Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health. Health education teaches about physical, mental, emotional and social health. In health students learn and practice skills they will use to make healthy choices throughout their lifetime.
Health Education Unit Guide
September Get to Know You Character Traits October Friendship Problem Solving November Gratitude Managing Strong Feelings: Anger December Managing Strong Feelings: Worry Bullying (Bystanders & Upstanders) January Decision Making Healthy Habits/Wellness Triangle February Immune System March Circulatory System Dental Health April Nutrition May Safety Emergency Situations June Review |
National Health Education Standards
Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health. Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. |