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 explain how health is influenced by the interaction of body systems. Flexibility and Cardio-respiratory Fitness
Alcohol and Other Drugs Inhalants
What's in Tobacco Smoke?
Community and Environmental Health Marijuana and THC
Family Life and Sexuality What's in Tobacco Smoke?
Injury Prevention No Noise
Mental Health Learning about HIV/AIDS
Nutrition NA
Personal and Consumer Health Learning about HIV/AIDS
Physical Activity NA
Tobacco Passage into Puberty
NA
NA
NA
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services. 1. The student will describe characteristics of valid health information and health-promoting products and services. NA
Tell the Tobacco Ads What You Think
NA
2. The student will demonstrate the ability to locate health products and services. Health Services in the Community
Health Services in the Community
Ttreating Minor Injuries and Burns
Preventing Water Accidents
Health Services in the Community
Problems in Families
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. 1. The student will demonstrate ways to avoid and reduce threatening situations. You Know What to Say
Refuse to Use
Getting Help
Refuse to Use
Inhalants
Using OTC and Prescription Medications Wisely
Drugs in the News
Problems in Families
NA
NA
2. The student will describe responsible health behaviors. Refuse to Use
NA
No Call for Alcohol
Refuse to Use
Healthful Snacks
Types of Activity
Dental Hygiene
Respecting Myself and Others
Caring for Self and Others
4. Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. 1. The student will describe how messages from the media influence health behaviors. NA
NA
Tell the Tobacco Ads What You Think
Tell the Tobacco Ads What You Think
NA
NA
Finding Fat
NA
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. 1. The student will demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings. Families Give and Receive
Talking Skills
Stand Up for Your Health
The Passage into Puberty
NA
Resolving Conflicts
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. 2. The student will describe communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships. Friends
Family Communication
NA
Resolving Conflicts
Stand Up for Your Health
NA
NA
Decisions about Tobacco and Health
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. 1. The student will describe strategies and skills needed to attain personal health goals. The Benefits of Physical Activity
Finding Fat
Finding Fat
The Fruit Group
Drugs and Goals Don't Mix
NA
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Types of Activity
Finding Fat
7. Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. 1. The student will identify barriers to effective communication about health issues. NA
NA
Talking Skills
Family Communication
Avioding Weapons
2. The student will demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively when advocating for healthy individuals and family. Healthful Eating and Exercise
Healthful Eating and Exercise
Pulling It All Together - Planning a Healthy Menu
Reducing Pollution and Conserving Resources
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Clean Water