Standard 1: CORE CONCEPTS: Understand concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention |
Topic |
Mental and Emotional Health |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.1 |
Explain the relationship between mental, emotional, social, and physical health |
Topic |
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.2 |
Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of poor nutrition and lack of physical activity |
Topic |
Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.3 |
Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of violent or aggressive behaviors |
Topic |
Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.4 |
Describe types and degrees of risk encountered in daily living and formulate strategies to avoid or reduce threatening situations |
Topic |
Tobacco-Free Lifestyle |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.5 |
Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of tobacco product use |
Topic |
Alcohol and Other Drug-Free Lifestyle |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.6 |
Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of drinking alcohol and using drugs |
Topic |
Sexual Health and Responsibility |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.7 |
Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of sexual activity |
Topic |
Personal Health and Wellness |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.8 |
Describe the body system functions, how they interact with each other, and how they are impacted by health behaviors |
Topic |
Personal Health and Wellness |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.9 |
Identify choices individuals can make to promote or harm their health |
Topic |
Personal Health and Wellness |
Benchmark HE.6-8.1.10 |
Identify proper health care and describe how it can prevent premature death and disability |
Standard 2: ACCESSING INFORMATION: Access valid health information and health: promoting products and services |
Topic |
Health Information, Products, and Services Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.2.1 |
Identify when it is necessary to access health services for self and others |
Topic |
Health Information, Products, and Services Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.2.2 |
Use appropriate sources to access valid health information, products, and services |
Standard 3: SELF: MANAGEMENT: Practice health: enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks |
Topic |
Mental and Emotional Health |
Benchmark HE.6-8.3.1 |
Explain personal preferences for coping and stress management strategies |
Topic |
Personal Health and Wellness |
Benchmark HE.6-8.3.2 |
Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors |
Standard 4: ANALYZING INFLUENCES: Understand the influences of culture, family, peers, media, technology, and other factors on health |
Topic |
Factors Influencing Health Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.4.1 |
Explain the influence of internal and external factors on health outcomes |
Standard 5: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health |
Topic |
Communication Skills Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.5.1 |
Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills |
Topic |
Communication Skills Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.5.2 |
Use effective behaviors that communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and others |
Topic |
Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury |
Benchmark HE.6-8.5.3 |
Identify possible causes of disputes connected to personal, family, and community matters |
Topic |
Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury |
Benchmark HE.6-8.5.4 |
Apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies to deal with potentially harmful situations |
Standard 6: DECISION: MAKING AND GOAL: SETTING: Use decision: making and goal: setting skills to enhance health |
Topic |
Decision-Making Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.6.1 |
Describe decision-making processes related to health-related decisions |
Topic |
Decision-Making Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.6.2 |
Assess health-related decisions for consequences that affect oneself and others |
Topic |
Goal-Setting Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.6.3 |
Evaluate personal health strengths and risks to set personal goals |
Standard 7: ADVOCACY: Advocate for personal, family, and community health |
Topic |
Advocacy Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.7.1 |
Use effective strategies to influence and support others in making healthful choices |
Topic |
Advocacy Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.7.2 |
Use appropriate methods to communicate accurate health information and ideas |
Topic |
Advocacy Across Topic Areas |
Benchmark HE.6-8.7.3 |
Describe how barriers can affect the communication of information, ideas, feelings, and opinions |