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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other North Carolina Health Education sets

Mental and Emotional Health

  • 1.

    Understand the relationships among healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behavior1.MEH.1

    1. 1.

      Use effective communication to express and cope with emotions1.MEH.1.1

    2. 2.

      Use methods of positive coping with disappointment and failure1.MEH.1.2

    3. 3.

      Classify stressors as eustress or distress.1.MEH.1.3

Personal and Consumer Health

  • 1.

    Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.1.PCH.1

    1. 1.

      Recognize that germs produce illness and can be spread from one person to another1.PCH.1.1

    2. 2.

      Use measures for preventing the spread of germs1.PCH.1.2

  • 2.

    Understand wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms.1.PCH.2

    1. 1.

      Illustrate symptoms of sickness and measures for getting well1.PCH.2.1

    2. 2.

      Summarize the transition between primary and permanent teeth and steps for seeking help for dental problems1.PCH.2.2

  • 3.

    Understand necessary steps to prevent and respond to unintentional injury.1.PCH.3

    1. 1.

      Identify safety hazards in the home and injury prevention strategies1.PCH.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify items that can cause burns, strategies to prevent fire and burn injury1.PCH.3.2

    3. 3.

      Execute the Stop, Drop, and Roll response.1.PCH.3.3

    4. 4.

      Execute an emergency phone call.1.PCH.3.4

Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

  • 1.

    Understand healthy and effective interpersonal communication and relationships.1.ICR.1

    1. 1.

      Explain the importance of demonstrating respect for the personal space and boundaries of others1.ICR.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the value of having a diversity of students in the classroom.1.ICR.1.2

    3. 3.

      Contrast tattling with reporting aggression, bullying, and violent behavior1.ICR.1.3

    4. 4.

      Contrast appropriate and inappropriate touch.1.ICR.1.4

    5. 5.

      Illustrate how to seek adult assistance for inappropriate touch1.ICR.1.5

Nutrition and Physical Activity

  • 1.

    Understand MyPlate as a tool for selecting nutritious foods1.NPA.1

    1. 1.

      Select a variety of foods based on MyPlate1.NPA.1.1

    2. 2.

      Contrast more nutrient dense foods from those that are less nutrient dense.1.NPA.1.2

  • 2.

    Understand the importance of consuming a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.1.NPA.2

    1. 1.

      Classify the sources of a variety of foods1.NPA.2.1

    2. 2.

      Select healthy alternatives to foods and beverages that are high in sugar.1.NPA.2.2

  • 3.

    Remember fitness concepts to enhance quality of life.1.NPA.3

    1. 1.

      Recognize the benefits of physical activity1.NPA.3.1

    2. 2.

      Recall fitness and recreation activities that can be used during out of school hours.1.NPA.3.2

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

  • 1.

    Understand how to use household products and medicines safely.1.ATOD.1

    1. 1.

      Recognize the harmful effects of medicine when used incorrectly.1.ATOD.1.1

    2. 2.

      Recognize how to behave safely with medicines and household cleaners.1.ATOD.1.2

    3. 3.

      Classify products as harmful or safe.1.ATOD.1.3

    4. 4.

      Summarize strategies for reporting harmful substances.1.ATOD.1.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2010

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