Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • 1

    List the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions.WE.7.1

  • 2

    Analyze the effects of risky lifestyle behaviors on body systems and general wellness. WE.7.2

  • 3

    Describe the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system.WE.7.3

  • 4

    Identify general symptoms and potentially long-term health consequences of STDs/STIs.WE.7.4

  • 5

    Explain short-term and long-term effects of alcohol, drug, and tobacco use. WE.7.5

  • 8

    Research the dangers of opioid use, the addictive characteristics of opioids, and safer alternatives to treat pain.WE.7.8

Culture, Media, and Technology

  • 9

    Compare and contrast the influence of peers, community, and cultural beliefs on health behaviors.WE.7.9

  • 10

    Debate how messages from the media and advertising can influence health behaviors.WE.7.10

  • 11

    Describe the impact of different types of bullying and identify necessary coping skills.WE.7.11

  • 12

    Explain the importance of respecting individual differences (e.g., race, religion, size, age, sex, gender identity).WE.7.12

  • 13

    Determine the intent of media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., alcoholic beverage commercials, prescription, and OTC drugs).WE.7.13

  • 14

    Analyze the food industry and how it affects the health of society. WE.7.14

  • 15

    Examine the influence of the family on the health of adolescents (e.g., smoking, drinking, drug use, meal plans).WE.7.15

Health Information and Service

  • 16

    Research the costs of health information, insurance, products, and services.WE.7.16

  • 17

    Identify valid health information from a variety of sources (e.g., home, community, internet).WE.7.17

  • 18

    Explain why a situation might require professional and community health services.WE.7.18

  • 19

    Identify misinformation and stereotyping associated with food industries and/or health service.WE.7.19

Communication

  • 20

    Analyze effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills (e.g., body language, restating, individual/group conversation).WE.7.20

  • 21

    Analyze the effectiveness of a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills (e.g., peer mediation, non-violent strategies to deal with upset feelings and difficult situations).WE.7.21

  • 22

    Give examples of refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks.WE.7.22

  • 23

    Discuss ways to develop and maintain healthy family relationships.WE.7.23

Decision Making

  • 24

    Apply established dietary guidelines in meal planning.WE.7.24

  • 25

    Discuss the consequences of poor nutritional choices. WE.7.25

  • 26

    Role-play situations and practice positive decision-making concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.WE.7.26

  • 27

    Apply the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem. WE.7.27

Goal Setting

  • 28

    Develop a personal health plan to address strengths and weaknesses (e.g., diet, exercise, sleep, relationships).WE.7.28

  • 29

    Explain the importance of the goal setting process when planning future events.WE.7.29

  • 30

    Discuss the impact of multiple factors on personal health goals (e.g., change of schools, getting older, new interests, family alteration). WE.7.30

Health Behaviors

  • 31

    Recognize risky or harmful behaviors that may occur in relationships (e.g., abuse, date rape, sexual activity).WE.7.31

  • 32

    Analyze the differences between safe and risky behaviors, including methods for preventing pregnancy and STDs/STIs, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), HIV/AIDS, (e.g., abstinence, birth control, disease control).WE.7.32

  • 33

    Role-play protective behaviors used to avoid and reduce threatening situations (e.g., anger, bullying, harassment).WE.7.33

  • 34

    Identify strategies to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.WE.7.34

  • 35

    Demonstrate CPR, hands only CPR, AED and basic first aid procedures.WE.7.35

Advocacy

  • 36

    Advocate to work cooperatively with family for healthy lifestyles (e.g., exercise together, diet plans, food preparation, spend time together).WE.7.36

  • 37

    Explain why making positive health choices will influence others.WE.7.37

  • 38

    Analyze results of national or state youth risk behavior survey information. WE.7.38

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7