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

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    Mental and Emotional Health

    1. 1.

      Describe appropriate ways to express feelingsHE.K-2.1.1

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    Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

    1. 2.

      Explain the benefits associated with exerciseHE.K-2.1.2

    2. 3.

      Describe the benefits associated with a healthy dietHE.K-2.1.3

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    Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

    1. 4.

      Describe barriers and situations that are safe, risky, or harmful to self and othersHE.K-2.1.4

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    Personal Health and Wellness

    1. 5.

      Describe how individuals can promote and protect their own healthHE.K-2.1.5

    2. 6.

      Describe helpful and harmful substances and their proper useHE.K-2.1.6

    3. 7.

      Describe the benefits associated with personal cleanlinessHE.K-2.1.7

    4. 8.

      Describe the signs and symptoms of common illness and strategies one can use to avoid spreading or catching illnessesHE.K-2.1.8

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.

      Name people in the school and community who provide health support for othersHE.K-2.2.1

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

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    Mental and Emotional Health

    1. 1.

      Describe personal stressors and ways to deal with stressful situationsHE.K-2.3.1

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.

      Describe internal (e.g., one's own feelings, moods, curiosity, physical well-being) and external (e.g., family, school, media) factors that influence health behaviorsHE.K-2.4.1

Interpersonal Communication — Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health

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    Communication Skils Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Use effective verbal and nonverbal communicationHE.K-2.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use effective and appropriate ways to express feelings, wants, and needsHE.K-2.5.2

    3. 3.

      Describe basic refusal skillsHE.K-2.5.3

    4. 4.

      Describe how to be a good friend and responsible family memberHE.K-2.5.4

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.

      Explain when and who to ask for help in making health-related decisions and setting goalsHE.K-2.6.1

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    Goal-Setting Across Topic Areas

    1. 2.

      Name a personal health goal and describe a plan to achieve itHE.K-2.6.2

Advocacy — Advocate for personal, family, and community health

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    Advocacy Across Topic Areas

    1. 1.

      Describe ways to help others promote and protect their own healthHE.K-2.7.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2005
Where can I read the official document?
Hawaii Content and Performance Standards for Health