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K–12 Standards

Sixth Grade

Other North Carolina Health Education sets

Mental and Emotional Health

  • 1

    Analyze the impact of health- related decisions on mental and emotional health.6.MEH.1

    1. 1

      Recognize that guidance from a parent, guardian, or trusted adult is beneficial and should be sought for healthy decision-making.6.MEH.1.1

    2. 2

      Determine when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision- making process.6.MEH.1.2

    3. 2

      Develop a goal to adopt, maintain, or improve a personal mental health plan.6.MEH.1.3

  • 2

    Demonstrate a variety of positive stress management techniques.6.MEH.2

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast positive and negative stress management techniques.6.MEH.2.1

    2. 2

      Create a personal stress management plan.6.MEH.2.2

  • 3

    Analyze the relationship between healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behaviors.6.MEH.3

    1. 1

      Develop the ability to reframe challenges or setbacks and see them as opportunities for growth.6.MEH.3.1

    2. 2

      Analyze the relationship between health-enhancing behaviors and navigating challenges.6.MEH.3.2

Personal and Consumer Health

  • 1

    Demonstrate age and developmentally appropriate practices that promote health and prevent or reduce the risk of disease.6.PCH.1

    1. 1

      Differentiate between communicable and chronic diseases.6.PCH.1.1

    2. 2

      Recall symptoms associated with common communicable and chronic diseases.6.PCH.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify methods of prevention based on the modes of transmission of communicable diseases.6.PCH.1.3

    4. 4

      Summarize the triggers and symptoms for respiratory illnesses and strategies for controlling them.6.PCH.1.4

  • 2

    Develop health literacy through the examination of health claims and products.6.PCH.2

    1. 1

      Analyze how messages from media influence health behaviors.6.PCH.2.1

    2. 2

      Analyze the validity of health information, products, and services from print and electronic sources.6.PCH.2.2

Interpersonal Communications and Healthy Relationships

  • 1

    Use skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health.6.ICHR.1

    1. 1

      Distinguish when individual or collaborative decision making is appropriate.6.ICHR.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills.6.ICHR.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate how to effectively communicate kindness, empathy, compassion, and respect for others.6.ICHR.1.3

  • 2

    Apply strategies and skills for developing and maintaining healthy relationships.6.ICHR.2

    1. 1

      Explain how the physical and hormonal changes during puberty affect social relationships, and physical, mental, and emotional health.6.ICHR.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify trusted resources to report sexual harassment and bullying.6.ICHR.2.2

    3. 3

      Summarize strategies for predicting and avoiding conflict.6.ICHR.2.3

    4. 4

      Design productive and positive solutions to conflicts based on an understanding of the perspectives of those involved in the conflicts.6.ICHR.2.4

    5. 5

      Compare and contrast the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships.6.ICHR.2.5

  • 3

    Summarize the changes that occur during puberty and adolescence.6.ICHR.3

    1. 1

      Discuss the maturing of body systems during puberty.6.ICHR.3.1

    2. 2

      Examine the responsibilities of parenthood or guardianship.6.ICHR.3.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate refusal skills that avoid or reduce health risks.6.ICHR.3.3

Nutrition and Physical Activity

  • 1

    Compare tools such as Dietary Guidelines and the Nutrition Facts Label as they relate to the planning of healthy nutrition and physical activity.6.NPA.1

    1. 1

      Attribute the prevention of nutrition-related diseases to following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.6.NPA.1.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate food choices using Nutrition Facts labels.6.NPA.1.2

    3. 3

      Apply current dietary guidelines for meal planning with a variety of food choices.6.NPA.1.3

  • 2

    Explore the benefits of consuming a variety of foods and beverages.6.NPA.2

    1. 1

      Identify the six essential nutrients to make informed decisions regarding healthy eating.6.NPA.2.1

    2. 2

      Compare the nutrients in a variety of beverages.6.NPA.2.2

    3. 3

      Discuss the benefits of consuming foods high in fiber.6.NPA.2.3

  • 3

    Apply lifelong nutrition and health- related fitness concepts to enhance quality of life.6.NPA.3

    1. 1

      Explain the relationships between food consumption, physical activity, and overall health.6.NPA.3.1

    2. 2

      Design a personal wellness plan addressing nutrition and physical activity to enhance quality of life.6.NPA.3.2

Alcohol, Nicotine, Cannabis, and other Drugs

  • 1

    Summarize the health risks associated with alcohol, nicotine products, cannabis, and other drug use.6.ANCOD.1

    1. 1

      Explain potential consequences of using any nicotine products, including vaping.6.ANCOD.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify benefits of a smoke/vape-free and nicotine-free environment.6.ANCOD.1.2

    3. 3

      Analyze family, media, and peer influences on the use, misuse, and avoidance of alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and other drugs.6.ANCOD.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe the potential effects of alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and other drugs on physical, mental, and social health.6.ANCOD.1.4

  • 2

    Apply refusal skills to protect self and others from alcohol, nicotine products, cannabis, and other drug use.6.ANCOD.2

    1. 1

      Explain the importance of accepting responsibility for personal actions to avoid risk-taking behaviors related to substance abuse.6.ANCOD.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify the types of support available at school and in the community for substance abuse.6.ANCOD.2.2

    3. 3

      Examine how health-enhancing and risky behaviors can influence the likelihood of engaging in more of the same behaviors.6.ANCOD.2.3

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