K-12 Health Lesson Plans and Curriculum
Alignment Tables
Minnesota Health Education Quality Teaching Network Benchmarks

National Standard MN Benchmark HealthTeacher Lesson Plan Title
1. Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. 1. The student will describe how physical, social, and emotional environments influence personal health. NA
Alcohol and Other Drugs Physical Activity Is Good for Me
Community and Environmental Health Family Changes
Family Life and Sexuality Treating Minor Wounds and Burns
Injury Prevention Be Safe
Mental Health NA
Nutrition NA
Personal and Consumer Health Influences on Activity
Real Friends Protect Us
Physical Activity NA
Tobacco
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services. 1. The student will explain how media influences the selection of health information, products and services. Food Packages
NA
NA
NA
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. 1. The student will compare behaviors that are safe to those that are risky or harmful. Drugs and Goals Don't Mix
NA
Storing Foods
Reducing Pollution and Conserving Resources
Staying Safe
Getting Help
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. 2. The student will demonstrate strategies to improve or maintain personal health. Friends
I'm Unique
Feelings
Nutrients and Food Groups
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Nutrients and Food Groups
NA
NA
4. Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. 1. The student will describe how culture influences personal health behaviors. NA
I'm Unique
Let's Get Physical
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. 1. The student will distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication. NA
Family Communication
Family Communication
NA
2. The student will identify attentive listening skills to build and maintain healthy relationships. How to Listen
How to Listen
NA
People We Admire
NA
Resolving Conflict
Conflict Resolution
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. 1. The student will explain when to ask for assistance in making health-related decisions and setting health goals. Getting Help
NA
Real Friends Protect Us
NA
Let's Feed Our Bodies
Let's Get Physical
Let's Feed Our Bodies
7. Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. 1. The student will identify community agencies that advocate for healthy individuals, families, and communities. NA
Staying Safe
Getting Help
The Environment and the Community
Ready to Recycle!
Reusing Waste Materials
Storing Foods
NA