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Health
Health - Grade 7
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

PS1: INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
The learner will be able to analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
  
ллл H.7.1.1 Effects
The learner will be able to analyze the effects of alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs on the immune, nervous, and reproductive systems.
  

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H.7.1.2 Steroids
The learner will be able to evaluate the harmful consequences of anabolic steroid use.
  
ллл H.7.1.3 Media
The learner will be able to analyze alcohol, tobacco products, and other drug advertisements and promotional products and develop counter arguments.
  

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H.7.1.4 Treatment Resources
The learner will be able to name information, treatment, and rehabilitation resources available in the community.
  
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Disease Prevention

PS2: COMPREHEND CONCEPTS
The learner will be able to comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
  

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H.7.2.1 Communicable Diseases
The learner will be able to recognize that STDs, including HIV/AIDS, are communicable diseases.
  
л H.7.2.2 Incurable Virus
The learner will be able to recognize that HIV/AIDS is caused by a virus and is currently incurable and fatal.
  
ллл H.7.2.3 HIV/AIDS Transmission
The learner will be able to identify HIV/AIDS as a sexually transmitted disease and explain the ways HIV is transmitted.
  
ллл H.7.2.4 Immune System
The learner will be able to describe the effects of the AIDS virus on the immune system.
  
ллл H.7.2.5 Abstinence
The learner will be able to recognize abstaining from sexual activity and refraining from intravenous drug use as the most effective methods of preventing HIV/AIDS.
  

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H.7.2.6 Abstinence Benefits
The learner will be able to recognize abstinence from sexual activity as the most effective method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
  
ллл H.7.2.7 Prevention Method Effectiveness
The learner will be able to identify methods of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and discuss whether or not they are effective.
  
ллл H.7.2.8 Reproductive System
The learner will be able to list the parts of the male and female reproductive systems and describe their functions.
  
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Family Living

PS3: COMMUNICATION
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
  
ллл H.7.3.1 Peer Pressure
The learner will be able to recognize how sexual decisions are influenced by group pressure (e.g., community, media, peers).
  
ллл H.7.3.2 Refusal Skills
The learner will be able to identify ways of resisting persuasive tactics regarding sexual involvement (e.g., saying "no", negotiations and using refusal and decision-making skills.
  
л H.7.3.3 Children's Roles
The learner will be able to identify roles and responsibilities of children in the family.
  
л H.7.3.4 Parental Roles
The learner will be able to identify parental roles and responsibilities.
  

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H.7.3.5 Parental Responsibilities
The learner will be able to analyze changes in the prospective parents lifestyles and responsibilities before and after the birth of their baby.
  
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Mental Health

PS4: DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
  
PS5: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
  
ллл H.7.5.1 Stress Management
The learner will be able to discuss strategies to manage stress and feelings caused by disappointment, separation, and loss.
  

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H.7.5.2 Prejudices
The learner will be able to discuss prejudices, its roots, and its effects.
  
ллл H.7.5.3 Conflict Resolution
The learner will be able to describe necessary elements of conflict resolution ( e.g., nature of conflict, feelings, active listening, "I" messages, and restating), and show effective communication skills in general.
  
л H.7.5.4 Goal Setting
The learner will be able to identify the benefits of setting personal goals for maintaining a healthy body.
  

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H.7.5.5 Decision Making
The learner will be able to recognize that having children is best undertaken in marriage.
  
л H.7.5.6 Friendship
The learner will be able to identify characteristics of genuine friendship that enhance the good of the individual.
  
ллл H.7.5.7 Self Concept
The learner will be able to identify factors that promote a positive self-image (e.g., accepting responsibility; respect for self, authority and others; self-discipline, self-control, and the right to be assertive).
  
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Nutrition

PS6: INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
The learner will be able to analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
  
ллл H.7.6.1 Fast Foods
The learner will be able to investigate the nutritional value of various fast foods.
  

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H.7.6.2 Food Preparation
The learner will be able to compare the effects of various cooking and food preparation methods on the nutritional value of foods.
  

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H.7.6.3 Nutritional Resources
The learner will be able to identify various local, state, and national health resources that promote acceptable nutritional practices (e.g., American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, National Dairy Council, Local Cooperative Extension, National Institutes of Health, American Dietetic Association, etc).
  
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Personal Health

PS7: HEALTH-ENHANCING BEHAVIORS
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
  
PS8: ACCESS VALID HEALTH INFORMATION
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
  
ллл H.7.8.1 Hygiene
The learner will be able to develop strategies and skills for maintaining an adequate level of personal grooming and hygiene, emphasizing changes during adolescence.
  
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Safety

PS9: HEALTH ADVOCACY
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
  

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H.7.9.1 Accident Prevention
The learner will be able to examine factors contributing to accidents (e.g., carelessness, fatigue, emotions, and drugs).
  
ллл H.7.9.2 First Aid: Choking
The learner will be able to identify and explain the cause of choking and the appropriate strategies for prevention and treatment.
  
ллл H.7.9.3 First Aid: Heart Attack
The learner will be able to identify the most frequent symptoms of a heart attack and demonstrate proper first aid procedures.
  

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H.7.9.4 Resources
The learner will be able to identify local support system concerning personal safety (e.g., family, teacher, religious advisor, friend, counselor).
 

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H.7.9.5 Violence Prevention
The learner will be able to identify threats to personal safety (e.g., child abuse, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse).

 

 

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