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K–12 Standards

Third Grade

Other North Carolina Health Education sets

Mental and Emotional Health

  • 1

    Explore characteristics of healthy expression of emotions, mental wellness, and personal awareness that contribute to wellbeing.3.MEH.1

    1. 1

      Identify the body's physical response and appropriate ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.3.MEH.1.1

    2. 2

      Elaborate on the influence of peers, social media, technology, and the family on feelings, emotions, and behaviors.3.MEH.1.2

    3. 2

      Explore strategies that can be applied to promote a growth mindset and resiliency.3.MEH.1.3

    4. 4

      Summarize how to access resources for assistance with feelings, various challenges, and mental wellness.3.MEH.1.4

  • 2

    Explain how challenges are opportunities for growth.3.MEH.2

    1. 1

      Describe how persistent effort and trying alternate strategies can help solve a problem.3.MEH.2.1

    2. 2

      List at least two resources for help to solve a challenging problem.3.MEH.2.2

  • 3

    Define stress and understand how positive and negative stressors can affect wellbeing.3.MEH.3

    1. 1

      Explain how positive stress management techniques are beneficial for our overall wellness.3.MEH.3.1

    2. 2

      Construct a list of positive self-management techniques and resources you can use to cope with stress.3.MEH.3.2

Personal and Consumer Health

  • 1

    Apply personal behaviors and practices that promote health and prevent disease.3.PCH.1

    1. 1

      Recognize dental hygiene practices prevent plaque, gum disease and cavities.3.PCH.1.1

    2. 2

      Implement proper flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.3.PCH.1.2

    3. 3

      Explain the importance of personal hygiene in supporting one’s health.3.PCH.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe how sleep and regular physical activity benefit your health.3.PCH.1.4

  • 2

    Explain necessary steps to prevent and respond to unintentional injury.3.PCH.2

    1. 1

      Demonstrate methods for prevention of common unintentional injuries.3.PCH.2.1

    2. 2

      Summarize methods that increase and reduce injuries in and around water.3.PCH.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify ways to prevent injuries from firearms.3.PCH.2.3

    4. 4

      Implement a plan to escape fire at home while avoiding smoke inhalation.3.PCH.2.4

Interpersonal Communications and Healthy Relationships

  • 1

    Explain healthy and effective interpersonal communications and relationships to enhance wellbeing.3.ICHR.1

    1. 1

      Identify behaviors that promote healthy relationships with families and peers.3.ICHR.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate effective communication skills and personal boundaries to enhance respect and well-being for others and self.3.ICHR.1.2

    3. 3

      Recognize the causes of conflict and apply appropriate strategies for resolution.3.ICHR.1.3

Nutrition and Physical Activity

  • 1

    Recall why the body needs a variety of foods.3.NPA.1

    1. 1

      Recall the food groups and what foods are in each food group, according to the USDA.3.NPA.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify food group components of a variety of example meals.3.NPA.1.2

    3. 3

      Plan activities for fitness and recreation during out of school hours.3.NPA.1.3

  • 2

    Investigate factors that influence which foods we eat.3.NPA.2

    1. 1

      List the factors that influence which foods you eat.3.NPA.2.1

    2. 2

      List the body's signals when you are hungry and thirsty.3.NPA.2.2

  • 3

    Examine the benefits of physical activity.3.NPA.3

    1. 1

      Categorize different activities for all levels of ability in order to promote overall wellness.3.NPA.3.1

Alcohol, Nicotine, Cannabis, and other Drugs

  • 1

    Apply household safety procedures for products and medicines with adult supervision.3.ANCOD.1

    1. 1

      Summarize how medications can help with common health problems.3.ANCOD.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain the consequences of disregarding medical recommendations for prescription and nonprescription medications.3.ANCOD.1.2

  • 2

    Apply strategies involving risk reduction behaviors to protect self and others from the negative effects of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs.3.ANCOD.2

    1. 1

      Recognize refusal skills when confronted or pressured to use alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, or other drugs.3.ANCOD.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify refusal skills when personal safety is at risk.3.ANCOD.2.2

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Grade 3

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