K-12 Health Lesson Plans and Curriculum
Alignment Tables
Illinois Alignment Documents

STATE GOAL 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.
A. Describe and explain the structure and functions of the human body systems and how they interrelate. HealthTeacher Lesson Title
Early Elementary 23.A.1 Identify basic parts of body systems and their functions (e.g., heart, lungs, eyes). My Happy Healthy Heart
Late Elementary 23.A.2 Identify basic body systems and their functions (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, nervous). Heart Smart
Middle/Junior High School 23.A.3 Explain how body systems interact with each other (e.g., blood transporting nutrients from the digestive system and oxygen from the respiratory system The Circulatory System
Early High School 23.A.4 Explain how body system functions can be maintained and improved (e.g., exercise, nutrition, safety). The Cardiovascular System
Late High School [BLANK]
B. Explain the effects of health-related actions on the body systems. HealthTeacher Lesson Title
Early Elementary 23.B.1 Identify healthy actions that influence the functions of the body (e.g., cleanliness, proper diet, exercise). Brushing Teeth
Flossing Teeth
Caring for Our Skin
How Immunizations Help
Covering Sneezes and Coughs
Wash Away the Germs
Looking at Medicine Labels
Well Care Visits
Yikes, Lice!
Safe in the Sun
Care of Eyes and Ears
Let's Get Physical
Good for Your Heart
Let's Move
Physical Activity Is Good for Me
Warm Up and Cool Down
Getting Ready to Eat
Food Guide Pyramid
Let's Feed Our Bodies
Let's Get Cooking
Nutrients and Food Groups
The Most Important Meal of the Day
Healthy Habits
The Fruit Group
Our Bodies Need Water
No Tobacco!
Stay Safe and Healthy
Be Smart, Don't Start
My Incredible Machine
Late Elementary 23.B.2 Differentiate between positive and negative effects of health-related actions on body systems (e.g., drug use, exercise, diet). To Air Is Human (Inhalants)
Drugs in the News (Decision-Making)
Refuse to Use
Choosing Friends
Surveying OTC Medicines
Learning about HIV/AIDS
The Food Guide Pyramid
It's a Matter of Balance
Finding Fat
Healthful Snacks
Healthful Eating and Exercise
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Skin Care and Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
Preventing Infectious Illness
Using Medicines Appropriately
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Flexibility and Cardio-respiratory Fitness
Warm-up, Cool Down
Learning More about Tobacco
Decisions about Tobacco and Health
Clean Air Is Healthy
What's in Tobacco Smoke?
Middle/Junior High School 23.B.3 Explain the effects of health-related actions upon body systems (e.g., fad diets, orthodontics, avoiding smoking, alcohol use and other drug use). No Call for Alcohol
Inhalants, Don't Go There
Steroids
Marijuana and THC
Looking at Barriers
Abstinence
It's OK to Say No
Preventing HIV/STD
Getting Help with Feelings
Recognizing the Connectio Between Stress and Depression
Stress Me Out!
Dietary Guidelines
Food Guide Pyramid
Nutrients and Food Labels
Why Do We Eat What We Eat?
Physical Activity and Food: The Connection
Reducing Health Risks
Hygiene and Adolescence
Selecting and Using Health Care Products
Using OTC and Prescription Medications Wisely
Using Health Care Services Wisely
Benefits of Physical Activity
Playing It Safe
The Real Truth about Tobacco
Unsafe in any Form
Saying the Right Thing
Making Healthful Decisions about Tobacco
Early High School 23.B.4 Explain immediate and long-term effects of health habits on the body systems (e.g., diet/heart disease, exercise/fat reduction, stress management/emotional health). Weighing the Options
Late High School 23.B.5 Understand the effects of healthy living on individuals and their future generations (e.g., not using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during pregnancy). No Form of Tobacco is Safe
Avoiding Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
C. Describe factors that affect growth and development. HealthTeacher Lesson Title
Early Elementary 23.C.1 Identify individual differences in growth and development among people. Family Changes
I Am Special and So Are You
Positive Self Image
I'm Unique
Late Elementary 23.C.2aIdentify physical, mental, social and cultural factors affecting growth and development of children (e.g., nutrition, self-esteem, family and illness). Alcohol and Other Drug Lessons
Physical Activity Lessons
Nutrition Lessons
Family Health and Sexuality Lessons
Tobacco Lessons
Injury Prevention Lessons
Personal and Consumer Health Lessons
23.C.2b Identify stages in growth and development (e.g., stages in the life cycle from infancy to old age).
Middle/Junior High School 23.C.3 Describe the relationships among physical, mental and social health factors during adolescence (e.g., the effects of stress on physical and mental performance, effects of nutrition on growth). No Call for Alcohol
Inhalants, Don't Go There
Steroids
Marijuana and THC
Looking at Barriers
Causes of Conflicts
Avoiding Conflicts
Resolving Conflicts
Avoiding Gangs and Bullies
Suicide Prevention
Preventing Child Abuse
Feeling Positive about Yourself
Friends, Friends, Friends
Positive Influences
Managing Feelings
Getting Help with Feelings
Stress Me Out!
Problems in Relationships
Dietary Guidelines
Physical Activity and Food: The Connection
Benefits of Physical Activity
Reducing Health Risks
Selecting and Using Health Care Products
Changing Bodies
Changing Minds
Menstruation and Sperm Production
Looking at Barriers
Preventing HIV/STD
Making Healthful Decisions about Tobacco
Hygiene and Adolescence
Early High School 23.C.4Describe changes inphysical health and body functions at various stages of the life cycle. The Cardiovascular System
Late High School 23.C.5Explain how the aging process affects body systems (e.g., vision, hearing, immune system). Causes of Illness