Grade 6

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proper nutrition is essential to growth and development.

nutrients have a role in the development of an individual's health.

resources are available to assist in making nutritional choices.

individuals, families and community values influence nutritional choices.

identify the role of nutrients and food sources which are important in the growth and development of healthy bodies

explain the role of nutrition on the body systems impacting growth and development

interpret, explain and apply the recommendations of national resources (e.g., Food Guide Pyramid (FGP), Dietary Guidelines for Americans, National Dairy Council) in making healthful food choices for a balanced diet

analyze factors (e.g., geography, convenience, cost, advertising) that influence healthy food choices

explain the role of nutrition on the body systems impacting the growth and development of healthy bodies

use the nutritional information provided on food labels to explain how it can impacts dietary choices

safety practices and procedures help to prevent injuries and provide a safe environment.

community and state resources are available to assist in hazardous situations.

proper procedures must be used in emergency situations.

explain reasons for safety practices (e.g., walking in opposite direction of violence, staying calm in dangerous situations) for dealing with a variety of health hazards (e.g., firearms, motorized vehicles or potentially unsafe or threatening situations) encountered by adolescents

describe potential hazards in and around the home and school explain how to prevent injuries

Identify and practice safety procedures needed for emergencies (e.g., tornado, fire, earthquake) at home and school

recognize life threatening emergencies and identify basic first-aid procedures for responding to a variety of life-threatening emergencies (e.g., choking, broken bones, shock, poisons, burns, allergic reactions, bleeding)

describe how to avoid dangerous situations involving strangers, fires and internet safety

identify local and state health/safety agencies (e.g., health department, fire department, state police, hospital transport services) and the services they provide

access and use reliable resources on safety guidelines for avoiding injuries and dangerous situations

identify and practice communications skills needed in emergency situations

movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. motor skills need to be refined, combined and varied in the development of specialized skills (e.g., serving, catching with a glove, dribbling, punting).

identify and apply principles of motor skill refinement (e.g. accuracy, technique, movement) that are necessary for skill development

demonstrate a variety of locomotor and combination skills in a movement pattern

use non-locomotor, locomotor and combination skills to demonstrate movements in creative sequences and in simple patterned dances, games and other activities

demonstrate a variety of non-locomotor, locomotor and combination skills while participating in different games and sports

demonstrate refined manipulative skills of throwing, catching, kicking and striking while developing motor skills (e.g., sliding, running, jumping) for use in games and other activities that lead to more complex games and sports (e.g., long jump, hurdles, volleyball, soccer, softball)

demonstrate how transitional motor skills (e.g., punting, serving, dribbling) are influenced by space, force and time

leisure/recreational or competitive physical activities provide opportunities for self-expression, social interactions and can be enjoyable and challenging.

intrinsic values and other benefits (physical, emotional/mental, social) are gained by regular participation in leisure/recreational or competitive activities.

techniques, strategies and practice are important for improving performance of sport skills.

rules impact effective participation in physical activities.

personal and social behavior that shows respect to self and others impacts enjoyment and safety in physical activity settings.

regular participation in health-related, physical activity supports the goals of fitness and a healthier lifestyle throughout life.

fitness principles and techniques are used to improve/maintain physical health.

identify several moderate to vigorous physical activities that provide personal pleasure

explain the physical, emotional/mental and social value in participating in physical activity

describe the physical, emotional/mental and social benefits gained from regular participation in leisure/recreational or competitive physical activities

recognize through participation in a variety of activities that personal skill development results from prior experiences, natural ability and practice

describe the relationship between effort and improvement in skills gained from physical activities

participate regularly in physical activity

when participating in a variety of physical activities, sports and games:<ul><li>identify and apply rules of behavior and fair play (e.g., accepting authoritative decisions, assessing one's own performance level, accepting skills and abilities of others through verbal and nonverbal actions for spectators and/or participants)</li><li>demonstrate sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork and conflict resolution</li><li>identify and use appropriate safety principles, rules, procedures and etiquette</li><li>identify offensive and defensive strategies used in games and sports</li></ul>

identify and assess activities that enhance the health related fitness components (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, cardio respiratory endurance)

explain the meaning of the F.I.T.T. Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time) and examine their impact on improving personal fitness

identify and assess lifetime activities (e.g., biking, hiking, horseback riding, swimming) that enhance the health-related fitness components (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, cardio respiratory endurance)

investigate how the systems of the body affect an individual's personal fitness level