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Cobb County School District
Health
Health - Grade 4
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

PS1: COMPREHEND CONCEPTS
The learner will be able to comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
  
ллл H.4.1.1 Circulatory / Respiratory
The learner will be able to examine the effects of tobacco products on the respiratory and circulatory systems.
  

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H.4.1.2 Harmful Effects
The learner will be able to examine the harmful effects of drugs such as inhalants, alcohol, hallucinogens, and marijuana.
  
ллл H.4.1.3 Safety Rules
The learner will be able to explain the importance of safe and appropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins.
  
ллл H.4.1.4 Media Influence
The learner will be able to critique advertisements and commercials that encourage the use of medicines, alcohol, and tobacco products.
  
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Disease Prevention

ллл H.4.1.5 Digestive System
The learner will be able to recognize digestive diseases/illnesses (e.g., ulcers, colon cancer, eating disorders, and diabetes) and discuss methods of prevention.
  
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Growth and Development

ллл H.4.1.6 Digestive System
The learner will be able to identify the parts and major functions of the digestive system.
  

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H.4.1.7 Personal Health Practices
The learner will be able to relate how personal health practices dealing with nutrition, disease prevention, alcohol, tobacco products, and other drug use affect the functions of the digestive system.
  
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Mental Health

PS2: DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
  
PS3: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
  
л H.4.3.1 Peer Pressure
The learner will be able to identify positive and negative peer pressure.
  
ллл H.4.3.2 Refusal Skills
The learner will be able to explain how to assertively deal with negative peer pressure.
  
ллл H.4.3.3 Conflict Resolution
The learner will be able to practice appropriate negotiation skills to resolve conflict (e.g., "I" messages, conflict resolutions, active listening, re-stating, and effective communication skills).
  

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H.4.3.4 Respect of Self and Others
The learner will be able to name and practice skills that communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and others, including those with disabilities.
  

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H.4.3.5 Consequences
The learner will be able to describe and debate consequences of healthy and harmful friendship choices.
  
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Nutrition

PS4: INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
The learner will be able to analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
  
л H.4.4.1 Dietary Guidelines
The learner will be able to identify age-appropriate dietary guidelines.
  
ллл H.4.4.2 Food Pyramid
The learner will be able to evaluate personal diet based on recommended dietary guidelines and the food guide pyramid.
  

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H.4.4.3 Digestion
The learner will be able to conclude that foods must be digested before the body can use them.
  
л H.4.4.4 Food Preparation
The learner will be able to recognize the role of proper food storage and preparation in the prevention of illness.
  
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Personal Health

PS5: HEALTH-ENHANCING BEHAVIORS
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
  
PS6: ACCESS VALID HEALTH INFORMATION
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
  

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H.4.6.1 Personal Well Being
The learner will be able to relate the influence of rest, food choices, exercise, sleep, and recreation on a person's well being.
  

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H.4.6.2 Health Goal
The learner will be able to set a personal health goal based on an individual health risk assessment and make progress toward it's achievement.
  
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Safety

PS7: HEALTH ADVOCACY
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
  
л H.4.7.1 Accident Prevention
The learner will be able to predict the consequences of individual behavior related to accidents and injuries.
  
ллл H.4.7.2 Emergency Safety Plan
The learner will be able to formulate a responsible personal safety plan for emergencies that occur in the home and/or school.
  
ллл H.4.7.3 Violence Prevention
The learner will be able to identify threats to personal safety (e.g., child abuse, physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse).
  
ллл H.4.7.4 Resources
The learner will be able to identify local support systems concerning personal safety (e.g., family, teacher, religious advisor, friend, and counselor).
  
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