Courses of Study : Health Education (Grade 3)

Anchor Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Health Promotion
Health Behaviors
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
3.1.1) Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

Nutrition & Food
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
3.1.2) Illustrate the link between the six main nutrients and being healthy.

Drug Awareness
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
3.1.3) Examine the harmful effects of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol on the body.

Hygiene
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
3.1.4) Describe strategies and skills important to personal hygiene.

Disease Prevention & Health Care
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
3.1.5) Identify symptoms which might need treatment from health care providers.

Examples: fever, sore throat, toothache

Safety
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
3.1.6) Identify personal protection equipment needed for sports or recreational activities.

Dimensions of Health
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 0
3.1.7) Identify positive examples of environmental health.

Anchor Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Analyzing Influences
Family, Peer, & Culture
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 3
Classroom Resources: 3
3.2.1) Describe how family influences personal health practices and behaviors.

a. Identify ways that peers can influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Media & Technology
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 0
3.2.2) Compare a variety of media messages affecting consumer health decisions.

Anchor Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
Access to Information
Information, Products, & Services
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
3.3.1) List reliable health-related information, products, and services.

Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 0
3.3.2) Identify sources of accurate information about health products, information, and services.

Anchor Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Interpersonal Communication
Social
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 12
Classroom Resources: 12
3.4.1) Practice skills needed to develop and maintain personal relationships.

Examples: conflict resolution, role play

Emotions & Feelings
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 10
Classroom Resources: 10
3.4.2) Discuss healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.

Examples: using appropriate refusal skills, manners, communication

Conflict Resolution
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 9
Classroom Resources: 9
3.4.3) Recognize causes of conflicts and apply nonviolent strategies to manage or resolve situations.

Refusal Skills
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 1
Classroom Resources: 1
3.4.4) State effective refusal skills to enhance health.

Examples: responding effectively in refusing alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 0
3.4.5) Explain that each person has the right to tell others not touch his or her body.

Anchor Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Decision-Making
Problem Solving
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 6
Classroom Resources: 6
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

Anchor Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Goal-Setting
Self-Awareness
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
3.6.1) Set a personal, health-enhancing goal to pursue for several weeks.

Examples: setting good morning and bedtime routines, eating more fruits and vegetables

Problem-Solving
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 2
Classroom Resources: 2
3.6.2) Identify barriers to achieving personal health goals, determine how to achieve, and monitor progress.

Anchor Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Self-Management
Monitor Progress
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 8
Classroom Resources: 8
3.7.1) Develop a plan for responsible personal health behavior.

Examples: keeping an activity log, planning activities that reduce stress

Injury Prevention
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 4
Classroom Resources: 4
3.7.2) Describe healthy practices that maintain or improve personal health.

Examples: wearing appropriate footwear or clothing for outdoor activity

Anchor Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Advocacy
Promote Healthy Habits
Health Education (2019)
Grade(s): 3
All Resources: 0
3.8.1) Research public health and environmental laws that protect personal health.

Examples: laws dealing with dumping, polluting, littering, secondhand smoke, recycling