K-12 Health Lesson Plans and Curriculum
Alignment Tables
MS 2006 Health Competencies and Suggested Objectives
Grade 08


HealthTeacher Lesson Title
1. Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. (M, PH, D, H, DA, C) a. Describe some of the causes and effects of stress. Mental Health: Essential to Overall Health
b. Identify healthy ways to manage stress. Stress Me Out!
c. Discuss the unique traits of adolescents. Feeling Positive about Yourself
d. Identify ways individuals can reduce risk factors related to communicable and chronic diseases. Using Health Care Services Wisely
Reducing Health Risks
e. Identify the various components of the human life cycle. Causes of Illness
f. Explain factors involved in use and misuse of drugs/medicines. Use, Misuse or Abuse?
Using OTC and Prescription Medications Wisely
2. Demonstrate the ability to obtain valid health information. (CH, PH, C) a. Distinguish differences among various health care professionals. NA
b. Explain an individual's responsibility in choosing health products and services. Selecting and Using Health-care Products
c. Explain the reasons for public health laws and regulations. Preventing Child Abuse
3. Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. (S, D, PH, N, M, DA) a. Demonstrate common first aid procedures and identify ways to obtain various sources of help. First Aid Procedures
b. Discuss laws and regulations for the protection against drug abuse. Alcohol's Effects
c. Practice realistic personal goal-setting in the areas of family, school, extra-curricular activities and life-time experiences. Looking to My Future
Looking at Barriers
Food Guide Pyramid
d. Identify essential nutrients needed by the body and the nutrient sources. Nutrients and Food Labels
Putting It All Together - Planning a Healthy Menu
e. List local, state, and federal agencies involved in regulating the production, possession, and use of drugs. NA
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. (C, CH, PH) a. Analyze the positive and negative influences of technology and media on personal and family health. Families Give and Receive
b. Describe the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors. Influences on Physical Activity
c. Understand the relationship between peer association and health decisions. Benefits of Physical Activity
5. Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. (F, H, M) a. Demonstrate ways to cope with interpersonal conflicts. Avoiding Conflicts
b. Practice refusal skills for risk taking behaviors. No Call for Alcohol
It's OK to Say No
Preventing Child Abuse
Saying the Right Thing
c. Examine ways to promote positive behavior when dealing with individual differences. Recognizing Respect
6. Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. (N, PH, DA, F, M, H, S, D) a. Analyze how nutrition affects physical, mental, and emotional development. Physical Activity and Food: The Connection
b. Identify factors that influence individual decisions during adolescence. Saying the Right Thing
Influences on Physical Activity
Positive Influences
c. Develop a plan that addresses commitment and self-control. Don't Gamble with Your Future
d. Analyze how health related decisions are influenced by individuals, family, and community values. Why Do We Eat What We Eat?
Influences on Physical Activity
e. Predict how decisions regarding health behaviors have consequences for self and others. Steroids
Marijuana and THC
Looking at Barriers
Preventing STD/HIV
f. Create a personal health plan that encourages an active lifestyle. Living Longer through Labels
7. Demonstrate the ability to advocate personal, family, and community health. (C, CH, F, S, D) a. Explain ways to improve community health and techniques for conserving natural resources. Waste Not!
b. Identify services for people who abuse drugs. Use, Misuse or Abuse?
c. Advocate to local, state, and federal agencies for increased regulations on drug use and possession of drugs. NA
d. Explain ways students can help friends who may exhibit signs of suicide. Suicide Awareness