Comprehend Core Concepts

  • 1.1:

    Students will comprehend core concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health including: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs; Nutrition and Physical Activity, Injury Prevention and Safety; Mental, Emotional and Social Health; Prevention and Control of Disease; Consumer and Community Health; Growth, Development and Family Life; and Environmental Health.

    1. 1.

      Identify that healthy behaviors affect personal health.K-2.H.1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Recognize that there are multiple dimensions (i.e. emotional, intellectual, physical and social) of health.K-2.H.1.1.2

    3. 3.

      Describe ways to prevent communicable diseases.K-2.H.1.1.3

    4. 4.

      List ways to prevent common childhood injuries.K-2.H.1.1.4

    5. 5.

      Describe why it is important to seek health care.K-2.H.1.1.5

    6. 6.

      Identify body systems.K-2.H.1.1.6

Analyzing Influences

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify how the family influences personal health practices and behaviors.K-2.H.2.1.1

    2. 2.

      Identify what the school can do to support personal health practices and behaviors.K-2.H.2.1.2

    3. 3.

      Describe how the media can influence health behaviors.K-2.H.2.1.3

Accessing Information

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify trusted adults and professionals who can help promote health.K-2.H.3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Identify ways to locate school and community health helpers.K-2.H.3.1.2

Interpersonal Communication

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.K-2.H.4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate listening skills to enhance health.K-2.H.4.1.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate ways to respond when in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation.K-2.H.4.1.3

Decision Making

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify situations when a health-related decision is needed.K-2.H.5.1.1

    2. 2.

      Differentiate between situations when a health-related decision can be made individually or when assistance is needed.K-2.H.5.1.2

Goal Setting

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Identify a short-term personal health goal and take action towards achieving the goal.K-2.H.6.1.1

    2. 2.

      Identify who can help when assistance is needed to achieve a personal health goal.K-2.H.6.1.2

Practice Healthy Behavior

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health.K-2.H.7.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks.K-2.H.7.1.2

Advocacy

  • 1.1:

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

    1. 1.

      Make requests to promote personal health.K-2.H.8.1.1

    2. 2.

      Encourage peers and family to make positive health choices.K-2.H.8.1.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Idaho Content Standards - Health Education