ALEX Resources

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K.1.1) Identify behaviors that impact personal health.

[HE] (1) 1 :

1.1.1) Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.

[HE] (1) 7 :

1.1.7) Identify positive examples of social and emotional health.

[HE] (2) 1 :

2.1.1) Describe behaviors that enhance physical and mental health.

[HE] (2) 7 :

2.1.7) Identify positive examples of mental health.

[HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

We’re sure you’re seeing a lot of students dealing with feelings of anxiousness and worry, and it may be difficult to know how to help, especially if you’re trying to cope with your own worries.

With the anxiety worksheets below, you can assist your students by helping them identify the source of their anxiety and with coping strategies that can be used to deal with those feelings.

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3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (3) 17 :

3.5.1) Discuss the consequences of possible choices when making a health decision.

Examples: healthy snack vs. junk food, outdoor activity vs. video games, active vs. sedentary, implications of not following established rules

Follow students from Cane Run Elementary in Louisville as they make fresh spring pizzas using greens, garlic, olive oil and homemade cheese with the Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm. Then head back to school with the Cane Run students as they make pizzas with traditional toppings from their own school garden like tomatoes, peppers, and basil. This video can be played when teaching a lesson on healthy behaviors such as choosing healthy snacks versus junk food.

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2.7.1) Predict how healthy behaviors can reduce health risks.

Example: predicting how a healthy sleep routine promotes academic success

[HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

This is a free video resource from PBS LearningMedia. In this video, students learn the importance of sleep in staying healthy, happy, and focused on day-to-day activities.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

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K.1.2) Identify healthy food choices.

Example: MyPlate

[HE] (1) 1 :

1.1.1) Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.

[HE] (2) 1 :

2.1.1) Describe behaviors that enhance physical and mental health.

[HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

This free video resource from PBS LearningMedia teaches students about healthy food choices. This stop motion animation shows what a healthy meal should look like based on the USDA My Plate model. Narrated by a young child who wants to fill her plate with dinner rolls and an adult who explains why that is not a balanced meal, A Healthy Plate provides an easy-to-follow visual that breaks down portion sizes for grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 1 :

K.1.1) Identify behaviors that impact personal health.

[HE] (1) 1 :

1.1.1) Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.

[HE] (2) 1 :

2.1.1) Describe behaviors that enhance physical and mental health.

[HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (3) 17 :

3.5.1) Discuss the consequences of possible choices when making a health decision.

Examples: healthy snack vs. junk food, outdoor activity vs. video games, active vs. sedentary, implications of not following established rules

[HE] (4) 20 :

4.7.1) Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health.

Example: planning a daily menu based on the USDA food guidelines

[HE] (5) 1 :

5.1.1) Draw conclusions about the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (6) 3 :

6.1.3) Describe benefits of practicing healthy behaviors.

Examples: using household products only for intended purposes, dietary choices, physical activity, drinking plenty of water

In this classroom resource from PBS LearningMedia, students watch a video about getting and keeping fit in a non-judgemental way. When Arthur doesn't fit into his costume for the play, he's shocked to learn that he's become "husky-sized." Now he's serious about getting in shape. Will he turn to an all-protein diet? Eat only herbs and berries? Or will he try something really radical... like exercise?! This is a free resource. This resource also includes links to additional activities to use with the video.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (4) 20 :

4.7.1) Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health.

Example: planning a daily menu based on the USDA food guidelines

Students test their knowledge about the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health with this interactive quiz from Arthur's Family Health. Students get immediate feedback as they answer questions about healthy eating habits and fitness activities on this ten question quiz.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (1) 1 :

1.1.1) Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.

[HE] (2) 1 :

2.1.1) Describe behaviors that enhance physical and mental health.

[HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (4) 1 :

4.1.1) Describe school practices that promote a safe and healthy environment.

[HE] (4) 2 :

4.1.2) Compare unhealthy and healthy eating patterns, including eating in moderation.

[HE] (5) 1 :

5.1.1) Draw conclusions about the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (6) 3 :

6.1.3) Describe benefits of practicing healthy behaviors.

Examples: using household products only for intended purposes, dietary choices, physical activity, drinking plenty of water

Serving Up MyPlate is a collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into Math, Science, English Language Arts, and Health. This yummy curriculum introduces the importance of eating from all five food groups using the MyPlate  icon and a variety of hands-on activities. Students also learn the importance of physical activity in staying healthy.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 2 :

K.1.2) Identify healthy food choices.

Example: MyPlate

[HE] (1) 1 :

1.1.1) Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.

[HE] (2) 20 :

2.7.1) Predict how healthy behaviors can reduce health risks.

Example: predicting how a healthy sleep routine promotes academic success

[HE] (3) 1 :

3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

[HE] (4) 2 :

4.1.2) Compare unhealthy and healthy eating patterns, including eating in moderation.

[HE] (5) 1 :

5.1.1) Draw conclusions about the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

This is a free classroom resource from PBS LearningMedia.  Students watch a video to learn how to cut their sugar intake.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.