Health Education Grade Level Expectations

 

7th GRADE HEALTH EDUCATION

Physical and Personal Wellness:

• Analyze factors that influence healthy eating behaviors
• Demonstrate the ability to make healthy food choices in a variety of settings
• Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy relationships (family, peer, and dating)
• Analyze the internal and external factors that influence sexual decision-making and behavior

Access to a full description of this standard can be found by either going to any of our health teacher’s websites or by clicking on the following link: 7th grade Physical and Personal Wellness

Emotional and Social Wellness

• Develop strategies to communicate ideas and feelings
• Demonstrate inclusiveness in and out of classroom setting
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to express feelings appropriately
• Develop self-management skills to prevent and manage stress

Access to a full description of this standard can be found by either going to any of our health teacher’s websites or by clicking on the following link: 7th grade Emotional and Social Wellness

 

Prevention and Risk Management

• Implement safety procedures in the utilization of space and equipment
• Analyze the consequences of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Demonstrate safety procedures for a variety of situations

Access to a full description of this standard can be found by either going to any of our health teacher’s websites or by clicking on the following link: 7th grade Prevention and Risk Management

8th GRADE HEALTH EDUCATION

Physical and Personal Wellness:

• Identify the personal, physiological, and fitness benefits of participating in a variety of physical activities
• Identify preferences for lifetime physical activity
• Determine one's responsibility for developing skills, acquiring knowledge, and achieving fitness
• Develop strategies to resist pressures to become sexually active
• Analyze how certain behaviors place one at greater risk for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unintended pregnancy
• Describe the signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Promote and enhance health through disease prevention

Access to a full description of this standard can be found by either going to any of our health teacher’s websites or by clicking on the following link: 8th grade Physical and Personal Wellness

Emotional and Social Wellness

• Access valid school and community resources to help with mental and emotional health concerns

• Internal and external factors influence mental and emotional health

Access to a full description of this standard can be found by either going to any of our health teacher’s websites or by clicking on the following link: 8th grade Emotional and Social Wellness

Prevention and Risk Management

• Analyze influences that impact individuals’ use or nonuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Access valid sources of information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Demonstrate decision-making skills to be alcohol, tobacco and drug-free
• Analyze the factors that influence violent and nonviolent behavior

• Demonstrate ways to advocate for a positive, respectful school and community environment that supports pro-social behavior

Access to a full description of this standard can be found by either going to any of our health teacher’s websites or by clicking on the following link: 8th grade Prevention and Risk Management