.5.3

    2. 4.

      Apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies to deal with potentially harmful situationsHE.6-8.5.4

Decision-Making and Goal-Setting — Use decision-making and goal-setting skills to enhance health

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    Decision-Making Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Describe decision-making processes related to healthrelated decisionsHE.6-8.6.1

    2. 2.

      Assess health-related decisions for consequences that affect oneself and othersHE.6-8.6.2

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    Goal-Setting Across Topic Areas

    1. 3.

      Evaluate personal health strengths and risks to set personal goalsHE.6-8.6.3

Advocacy — Advocate for personal, family, and community health

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    Advocacy Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Use effective strategies to influence and support others in making healthful choicesHE.6-8.7.1

    2. 2.

      Use appropriate methods to communicate accurate health information and ideasHE.6-8.7.2

    3. 3.

      Describe how barriers can affect the communication of information, ideas, feelings, and opinionsHE.6-8.7.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2005
Where can I read the official document?
Hawaii Content and Performance Standards for Health

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