K-12 Health Lesson Plans and Curriculum
Alignment Tables
MS 2006 Health Competencies and Suggested Objectives
Grade 04


HealthTeacher Lesson Title
1. Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. (PH, C, D, N) a. Identify a relationship between health behaviors and individual well-being. Dental Hygiene
Sun Safe
b. Distinguish between communicable and non-communicable diseases. Learning about HIV/AIDS
Managing Diabetes, Asthma, and Allergies
c. Identify and practice strategies to reduce the spreading of germs. Universal Precautions
Preventing Infectious Illnesses
d. Identify and discuss serving sizes as recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Finding Fat
Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
Calcium
2. Demonstrate the ability to obtain valid health information and health-promoting products and services. (C, F, D, CH, N) a. Demonstrate the ability to locate resources from home, school and community that provide valid health information. Health Services in the Community
b. Distinguish between fact and opinion in health information. Health Services in the Community
3. Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. (D, S, M) a. Compare various factors influencing health. No Noise
Clean Water
b. Illustrate safety and injury prevention techniques. Warm Up Cool Down
Geared for Safety
c. Distinguish between drug use and misuse. Drugs Don't Solve Problems
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. (PH, CH, C) a. Identify advertising techniques used in marketing health related products. Living Longer through Labels
b. Explore differences in cultural diets. NA
c. Analyze ways health care technology can enhance personal health. Advertising and Food Choices
5. Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. (PH, M, HG, F) a. Apply a decision-making process to address personal health issues and problems. Decisions about Tobacco and Health
b. Identify ways (e.g., compassion, encouragement) to be sensitive to the feelings of others to include disabled and chronically-ill persons. Family Communication
6. Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. (PH, F, M, D) a. Investigate the effects of exercise on well-being. The Benefits of Physical Activity
b. Explain the impact of drug abuse on the individual, family, and community. No Call for Alcohol
c. Identify factors that influence decision-making. Who or What Influences You?
d. Identify proper ways to achieve health goals. Calcium
Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
7. Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. (F, H, C, N) a. Identify the characteristics of a good friend. Choosing Friends
b. Demonstrate healthy choices outside the school environment. Refuse to Use
c. Discuss ways that family time promotes healthy lifestyles. Families Give and Receive
d. Discuss ways that individuals can contribute to community well-being. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reducing Pollution and Conserving Resources