Health Proficiencies

5th Grade

Identify & Reduce Risks	Identify ways to encourage a positive self esteem Identify ways to advocate and maintain for personal safety
Express Essential Knowledge of Disease Prevention	Identify childhood illnesses Demonstrate prevention methods associated with communicable diseases Identify puberty changes and importance of hygiene
Exhibit Positive Character Traits	Identify positive character traits Exhibit positive personal characteristics Analyze aspects of self esteem

6th Grade

Express Essential Knowledge of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion	Identify the dangers of drug use Explain the physical and mental changes associated with growth and development Analyze nutritional requirements and the effects of fast foods on a developing body
Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills	Demonstrate effective decision-making Exhibit appropriate interpersonal communication
Demonstrate Complex Thinking	What is involved in good decision making?

7th Grade

Express Essential Knowledge of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion	Demonstrate and communicate health knowledge Demonstrate ability to reduce the risk of disease transmission relating to first aid and CPR Examine the dangers of drug use Explain the benefits of exercise for overall health
Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills	Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making and refusal skills to avoid the harmful effects of drugs
Demonstrate Complex Thinking	Demonstrate the relationship between the developing body, nutrition, and exercise

8th Grade

Demonstrate Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce risk Demonstrate knowledge of STD protection Identify prevention methods and reduce risk factors associated with causes of death Identify unhealthy eating habits and their potential dangers
Analyze Factos on Health Behaviors	Identify causes of stress Demonstrate stress management techniques Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal and family health
Demonstrate Complex Thinking	Demonstrate the correlation between personal choices and illness or injury.

Demonstrate Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	1.8.1 Analyze the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health 1.8.5 Describe ways to reduce or prevent injuries and other adolescent health problems
Analyze Factos on Health Behaviors	2.8.7 Explain how the perceptions of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors 2.8.9 Describe how some health risk behaviors can influence the likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors
Demonstrate Complex Thinking	6.12.1 Assess personal health practices and overall health status 1.8.9 Examine the potential seriousness of injury or illnessess if engaging in unhealthy behaviors