Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

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    The student will describe the basic structure and functions of the human body systems.<ul><li>Alcohol and Other Drugs</li><li>Community and Environmental Health</li><li>Family Life and Sexuality</li><li>Injury Prevention</li><li>Mental Health</li><li>Nutrition</li><li>Personal and Consumer Health</li><li>Physical Activity</li><li>Tobacco</li></ul>

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    The student will identify health problems that should be detected and treated early.<ul><li>Alcohol and Other Drugs</li><li>Community and Environmental Health</li><li>Family Life and Sexuality</li><li>Injury Prevention</li><li>Mental Health</li><li>Nutrition</li><li>Personal and Consumer Health</li><li>Physical Activity</li><li>Tobacco</li></ul>

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    The student will compare the effects of positive and negative behavior on personal health.<ul><li>Alcohol and Other Drugs</li><li>Community and Environmental Health</li><li>Family Life and Sexuality</li><li>Injury Prevention</li><li>Mental Health</li><li>Nutrition</li><li>Personal and Consumer Health</li><li>Physical Activity</li><li>Tobacco</li></ul>

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

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    The student will describe ways technology can influence personal health.

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

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    The student will identify characteristics of valid health information and health-promoting products and services.

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

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    The student will describe communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.

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    The student will demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants and feelings.

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

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    The student will demonstrate the ability to apply a decision-making process to health issues and problems.

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

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    The student will demonstrate skills to manage stress.

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

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    The student will demonstrate the ability to influence and support others in making positive health choices.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2007