Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

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    Identify ways of preventing and controlling disease.

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    Identify items appropriate for sharing and items not appropriate for sharing.

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    Introduce healthy snacks.

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    Identify reasons for taking medicine.

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    Recognize that health problems should be detected and treated early.

Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.

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    Identify factors that contribute to individuality.

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    Introduce technologies that influence health.

Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and products and services to enhance health.

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    Explain the roles of various types of workers in the field of health.

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    Discuss the roles of emergency workers.

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    Identify sources of health products and services in the community.

Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Describe the difference in verbal and nonverbal communication.

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    Demonstrate attentive listening skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

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    Identify guidelines for making wise food choices.

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    Explore a variety of physical activities.

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    Identify safe and unsafe behaviors.

Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

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    Set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement.

Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Explain ways family members work together to obtain and maintain healthy behaviors.

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    Contrast safe and risky behaviors.

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    Identify healthy habits that ensure good hygiene.

Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

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    Understand the importance of influencing others to make healthy choices.

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    Work collaboratively in small groups to achieve a common goal.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2012
Where can I read the official document?
Mississippi Contemporary Health (K-8) Framework