Health Grade Expectations – Grades 1-2

HE1-2:1

Students will understand how to reduce their health risks

through the practice of healthy behaviors by….

· a. Differentiating between safe and risky behaviors.

· b. Demonstrating safety skills for different situations (e.g.

traffic, blood, internet, emergencies, strangers).

· c. Identifying safety hazards that may exist in

home/school (e.g. fire, poisons, weapons, drugs) and ways

to respond.

· d. Applying effective ways to cope with emotions (e.g.,

anger, fear, overwhelmed, too excited, anxious).

· e. Describing strategies to stay safe around medicines,

drugs, and unknown substances.

· g. Describing what respect is and why it is important.

HE1-2:2

Students will show an understanding of health promotion

and disease prevention concepts by…

· a. Identifying symptoms of common health problems for

children and ways to manage.

· b. Identifying habits that are healthy and reduce the risk

of disease (e.g., personal hygiene, dental care, healthy

food choices, physical activity).

· c. Identify the importance of eating nutrient-rich foods.

HE1-2:3

Students will show understanding of how culture, media,

peers, family, and other factors influence health by…..

· a. Explaining how media influences thoughts, feelings,

and health behaviors.

· b. Explaining how family and information from school

influence health.

HE1-2:4

Students demonstrate the ability to access valid information

and/or resources about health issues, services and products

by …..

· a. Identifying trusted individuals in the home, school, and

community, who can provide help with health issues.

HE1-2:5

Students will demonstrate use of skillful communication to

contribute to better health for themselves, their families,

and the community by….

· Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication

skills to express ideas, needs, wants, and feelings (e.g.,

attentive listening skills, asking for help, body language).

· Demonstrating ways to communicate care, consideration,

and respect of self and others.

· Using peaceful methods for solving conflict.

· Expressing information and opinions about why they practice

positive health behaviors.

HE1-2:6

Students demonstrate the ability to set personal goals to enhance health by… 

HE1-2:7

Students demonstrate the ability to make decisions that

lead to better health by…

· a. Explaining when assistance is needed in making health related

decisions.

· b. Predicting outcomes of positive health decisions