3rd-5th

Nutrition (NU)

• 1.NU.5.1(Standard)

  Describe the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast every day.

• 1.NU.5.2(Standard)

  Explain the importance of eating a variety of foods from multiple food groups (e.g., fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein and whole grains).

• 1.NU.5.3(Standard)

  Examine nutritious and non-nutritious beverages.

Physical Activity (PA)

• 1.PA.5.1(Standard)

  Identify ways to increase daily physical activity.

• 1.PA.5.2(Standard)

  Describe the importance of choosing a variety of ways to be physically active.

• 1.PA.5.3(Standard)

  Identify short- and long-term benefits of moderate and vigorous physical activity (e.g., improving mood, self-esteem, attention, cognitive performance, cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, flexibility, and reducing risks for chronic diseases).

Mental Health and Wellness (MH)

• 1.MH.5.1(Standard)

  Describe healthy ways to express and cope with needs, wants, emotions, feelings, and/or trauma.

• 1.MH.5.2(Standard)

  Identify and explain characteristics of a mentally and emotionally healthy person.

• 1.MH.5.3(Standard)

  Identify feelings of worry, sadness, and hopelessness and determine when to seek help with coping skills.

Substance Use and Abuse Prevention (SU)

• 1.SU.5.1(Standard)

  Describe potential risks associated with inappropriate use of medicines.

• 1.SU.5.2(Standard)

  Identify school rules about alcohol-use.

• 1.SU.5.3(Standard)

  Identify short- and long-term physical effects of using tobacco [e.g., cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping products, hookah, heated tobacco products, smokeless tobacco].

Healthy Relationships (HR)

• 1.HR.5.1(Standard)

  Describe examples of what and when to report to a trusted adult (e.g., parent, guardian, health professional).

• 1.HR.5.2(Standard)

  Describe the benefits of healthy family and peer relationships.

• 1.HR.5.3(Standard)

  Explain why everyone has the right to consent to being touched (e.g., high-five, handshake, hug).

Injury Prevention and Personal Health (IP)

• 1.IP.5.1(Standard)

  Describe the benefits of personal health care practices (e.g., brushing and flossing teeth, washing hair, regularly bathing, adequate sleep, wear sunscreen).

• 1.IP.5.2(Standard)

  Explain responsible decision making in situations with risk of injuries at home, school, and in the community. (e.g., pedestrian, motor vehicle, playground, fire, firearms, bike, water).

• 1.IP.5.3(Standard)

  Explain what to do if someone is injured or suddenly ill and needs medical assistance in various situations (e.g., at home, school, or in the community).

Describe how the family influences personal health practices and behaviors.

Identify the influence of culture on health practices and behaviors.

Examine how peers can influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Determine how the school and community can influence personal health practices and behaviors (e.g., tobacco free environment, healthy food access, safe bike routes, walking school buses, etc.).

Describe how media and technology (e.g., television/film, video games, advertisements, social media, and other screen time) influence health practices and behaviors.

Identify characteristics of valid health information, products and services based on self-identified need (e.g., reliable, appropriate, accurate, or trustworthy).

Locate resources from home, school, and the community that provide valid health information.

Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

Demonstrate effective peer resistance skills to avoid or reduce health risk.

Demonstrate healthy ways to manage or resolve conflict.

Demonstrate how to effectively ask for help to improve personal health.

Identify how to effectively communicate support for others with compassion.

Explain situations that need a health-related decision.

Decide when help is needed and when it is not needed to make a healthy decision.

Explain how family, culture, peers, technology, or media influence a health-related decision.

Examine healthy options to a health-related decision.

Identify options and their potential outcomes when making a health-related decision.

Choose a healthy option when making a decision.

Explain the outcomes and benefits of making a health-related decision.

Set a personal health goal.

Track progress toward achieving a personal health goal.

Identify potential barriers and resources that can help achieve a personal health goal.

Describe practices and behaviors that reduce or prevent health risks.

Apply a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health.

Commit to practicing healthy behaviors.

Express opinions and give accurate information about health issues.

Encourage others to make positive health choices.