Course Description
Health at the elementary level will explore concepts
in five main areas: healthy lifestyles, risk taking
behavior, communication skills, consumer health, and
mental and emotional wellness. A team composed of the
classroom teacher, the counselor, the nurse, and the
PE specialist will teach the curriculum. State standards
are imbedded throughout the course and guide its instructional
objectives.
Adopted Materials
Title: Health
Author: Giarrantano-Russell & Lloyd-Kolkin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Copyright
Resources
Course Scope for Teachers
| Unit 1 |
Safety |
3 Weeks/ On-going |
| Unit 2 |
Healthy Lifestyles |
3 WeeksO/n-going |
| Unit 3 |
Consumer Health |
2 Weeks |
Course Scope for Counselors
| Unit 1 |
Conflict Management |
4 Hours |
| Unit 2 |
Safe Choices |
2-3 Hours |
Course Scope for Nurses
| Unit 1 |
Health and Illness |
30 Minutes |
Course Scope for PE
| Unit 1 |
Exercise and Fitness |
On Going |
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Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
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Health 1 (Teachers) |
District Course #105 |
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Unit
1 Safety Three
weeks/On-going |
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Instructional Objective
105.01Identify safety procedures. |
Standard Reference
778.01, 780.01
782.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Demonstrate how signs and signals help keep
children/people safe on road. |
Safety Theme Unit
Creative Teaching Press, Inc. (CTP) McGraw-Hill
Health
Ch. 9 |
TMA |
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02 |
Identify potentially harmful household products. |
Ch. 9
CTP |
TMA |
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03 |
Demonstrate knowledge of proper fire drill behavior
and how to identify and avoid fire hazards. |
Ch. 9
CTP
Local Boise Fire Station |
TMA |
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04 |
Ascertain ways to stay safe when alone. |
Ch. 9
CTP |
TMA |
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05 |
Demonstrate knowledge of safe and not safe activities
(i.e. chase ball into the street). |
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TMA |
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06 |
Ascertain how to get assistance when needed. |
Ch. 9
CTP |
TMA |
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Unit
2 Healthy Lifestyles
2 Three weeks/On-going |
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Instructional Objective
105.02 Taking care of our bodies. |
Standard Reference
778.01, 780.01
782.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Develop an understanding of how to take care
of the body to prevent illness. |
McGraw-Hill Health
Ch. 1, 7 |
TMA |
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02 |
Demonstrate strategies for properly expressing
feeling and getting along with others. |
Ch. 3, 4 |
TMA |
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03 |
Differentiate and select between healthful/
unhealthful foods. |
Trade Books
Ch. 5, 8 |
TMA |
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04 |
Differentiate and select between healthful/
unhealthful activities. |
Ch. 6 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
105.03 Explore and develop good consumer skills. |
Standard Reference
778.01, 780.01
781.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify use of health products. |
Trade Books |
TMA |
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02 |
Identify helpful and potentially harmful household
products with the use of labels. |
McGraw-Hill Health
Ch. 9
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TMA |
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03 |
Recognize the roles of health workers in schools
and the community.
(Integration: Science) |
McGraw-Hill, Ch. 10
Trade Books
Scott-Foresman, Discover the Wonder,
Module B, Ch. 9
|
TMA |
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04 |
Explore and describe the concepts of pollution
and recycling. |
Scott-Foresman, Discover the Wonder, Module
B, Ch. 3
McGraw-Hill, Ch. 10
BFI |
TMA |
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Health 1 (Counselors)
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District Course #105 |
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Unit
1 Conflict Management 4
hours |
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Instructional Objective
105.01 Recognize and manage emotions. |
Standard Reference
778, 779, 780, 782 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Understanding Self:
Explain a variety of emotions
Identify how each person is unique and worthwhile both physically and
emotionally
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Counseling Curriculum |
CMA |
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02 |
Communication Skills:
Demonstrate communication skills
Share positive way to express feelings
Demonstrate feelings
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CC |
CMA |
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03 |
Decision Making:
Understand that emotions can be managed successfully
Explain the necessity for rules for acceptable and unacceptable behavior
Identify decision making skills
Determine how to make a responsible choice
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CC |
CMA |
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Instructional Objective
105.02 Recognize and respond appropriately
to health and safety risks. |
Standard Reference
778, 779, 780, 781 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Personal Safety:
Discuss risky behaviors
Recognize trusted adults who can provide assistance
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Counseling Curriculum |
CMA |
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02 |
Drugs:
Distinguish between over-the-counter & prescription drugs, and explain
how the use of known and unknown substances can be hazardous
Identify labels on health products
|
CC |
CMA |
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03 |
Tobacco:
Discuss risky behaviors
Identify refusal skills
|
CC |
CMA |
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04 |
Alcohol:
Discuss risky behaviors
Identify refusal skills
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CC |
CMA |
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Health 1 (Nurses)
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District Course #105 |
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Unit
1 Health and Illness 30
minutes |
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Instructional Objective
105.01 Tell how germs are spread and describe
how the body fights disease |
Standard Reference
778.01,779.01 |
| No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Describe what germs are |
McGraw-Hill Health Book: Ch. 7, lesson 23
Nursing Curriculum |
NMA |
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02 |
TSW name common symptoms of illness caused by
germs
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Ch. 7, lesson 23
NC |
NMA |
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03 |
Name ways germs can get into the body, in an
age-appropriate context |
Ch. 7, lesson 23
NC |
NMA |
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04 |
Describe behaviors to prevent illness by keeping
germs from spreading and keeping the body healthy |
Ch. 7, lesson 25
NC |
NMA |
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05 |
Describe how people help one another in times
of illness |
Ch. 7, lesson 25
NC |
NMA |
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