Health Education

Grade 1

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

42 standards
  • Physical health and hygiene--body systems (1)
  • Physical health and hygiene--personal health and hygiene (2)
    • 1.HEALTH.2.A

      Identify types of health care professionals and describe the services they provide such as medical checkups, dental exams, and vision and hearing screenings.

    • 1.HEALTH.2.B

      Describe personal hygiene and health habits that enhance individual health such as personal hygiene, oral hygiene, and getting enough sleep.

    • 1.HEALTH.2.C

      Describe ways in which germs are transmitted, methods of preventing the spread of germs, and the importance of immunization.

    • 1.HEALTH.2.D

      Describe where head lice and biting insects that may cause illness, including ticks and mosquitos, are commonly encountered and how to avoid them.

  • Mental health and wellness--social and emotional health (3)
    • 1.HEALTH.3.A

      Identify their own feelings and emotions.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.B

      Discuss and explain how emotions can interrupt thinking and the self-management process.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.C

      Describe and practice calming and self-management strategies.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.D

      Describe ways in which peers and families can work together to build healthy relationships.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.E

      Describe ways to build and maintain friendships.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.F

      Identify ways to respectfully communicate verbally and nonverbally.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.G

      Identify feelings and emotions expressed by others.

    • 1.HEALTH.3.H

      Identify and practice ways to solve conflicts with friends and peers.

  • Mental health and wellness--developing a healthy self-concept (4)
    • 1.HEALTH.4.A

      Discuss ways to be kind to self and how to identify areas for growth.

    • 1.HEALTH.4.B

      Explain the importance of goal setting and task completion.

  • Mental health and wellness--identifying and managing mental health and wellness concerns (5)
    • 1.HEALTH.5.A

      Discuss and demonstrate how to treat peers with different learning needs with dignity and respect.

    • 1.HEALTH.5.B

      Identify situations that can create positive stress and positive emotions.

    • 1.HEALTH.5.C

      Discuss the signs and symptoms associated with negative stress such as loss or grief.

  • Healthy eating and physical activity--food and beverage daily recommendations (6)
    • 1.HEALTH.6.A

      Explain that fruits, proteins, vegetables, and dairy provide essential vitamins and minerals.

    • 1.HEALTH.6.B

      Identify recommended portion sizes by comparing portions to familiar objects such as a golf ball for a cookie or a frisbee for a dinner plate.

    • 1.HEALTH.6.C

      Identify the food groups and classify examples of foods into each group.

    • 1.HEALTH.6.D

      Identify ingredients that make foods and drinks unhealthy such as added sugar and other sweeteners.

  • Healthy eating and physical activity--nutrition and physical activity literacy (7)
    • 1.HEALTH.7

      Identify examples of health information provided by various media and how the examples affect nutritional habits and physical activity.

  • Healthy eating and physical activity--risk and protective factors (8)
    • 1.HEALTH.8.A

      Identify common food allergies and explain the importance of respecting others who have allergies.

    • 1.HEALTH.8.B

      Describe habits that improve individual health such as getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and exercising.

  • Injury and violence prevention and safety--safety skills and unintentional injury (9)
    • 1.HEALTH.9.A

      Discuss and demonstrate strategies to keep self and others safe by staying away from dangerous situations and reporting to a parent or another trusted adult or contacting 911.

    • 1.HEALTH.9.B

      Identify the purpose and demonstrate proper use of protective equipment such as seat belts, booster seats, and bicycle helmets.

  • Injury and violence prevention and safety--healthy relationships and conflict-resolution skills (10)
    • 1.HEALTH.10.A

      Practice refusal skills to protect personal space and avoid unsafe situations.

    • 1.HEALTH.10.B

      Identify appropriate personal boundaries, privacy, and space.

    • 1.HEALTH.10.C

      Recall parents'/caregivers' phone numbers as part of a personal safety plan.

  • Injury and violence prevention and safety--healthy home, school, and community climate (11)
    • 1.HEALTH.11.A

      Describe the difference between safe and unsafe environments.

    • 1.HEALTH.11.B

      Identify ways to avoid weapons and harming oneself or others by staying away from dangerous situations and reporting to a parent or another trusted adult.

  • Injury and violence prevention and safety--digital citizenship and media (12)
    • 1.HEALTH.12

      Demonstrate how to get help from a teacher, parent, or other trusted adult when made to feel bullied, uncomfortable, or unsafe in a digital or online environment.

  • Injury and violence prevention and safety--interpersonal violence (13)
    • 1.HEALTH.13.A

      Describe consequences for both the victim and the bully and the impact of bullying on the victim.

    • 1.HEALTH.13.B

      Discuss ways of discouraging bullying.

    • 1.HEALTH.13.C

      Explain the differences between teasing, joking, and playing around and bullying.

    • 1.HEALTH.13.D

      Identify how to get help from a parent or another trusted adult when made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe by another person.

  • Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--use, misuse, and physiological effects (14)
    • 1.HEALTH.14.A

      Identify the difference between over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

    • 1.HEALTH.14.B

      Identify and describe the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and dangerous substances such as inhalants, vaping products, and household products on physical health.

  • Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--treatment (15)
    • 1.HEALTH.15

      Describe what poisoning or overdose could look like and identify how to respond, including who to contact for help.

  • Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--risk and protective factors (16)
    • 1.HEALTH.16

      Identify how to get help from a parent or another trusted adult related to alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse.

  • Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--prevention (17)
    • 1.HEALTH.17

      Identify unsafe situations and practice strategies to avoid risky behaviors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.