First Health

Health

	Health Literacy
Standard	The student comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.

Benchmarks

	Family Life
1.	identifies an individual’s unique characteristics. (SE)	Ethnic Heritage Race, Religion, And Culture Respecting My Peers Respecting Differences Understanding People With Special Needs Self Awareness
2.	identifies parts of the body and recognizes that some are personal and private. (SE)	Law and Government

	Personal Health
1.	understands why health problems should be recognized and treated early.	Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety
2.	groups similar foods together (meat, fruit, and vegetables).	Health Food Groups p.133 (Champions Book)
3.	discusses safety rules.	Prepared for Today Safety Fire Safety

	Disease Prevention
1.	identifies germs as tiny living things that can cause illness	Basic Kitchen Hygiene (Champions Book)

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	Health Literacy
Standard	The student knows how to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.

Benchmarks

	Family Life
1.	identifies a trusted adult (s) that they can talk to.	Emergency Preparedness Youth Protection

	Personal Health
1.	recognizes that medicines should only be taken with the permission of the parent, guardian, and/or doctor. (SE)	Identifying Prescription Bottles, Aspirin and Over-the-Counter Drugs p.31 (Champions Book)
2.	recognizes that medicines are drugs and that drugs can be harmful or helpful. (SE)	Identifying Prescription Bottles, Aspirin and Over-the-Counter Drugs p.31 (Champions Book)
3.	recognizes the meaning of warning labels and signs on hazardous substances.	Poison p.29 (Champions Book)
4.	discusses why dental check-ups, physicals, and eye examinations are important.	Brushing Teeth p.71 (Champions Book)
5.	identifies and discusses the role of health care professionals (doctor, dentist, nurse, and dental hygienist).	Brushing Teeth p.71 (Champions Book)

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	Responsible Health Behavior
Standard	The student knows health enhancing behaviors and how to reduce health risks.

Benchmarks

	Family Life
1.	recognizes that there are good and bad touches and people have the right to say no to bad touches. (SE)	Law and Government Violence Prevention Youth Protection

	Personal Health
1.	recognizes behaviors that are good habits and important for promoting good health.	Setting Goals Personal Habits for a Lifetime Physical Fitness
2.	recognizes that strangers can be dangerous. (SE)	Safety
	recognizes that injuries may be prevented.	Fire Safety Safety
4.	distinguishes between threatening and non-threatening environments	Law and Government
5.	identifies the correct method to brush and floss the teeth	Brushing Teeth p.71 (Champions Book)
6.	recognizes the importance of sleep, rest, and exercise to personal wellness.	Daily Exercise p.143 (Champions Book)
7.	discusses how exercise strengthens the heart and lungs.	Physical Fitness

	Disease Prevention
1.	recognizes that it is important to keep illness from spreading.	Basic Kitchen Hygienep.155 (Champions Book)

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	Responsible Health Behavior
Standard	The student analyzes the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.

Benchmarks

	Family Life
1	describes people or things that have influenced them.	Gangs Empathy Coping With Stress

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	Responsible Health Behavior
Standard	The student knows how to use effective interpersonal communication skills that enhance health.

Benchmarks

	Family Life
1.	identifies ways people make and keep friends. (SE)	Being Responsible Trust Me, I Won’t Let You Down When People Lie To Me When People Steal From Me Empathy Getting Along With Others Never Lose Sight
2.	identifies different ways people can handle their feelings during conflict. (SE)	Empathy Getting Along With Others Anger/Conflict Management
3.	describes different kinds of feelings and the way people express feelings	Trust Me, I Won’t Let You Down Anger/Conflict Management
4.	recognizes the importance of working together in a group. (SE)	Respecting My Peers Community

	Personal Health
1.	knows positive ways to handle anger.	Violence Prevention Anger/Conflict Management
2.	listens attentively.	Developing Good Listening Skills
3.	knows various ways of communicating care and consideration for others	Respecting My Peers Empathy Getting Along With Others Never Lose Sight
4.	knows the various kinds of verbal and nonverbal communication.	Communication

	Disease Prevention
1.	discusses the importance of communicating health concerns.	Code of Ethics Law and Government

	Substance Abuse Prevention
1.	recognizes the importance of checking with an adult before using any unfamiliar substance.	Identifying Prescription Bottles, Aspirin and Over the Counter Drugs p.31 (Champion Book)

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	Advocate and Promote Healthy Living
Standard	The student knows how to use goal-setting and decision-making skills that enhance health.

Benchmarks
	Family Life
1.	begins to develop good decision-making skills. (SE)	Choosing What’s Right for Me Making Good Decisions Meeting Deadlines Never Give Up Coping With Stress Race, Religion, and Culture

	Personal Health
1.	recognizes the importance of making good decisions when setting goals. (SE)	Decision Making Making Good Decisions Meeting Deadlines Setting Goals
2.	recognizes that decisions about personal behavior may be healthy or unhealthy.	Choosing What’s Right for Me Health Fire Safety Safety
3.	discusses the importance of eating different foods.	Health Food Groups p.133 (Champions Book)

	Substance Abuse Prevention
1.	discusses that drugs can be helpful or harmful.	Identifying Prescription Bottles, Aspirin and Over-the-Counter Drugs p.31 (Champions Book)

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	Advocate and Promote Healthy Living
Standard	The student knows how to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Benchmarks
	Family Life
1.	recognizes that each person has his/her own contributions to make to the family. (SE)	Being a Good Worker Building My Self Confidence
2.	recognizes that the dynamics of the family are dependent on the contributions of its members. (SE)	The Importance of Family Building My Self Confidence
3.	recognizes the importance of rules and responsibilities in everyday living. (SE)	Prepared For Today Building My Self Confidence Safety
4.	recognizes that the individual has personal rights and there is a need to respect the rights of others. (SE)	Trust Me, I Won’t Let You Down Empathy Violence Prevention Youth Protection
	Personal Health
1.	works with one or more people toward a common goal.	Community
2.	knows methods for assisting others in making positive choices.	Decision Making Standing Up For Me
3.	discusses ways that each person affects our surroundings	Clean Air And Water Conservation Respecting My Peers
4.	discusses the importance of disposing of litter properly.	Clean Air And Water

	Substance Abuse Prevention
1.	recognizes that all drugs can be harmful if they are not used correctly.	Identifying Prescription Bottles, Aspirin and Over-the-Counter Drugs p. 31 (Champions Book)