Standard(s):
[HE] HED (9-12) 8 : HE.2.1) Analyze the influence of external factors on health beliefs and behaviors.
a. Analyze how family, culture, school, and community influence the health practice and behaviors of individuals.
Examples: explaining how holiday celebrations and traditions such as over indulgence in eating and consuming alcohol affect health behaviors; explaining how extra-curricular activities and schedules result in over-consumption of fast food
b. Examine how peers influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
c. Examine how peers influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
Example: influence of media on teen body image, sexual activity, drugs, alcohol, violence, cyber-bullying.
d. Cite evidence of how public health policies and government regulations can influence health promotion and disease prevention.
[HE] HED (9-12) 13 : HE.3.1) Evaluate the accessibility and validity of health information, products, and services.
Example: determining the credibility of resources both online and offline
[HE] HED (9-12) 16 : HE.3.4) Explain current laws related to underage drinking, distracted driving, and driving under the influence.
[HE] HED (9-12) 22 : HE.5.1) Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision-making.
Examples: peer pressure, cultural pressures, socio-economic status
[HE] HED (9-12) 29 : HE.7.1) Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.
a. Describe healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Examples: effective communication skills and safety techniques, reading and understanding medicine labels, immunizations, wellness checkups and compliance
b. Identify negative behaviors that increase health risks to self and others.
Examples: distracted driving, drinking and driving, illegal drug use, vaping, smoking, unprotected sex, behaviors resulting in intentional or unintentional injuries, poor eating habits, physical inactivity
c. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of both parents in teen parenting.
Examples: shared responsibilities; social, financial and educational challenges