Grade K

Other Texas Health Education sets

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• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grades 7, 8
• Health 1
• Health 2
• Health in the Real World
• Anatomy and Physiology

name people who can provide health care guidance such as parents, family members, trusted adults, teachers, and health care professionals;K.2.A

identify personal hygiene and health habits that help individuals stay healthy such as hand washing and brushing teeth;K.2.B

discuss ways in which germs are transmitted, methods of preventing the spread of germs, and the importance of immunization; andK.2.C

identify head lice and biting insects that may cause illness and their proper removal and care.K.2.D

identify their own feelings and emotions;K.3.A

describe and practice calming and self-management strategies;K.3.B

discuss how friends can influence a person's behavior;K.3.C

demonstrate skills for making new acquaintances;K.3.D

demonstrate respect and communicate appropriately with individuals; andK.3.E

identify and practice ways to solve conflicts with a friend.K.3.F

describe positive social skills and personal qualities such as truth, kindness, reliability, and respectfulness; andK.4.A

discuss the meaning of goals and identify at least one health-related goal.K.4.B

The student develops and uses appropriate skills to identify and manage conditions related to mental health and wellness. The student is expected to discuss how to treat peers with different learning needs with dignity.K.5

demonstrate an understanding that the human body is composed mostly of water and explain the importance of drinking water daily;K.6.A

identify healthy portion sizes for common food items;K.6.B

identify types of foods that help the body grow, including fruits and vegetables, dairy, and protein; andK.6.C

identify healthy and unhealthy snack choices.K.6.D

describe basic facts of food allergy safety such as not sharing food and explain the importance of respecting others who have allergies; andK.7.A

identify habits that help individuals stay healthy such as getting the proper amount of sleep and daily physical activity.K.7.B

discuss and demonstrate procedures for responding to emergencies, including reporting to a parent or trusted adult or contacting 911; andK.8.A

identify the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of protective equipment such as seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets.K.8.B

identify roles and characteristics of a trusted adult;K.9.A

identify and role play refusal skills such as saying "no" to protect personal space and to avoid unsafe situations and practice telling a parent or trusted adult if threatened; andK.9.B

identify personal space and appropriate boundaries.K.9.C

name safe play environments; andK.10.A

name objects that may be dangerous such as knives, scissors, and screwdrivers and explain how they can be harmful.K.10.B

The student understands how to be a safe and responsible citizen in digital and online environments. The student is expected to identify situations when one should get help from a teacher, parent, or trusted adult when made to feel bullied, uncomfortable, or unsafe in a digital or online environment.K.11

identify bullying behaviors and the role of the bystander;K.12.A

identify ways to discourage bullying;K.12.B

describe appropriate actions to take in response to bullying such as telling a parent or a trusted adult; andK.12.C

explain how to get help from a parent or trusted adult when made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe by another person.K.12.D

discuss the proper usage of medications; andK.13.A

discuss the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs on physical health.K.13.B

The student understands how various factors can influence decisions regarding substance use and the resources available for help. The student is expected to role play refusal skills and how to get help from a parent or trusted adult in unsafe situations involving the use or misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.K.14