Foundations of Personal Health
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Students will recognize the relationship between the physical, mental/emotional and social aspects of a healthy individual.HE.HS.1.1
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Analyze the interrelationships between the dimensions of health.HE.HS.1.1.a
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Examine the dimensions of health and the impact on society, family, school, environmental stressors and social determinants on personal health.HE.HS.1.1.b
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Students will acknowledge for decision-making while analyzing the influence and potential outcomes of the decision.HE.HS.1.2
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Apply the decision making process in health-related situations.HE.HS.1.2.a
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Analyze how peers influence health-related behaviors. HE.HS.1.2.b
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Identify personal health-related decisions and examine the internal and external influences.HE.HS.1.2.c
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Justify when individual or collaborative decision making is appropriate.HE.HS.1.2.d
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Students will focus on personal development and growth.HE.HS.1.3
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Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing personal development and growth.HE.HS.1.3.a
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Analyze how time management can contribute to stress reduction and a healthier life.HE.HS.1.3.b
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Predict short term and longterm benefits and harmful consequences of behaviors based on a health assessment tool.HE.HS.1.3.c
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Develop a plan to attain a personal, health-related goal that addresses strengths, needs, and risks.HE.HS.1.3.d
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion
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Students will be able to make healthy food choices based on dietary recommendations.HE.HS.1.4
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Evaluate the dietary recommendations to implement healthy eating habits.HE.HS.1.4.a
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Evaluate the six essential nutrients and the impact on individual health. HE.HS.1.4.b
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Compare and contrast food labels and product information.HE.HS.1.4.c
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Students will exhibit the knowledge to achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.HE.HS.1.5
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Analyze the amount and types of physical activity recommended for teenagers overall health and for the maintenance of healthy body weight. HE.HS.1.5.a
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Develop an exercise program with safety and effectiveness for a specific outcome.HE.HS.1.5.b
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Students will recognize the affects of nutritional and physical activity choices on overall health.HE.HS.1.6
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Describe the relationship between poor eating habits or lack of physical activity on chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis. HE.HS.1.6.a
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Explore advertising claims and potential health consequences for dietary supplements, popular fad diets and weight loss products. HE.HS.1.6.b
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Classify the effects of eating disorders and research resources for seeking help (e.g. anorexia, bulimia, obesity).HE.HS.1.6.c
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Identify how chronic conditions affect food choices, calorie needs and nutrient needs. HE.HS.1.6.d
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Substance Abuse Prevention
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Students will understand the difference between harmful and helpful use of substances.HE.HS.1.7
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Evaluate the use and potential risks of prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) medications and herbal or dietary supplements on health.HE.HS.1.7.a
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Analyze potential risks associated with inappropriate use of medicines and drug interactions.HE.HS.1.7.b
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Identify how prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal or dietary supplements are more addictive than others. HE.HS.1.7.c
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Distinguish between the different categories of prescription and over-the-counter medications and when you would use them. HE.HS.1.7.d
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Students will recognize positive and negative influences and effects of substance use, misuse and abuse.HE.HS.1.8
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Practice methods to resist peer pressure with regards to alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, including the misuse of prescription drugs. HE.HS.1.8.a
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Predict how a drug-free lifestyle will support achievement of short- and long- term goals. HE.HS.1.8.b
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Analyze the role of family, community, and cultural norms in deciding to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.HE.HS.1.8.c
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Analyze media and marketing tactics used to promote substance use. HE.HS.1.8.d
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Clarify myths regarding the scope of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among adolescents. HE.HS.1.8.e
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Students will identify health risks associated with substance use, misuse and abuse in relation to one's physical mental/emotional and social health.HE.HS.1.9
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Investigate consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use (e.g. physical, mental and emotional, social, legal, financial, addiction). HE.HS.1.9.a
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Identify and recognize the warning signs of addiction.HE.HS.1.9.b
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Summarize the consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use during pregnancy.HE.HS.1.9.c
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Locate community resources available for treatment of substance use, misuse and abuse.HE.HS.1.9.d
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Analyze the relationship between using alcohol and other drugs as well as other health risks (e.g. unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, sexual activity, and tobacco use).HE.HS.1.9.e
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Disease Prevention
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Students will recognize what a disease is and how it is spread or aquired.HE.HS.1.10
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Compare and contrast the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of communicable diseases.HE.HS.1.10.a
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Analyze how genetics and family diseases can impact your personal health.HE.HS.1.10.b
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Compare and contrast different types of pathogens and explain how they are different.HE.HS.1.10.c
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Assess how the body defends itself against pathogens and disease.HE.HS.1.10.d
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Analyze treatment options for bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.HE.HS.1.10.e
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Analyze how Sexually Transmitted Infections spread and affect the body.HE.HS.1.10.f
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Examine the causes and progression of noncommunicable diseases and their treatment.HE.HS.1.10.g
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Students will identify ways to protect from and reduce the risk of diseases and conditions.HE.HS.1.11
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Hypothesize how lifestyle choices can impact chronic disease.HE.HS.1.11.a
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Analyze the influences that impact your personal health with regard to disease prevention.HE.HS.1.11.b
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Analyze the different ways that communicable diseases spread to others.HE.HS.1.11.c
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Connect the various stages of infection and how they correlate with immune response.HE.HS.1.11.d
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Evaluate personal habits that promote resistance to infection (e.g. sleep patterns, nutrition, exercise).HE.HS.1.11.e
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Identify and compile resources for testing and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).HE.HS.1.11.f
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Injury Prevention & Safety
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Students will recognize and respond to an injury or emergency situation.HE.HS.1.12
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Analyze the signs and symptoms of various injuries, illnesses, and emergencies to be able to respond accordingly.HE.HS.1.12.a
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Speculate and deduce the appropriate health service required in injury or emergency situations for oneself or others.HE.HS.1.12.b
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Demonstrate the proper emergency care and lifesaving procedures using universal precautions in various injuries and emergencies (e.g. CPR, AED, first aid, and control of bleeding. HE.HS.1.12.c
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Interpret when a natural disaster could occur and how to respond for personal safety.HE.HS.1.12.d
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Locate valid and reliable resources and/or other sources of support for someone who is self harming, being harassed, abused, assaulted, exploited or trafficked.HE.HS.1.12.e
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Students will understand and learn specific behaviors that promote injury prevention and personal safety.HE.HS.1.13
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Model safety rules and procedures to avoid risky behaviors and injury. HE.HS.1.13.a
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Assess safety strategies in the home, school, and community (e.g. working, carbon/smoke alarms, gun safety, swimming, internet safety). HE.HS.1.13.b
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Create emergency preparedness plans in natural disaster situations for home, school, and community (e.g. tornadoes, fires, storms, etc.).HE.HS.1.13.c
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Recognize and describe the potential risks and dangers associated with sharing personal information, online communication, and technology.HE.HS.1.13.d
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Practice digital citizenship.HE.HS.1.13.e
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Assess personal behaviors that could lead to risky behaviors.HE.HS.1.13.f
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Persuade others to avoid driving distracted or while under the influence of substances. HE.HS.1.13.g
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Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Students will develop social skills and understand how to positively interact with others.HE.HS.1.14
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Demonstrate competency in active listening skills.HE.HS.1.14.a
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Compare and contrast the effectiveness of assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles.HE.HS.1.14.b
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Analyze how social health impacts mental, emotional, and physical health components.HE.HS.1.14.c
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Demonstrate appropriate conflict resolution skills.HE.HS.1.14.d
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Evaluate how social media and technology effects one's current and future interactions, reputation, relationships, and socialization.HE.HS.1.14.e
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Demonstrate effective nonverbal communication skills for various situations.HE.HS.1.14.f
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Examine the different types of harassment (e.g. sexual, physical, verbal, emotional, cyber) and potential legal implications.HE.HS.1.14.g
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Compare and contrast face to face interaction and interactions via electronic devices. HE.HS.1.14.h
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Students will identify and manage feelings, emotions and behaviors in a healthy manner.HE.HS.1.15
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Identify, evaluate, and describe different types of emotions and their causes. HE.HS.1.15.a
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Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms.HE.HS.1.15.b
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Determine how to appropriately express feelings and emotions. HE.HS.1.15.c
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Develop a list of parents/guardians/trusted adults at home, school, or community that can be contacted in times of emotional distress. HE.HS.1.15.d
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Analyze how internal and external factors help shape mental, emotional and social health. HE.HS.1.15.e
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Students will develop skills to support one's mental wellness.HE.HS.1.16
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Summarize how mental health conditions develop.HE.HS.1.16.a
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Recognize and evaluate the warning signs of depression, suicide, and other self-destructive behaviors.HE.HS.1.16.b
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Locate valid and reliable school and community resources to encourage positive mental health practices.HE.HS.1.16.c
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Recognize and analyze protective factors of common mental health conditions.HE.HS.1.16.d
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Analyze and explain how social media can lead to the development of mental health conditions.HE.HS.1.16.e
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Human Growth & Development
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Students will learn characteristics relating to healthy relationships and how to respond to unhealthy relationships.HE.HS.1.16
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Formulate ways to establish and maintain healthy relationships.HE.HS.1.16.a
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Access valid and reliable information & resources that provide help for survivors of sexual abuse, incest, rape, sexual harassment, sexual assault and dating violence.HE.HS.1.16.b
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Determine when professional health services may be beneficial for an unhealthy relationship.HE.HS.1.16.c
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Explain why a person who has been raped or sexually abused is not at fault.HE.HS.1.16.d
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Demonstrate refusal skills, personal boundaries, and affirmative consent.HE.HS.1.16.e
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Describe how pornography and sexting can impact relationships.HE.HS.1.16.f
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Describe state and federal laws regarding age of consent and disclosure of STDs, including HIV.HE.HS.1.16.g
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Students will recognize and manage the changes during development and maturation.HE.HS.1.17
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Examine the stages of pregnancy and the contribution of prenatal care to a healthy pregnancy.HE.HS.1.17.a
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Examine developmental progression and regression of different stages in the life cycle.HE.HS.1.17.b
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Identify preventative care examinations available and where to access them (e.g. mammogram, pap smear, testicular exam, breast exam, prostate exam).HE.HS.1.17.c
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Analyze influences around sleep habits.HE.HS.1.17.d
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Describe fertilization, fetal development, and the birth process. HE.HS.1.17.e
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Students will understand the structure and functions of body systems.HE.HS.1.18
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Summarize the structures and functions of body systems. HE.HS.1.18.a
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Describe how the different body systems are interrelated and work in unison for the body to function properly.HE.HS.1.18.b
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Consumer & Environmental Safety
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Students will identify and access valid and reliable consumer products, services and resources for a healthy lifestyle.HE.HS.1.19
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Apply criteria to evaluate the validity and reliability of health information, products, and services from a variety of sources (e.g. written, verbal, visual, electronic).HE.HS.1.19.a
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Identify and evaluate valid and reliable health resources from home, school, and community that protect and inform consumers. HE.HS.1.19.b
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Explain the procedures for making an appointment, health screenings, checkups, and other early detection measures.HE.HS.1.19.c
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Describe the terms and phrases related to health insurance. (e.g. deductibles, premium, copayment, benefits).HE.HS.1.19.d
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Explain the consumer components of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).HE.HS.1.19.e
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Evaluate the importance of regular medical and dental checkups, and examinations.HE.HS.1.19.f
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Students will recognize how the environment affects health.HE.HS.1.20
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Evaluate environmental influences that encourage or discourage a person to practice a healthy lifestyle. (e.g. family, economic status, geographical influences, skills, social media, employment).HE.HS.1.20.a
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Formulate an accurate and effective environmental message to improve personal health. HE.HS.1.20.b
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Develop a plan to attain a personal health related goal that addresses environmental strengths, needs and risks.HE.HS.1.20.c
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- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9
- Where can I read the official document?
- Nebraska Health Education Standards-Draft
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