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


HealthTeacher Lesson Title
1. Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. (D, PH, N, H) a. Explain how childhood injuries and illnesses can be prevented or treated. Safety Counts
How Immunizations Help
b. Describe relationships between personal health behaviors and individual well-being. Covering Sneezes and Coughs
Brushing Teeth
Flossing Teeth
Wash Away the Germs
Caring for Our Skin
c. Describe the functions of the five senses. NA
d. Identify the food groups of the Pyramid. Food Guide Pyramid
e. Identify emergency numbers. Emergencies: Getting Help
Help in an Emergency
2. Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services. (C, S, CH) a. Identify health products and services used by adults/children. My Community
b. Identify healthy helpers in the community. Doctors
Nurses
3. Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. (PH, S) a. Demonstrate safe behavior in daily activity. Riding in the Back Seat
Buddy Systems
Safety Counts
b. Demonstrate positive personal hygiene. Brushing Teeth
Flossing Teeth
Wash Away the Germs
Getting Ready to Eat
4. Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. (M) a. Understand the differences among peers and how they relate to culture. I Am Unique and So Are You
b. Understand procedures in the case of an emergency. Emergencies: Getting Help
5. Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. (PH, F, M, S) a. Demonstrate ability to work in group settings without interfering with others. NA
b. Explain healthy ways to express feelings. Expressing Uncomfortable Feelings
Feelings
Dealing With Feelings
c. Identify ways families meet the needs and wants of each family member. Family Roles and Diversity
6. Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. (N, PH, H, S) a. Demonstrate an ability to identify healthy food. Let's Make a Snack
b. Demonstrate healthy choices (i.e., engaging in activity). Let's Go Shopping
Let's Get Physical
c. Explain how to set personal health goals and track progress toward achievement. Let's Feed Our Bodies
7. Understand the importance of demonstrating the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health. (C, PH, F) a. Discuss the importance of influencing others to make healthy choices. Let's Make a Snack
b. Demonstrate an ability to recognize health services in the community (i.e., firefighter, sanitation worker, police officer, paramedics, etc.). Doctors
Police Officers
Pharmacists
Fire Fighters
Optometrists
Nurses
Sanitation Workers
Crossing Guards