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
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Resources
Course Scope for Teachers
| Unit 1 |
Healthy Lifestyles |
2-3 Weeks |
| Unit 2 |
Communication Skills for Healthy
Relationships |
1 Week |
| Unit 3 |
Consumer Health |
1 Week |
| Unit 4 |
Community Health Workers |
1 Week |
| Unit 5 |
Mental and Emotional Wellness |
1 Week |
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 |
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Health 2 (Teacher) |
District Course #205 |
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Unit
1 Healthy Lifestyles (2-3
weeks) |
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Instructional Objective
205.01 Learn the essential skills for a safe
and healthy life. |
Standard Reference
787.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify household substances that are not safe
to eat, drink, touch, or inhale. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 9, Lesson 28 |
TMA |
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02 |
Identify safety rules for outdoor activities. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 9, Lesson 29 |
TMA |
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03 |
Name common fire hazards and safety rules to
follow in an emergency. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 9, Lesson 30Fire
Safe House |
TMA |
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04 |
Know important safety procedures to follow when
alone. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 9, Lesson 31 |
TMA |
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05 |
Explain when to use first-aid procedures and
how to call for help if necessary. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 9, Lesson 33 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
205.02 Understand the reasons for wise food
choices. |
Standard Reference
787.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Learn why food is important for our bodies. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 5, Lesson 16 |
TMA |
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02 |
Learn to recognize foods importance in the food
pyramid. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 5, Lesson 17 |
TMA |
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03 |
Learn why a variety of food is important. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 5, Lesson 18 |
TMA |
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04 |
Learn how to make wise choices for snacks. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 5, Lesson 19 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
205.03Understand some of the ways that people
grow and change. |
Standard Reference
787.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify ways that you have changed over time. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 2, Lesson 5 |
TMA |
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02 |
Explain how bones and muscles help the body
move. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 2, Lesson 6 |
TMA |
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03 |
Know the five senses and the organ used for
each. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 2, Lesson 7 |
TMA |
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04 |
Identify physical changes that occur when a
person ages. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 2, Lesson 8 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
205.04Understand that families can vary. |
Standard Reference
787.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Identify responsibilities of family members. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 4, Lesson 13 |
TMA |
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02 |
Identify members of individual families. |
Trade Books |
TMA |
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03 |
Explain ways that family membership changes. |
Trade Books |
TMA |
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Unit
2 Communications Skills
for Healthy Relationships (1
week) |
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Instructional Objective
205.05Understand how communication skills
enhance health. |
Standard Reference
789.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
List healthy ways to work and play with others. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 3, Lesson 10 |
TMA |
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02 |
Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy influences
of friends. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 3, Lesson 10 |
TMA |
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03 |
Name characteristics of good friends. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 4, Lesson 14
Trade Books
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TMA |
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Instructional Objective
205.06Know the products and services that
promote a healthy lifestyle. |
Standard Reference
790.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Name good grooming products used for personal
hygiene. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 1, Lesson 1 |
TMA |
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02 |
Identify products that care for the eyes, ears,
and skin. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 1, Lesson 4 |
TMA |
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03 |
Become familiar with the parts of a health product
label. |
NA |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
205.07Identify community health workers and
their roles. |
Standard Reference
790.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Describe the healthcare workers who help protect
the health of people in the community. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 10, Lesson 34 |
TMA |
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02 |
Discuss what happens at hospitals, pharmacies,
and clinics. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 10, Lesson 34 |
TMA |
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03 |
Identify school employees who contribute to
healthful living. (Nurse, Custodian, Counselor) |
Trade books
Multimedia
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TMA |
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Unit
5 Mental and Emotional
Wellness (1 week) |
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Instructional Objective
205.08Understand the benefits of exercise
and how it effects mental and emotional health. |
Standard Reference
791.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Name some physical fitness skills. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 6, Lesson 21 |
TMA |
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02 |
Identify some short term and long term effects
of physical activity. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 6, Lesson 20 |
TMA |
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03 |
Describe the relationship between physical activity
and emotional health. |
McGraw-Hill Health, Chapter 3, Lesson 12 |
TMA |
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Health 2 (Counselor) |
District Course #205 |
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Unit
1 Conflict Management 4
hours |
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Instructional Objective
205.01 Identify ways to show respect for the
feelings of self and others. |
Standard Reference
787, 789, 791 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Understanding Self:
Identify personal emotions
Recognize that people are unique and worthwhile both physically & emotionally
Identify ways to show respect for self & others
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Counseling Curriculum |
CMA |
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02 |
Communication Skills:
Identify how personal emotions are expressed in a positive/appropriate
way
Demonstrate how to communicate with friends through use of listening
skills
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CC |
CMA |
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03 |
Decision Making:
Identify actions that relate to emotions
Identify consequences for one’s behavior
Describe decision making skills
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CC |
CMA |
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Instructional Objective
205.02 Recognize and respond appropriately
to health and safety risks. |
Standard Reference
787, 788, 789, 791 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Personal Safety:
Identify safe environments
Identify temptations, curiosity, peer influence, and harmful risk taking
Identify behaviors that put a person at risk
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Counseling Curriculum |
CMA |
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02 |
Drugs :
Identify tobacco, alcohol, medicines, and other drugs
Identify the different components of a health product label
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CC |
CMA |
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03 |
Tobacco:
Identify behaviors tat put a person at risk
Identify tobacco
Identify refusal skills
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CC |
CMA |
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04 |
Alcohol:
Identify behaviors that put a person at risk
Identify alcohol
Identify refusal skills
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CC |
CMA |
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Health 2 (Nurses) |
District Course #205 |
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Unit
1 Health and Illness 30
minutes |
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Instructional Objective
205.01 Recognize body signals that indicate
sickness or wellness and recognize ways that
illnesses are spread |
Standard Reference
787.01, 788.01 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Discuss common symptoms of illness
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McGraw-Hill Health Book: Ch. 7, lesson 22
Nurse Curriculum
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NMA
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02 |
Identify ways that germs are spread |
Ch. 7, lesson 22
NC |
NMA |
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03 |
Describe how germs enter the body |
Ch. 7, lesson 23
NC |
NMA |
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04 |
List things to do to avoid getting or spreading
an illness |
Ch. 7, lesson 23
NC |
NMA |
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05 |
List positive health habits |
Ch. 7, lesson 23
NC |
NMA |
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