6th_Health_Wellness_Curriculum.doc

Health and Wellness Standards/CurriculumA. A student should be able to acquire a core knowledge related to well-being.StandardContentSkillsAGSD Curricular ObjectiveMaterials/Resourcesunderstand that a persons well-being is the integration of health knowledge,attitudes, and behaviorsPhysical Activity, Good Eating Habits and Positive friendships intertwine to create Wellness. 3 circles of wellnessExplain the importance of 30 minutes of daily physical activity, eating a variety of food and keeping positive friendships.SW explain how physical activity, good eating habits and positive friendships are related.SW discuss the importance of a healthy heart rate.SW discuss how to maintain a healthy heart (cardio-vascular exercise).SW explain Benefits of eating a variety of foods.SW explain benefits of having positive Kids Health/understand how the human body is affected by behaviors related to eatinghabits, physical fitness, personal hygiene, harmful substances, safety, andenvironmental conditionsRecognize situations where there is increased risk of dangerous objects and weapons.Explain strategies for reporting the presence of weapons at school. Explain strategies for escaping weapons/dangerous objects are present.SW discuss strategies to use to escape situations when weapons/dangerous objects are present.Talking With Kids/violence.htmlunderstand and identify the causes, preventions, and treatments for diseases,disorders, injuries, and addictions Explain the connection between advertising and societys attitudes toward alcohol and tobacco use Define addictionExplore the connection between advertising and attitudes.SW explain how advertising influences people to make healthy and unhealthy choices.Talking With Kidshttp:/ recognize patterns of abuse directed at self or others and understand how tobreak these patterns Identify behaviors in everyday life that present health and safety risks and identify the long-term impact of these behaviors Explain the mental and physical effects of drinking alcohol and using drugs and recognize the impact of each (social consequences, legal consequences, impact on ability to make decisions) SW explain the consequences of using alcohol, tobacco and other illegal drugs.SW examine the legal problems, social problems and long term trouble presented with choosing to smoke, drink, etc.Kids Health/Talking With Kidshttp:/ use knowledge and skills to promote the well-being of the family Explain micro-organisms can cause food to spoil and that eating spoiled food can make us sickIdentify that cold temperatures can keep harmful micro-organisms from growing and multiplying (40 degrees F or colder)SW discuss importance of keeping food at correct temperatures.SW describe a situation when student saw food growing micro-organisms and explain why food was spoiled.Food Safety/fsg/Fsgkids.htmlFightBuse knowledge and skills related to physical fitness, consumer health,independent living, and career choices to contribute to well-being understand the physical and behavioral characteristics of human sexualdevelopment and maturity Explain that puberty and development can vary considerably and still be normal(voice, hair, odor) Identify personal hygiene practices and health/safety issues that occur during puberty (showering, deodorant, etc.) SW explain ways to maintain personal hygiene during puberty. Safe Healthy Schools/sexualityeducation/33.htm understand the ongoing life changes throughout the life span and healthfulresponses to these change Explain emotional changes that occur during puberty(mood swings) Describe social changes that occur during puberty (changes in friendships, changes in expectations from parents/adults) SW identify some changes that occur during puberty and identify helpful resources for accurate information. (parents, teachers, etc.)Safe Healthy Schools/sexualityeducation/33.htm B. A student should be able to demonstrate responsibility for the students well-being.StandardContentSkillsAGSD Curricular ObjectivesMaterials/Resourcesdemonstrate an ability to make responsible decisions by discriminating amongrisks and by identifying consequencesDefine HIV and AIDS Explain that it is safe to be a friend of someone who is living with HIV or AIDSExplain how HIV is and is not transmitted.SW describe how people can protect themselves from infections with serious blood-borne communicable diseases.Safe Healthy Schools/sexualityeducation/33.htmKids Healthdemonstrate a variety of communication skills that contribute to well-being Explain how emotions are communicated verbally and non-verbally Explain how anger is a mask for other emotions and explore healthy ways of handling anger SW name and identify emotions.SW describe appropriate ways to express emotion using “I” statements (i.e. I am happy, I am upset, I am annoyed).Kids Health/Talking With Kidshttp:/ Google: I statementsassess the effects of culture, heritage, and traditions on personal well-being develop an awareness of how personal life roles are affected by and contributeto the well-being of families, communities, and cultures Describe causes and effects of stressIdentify strategies to reduce stress.SW discuss the causes and effects of stress.SW identify strategies to cope with stress in a healthy manner.Taking Care of Me/lessonplans/programs/takingCareOfMe/Kids Health/ evaluate what is viewed, read, and heard for its effect on personal well-being understand how personal relationships, including those with family, friends,and co-workers, impact personal well-being C. A student should understand how well-being is affected by relationships with others.StandardContentSkillsAGSD Curricular ObjectiveMaterials/Resourcesresolve conflicts responsibly Recognize conflicts and identify healthy ways to resolve themIdentify the elements of an unhealthy relationship Recognize that power and control can result in unhealthy behaviors such as bullying, harassment, physical abuse, verbal abuse and sexual abuseDemonstrate assertive strategies for dealing with bullying and harassment SW identify and demonstrate positive, assertive and aggressive communication styles for using refusal/resistance skills. Stop Bullying Now/Kids Health/ communicate effectively within relationships evaluate how similarities and differences among individuals contribute torelationships Identify characteristics that show uniqueness Show respect for individual differences (cultural, gender, socio-economic status, size, age, skill abilities, physical or psychological conditions) SW evaluate their feelings regarding individual differences.SW examine characteristics their peers associate with being unique.Kids Health/Character Countsunderstand how respect for the rights of self and others contributes torelationships understand how attitude and behavior affect the well-being of self andothers Describe positive and negative peer pressure Identify and practice positive, assertive and aggressive communication styles for using refusal/resistance skills SW identify and explain strategies to protect oneself from harm and victimization.Kids Health/Stop Bullying Now/Character Counts assess the effects of culture, heritage, and traditions on well-being Critically analyze media and its impact on emotions, thoughts, and actions (such as stereotypes, body image, sexuality, violence, etc.) Analyze how media portrays minorities and how that may impact societySW identify one positive and one negative minority portrayal on television and describe how it makes student feel about that minority.Read, Write, Think/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=966D. A student should be able to contribute to the well-being of families and communities.StandardContentSkillsAGSD Curricular ObjectivesMaterials/Resourcesmake responsible decisions as a member of a family or communityIdentify decision making and problem solving stepsIdentify people who can help make decisions and solve problems.SW demonstrate making a decision or solving a problem.ta