Courses of Study : Health Education (Grade 3)

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1 ) Recognize media messages affecting consumer health decisions.

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2 ) Relate common health problems to environmental factors.

Examples: flu and colds due to germ transmission indoors, sunburn due to overexposure to the sun

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3 ) Describe factors that may cause changes in family units.

Examples: death, divorce, remarriage, birth, adoption, promotion, relocation

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4 ) Identify behaviors that should be reported to responsible adults.

Examples: use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol; incidence of abuse, neglect, or physical fighting or threats

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5 ) Explain why having friends with health conditions or special needs can be safe.

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6 ) Identify ways to create and maintain healthy friendships.

Examples: using assertive communication skills, disagreeing respectfully

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7 ) Identify resources that assist with mental and emotional health.

Examples:

-  school—nurse, guidance counselor, administrator, resource officer

-  community—parent or other trusted adult

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8 ) List a food source for each of the major nutrients.

Examples:

-  proteins and fats—meat

-  carbohydrates and vitamins—vegetables

-  water and minerals—fruit

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9 ) Identify portion sizes and number of daily servings needed from each food group using MyPyramid.

•  Choosing food and beverages based on balance, moderation, and variety
•  Explaining nutrient and caloric information found on a nutrition facts label
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10 ) Describe types, causes, and symptoms of communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

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11 ) Identify skills needed to make healthy decisions regarding the use of drugs or other harmful substances.

Examples: resistance skills, resilience skills

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12 ) Identify safety rules for using medicine.

Examples: following directions on personal prescriptions, avoiding sharing personal medications with others

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13 ) Distinguish between legal and illegal drugs.