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Health - Grade 8 |
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Goals and Descriptions |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
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PS1: INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
The learner will be able to
analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
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H.8.1.1 Consequences: Fetus/Child
The learner will be able to
assess the consequences on the fetus and child (birth through age 19) of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs.
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H.8.1.2 Effects and Resources
The learner will be able to
recognize signs and symptoms of chemical dependency and identify appropriate resources for help and support.
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H.8.1.3 Consequences: Teen
The learner will be able to
describe the consequences associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs in teen relationships (e.g., physical abuse, date rape, violence, teen pregnancy, and drinking and driving).
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H.8.1.4 Refusal Skills
The learner will be able to
practice countering aggressive behavior and intimidation by refusing to use tobacco products, alcohol and other drugs.
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H.8.1.5 Alternatives
The learner will be able to
propose alternatives to using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs (including involvement in groups such as SAAD, ALANON, ALATEEN).
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PS2: COMPREHEND CONCEPTS
The learner will be able to
comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
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H.8.2.1 Communicable Diseases
The learner will be able to
describe cause, effects and prevention of communicable diseases.
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H.8.2.2 HIV/AIDS
The learner will be able to
recognize that sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, are communicable diseases.
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H.8.2.3 Incurable Virus
The learner will be able to
recognize that HIV/AIDS is caused by a virus and is currently incurable and fatal.
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H.8.2.4 HIV/AIDS: Transmission
The learner will be able to
identify and explain the ways in which HIV/AIDS is transmitted and identify behaviors that increase the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
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H.8.2.5 Myths
The learner will be able to
list misconceptions about the virus that causes HIV/AIDS and its transmission.
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H.8.2.6 Abstinence
The learner will be able to
recognize the importance of individuals abstaining from premarital sex and intravenous drug use to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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H.8.2.7 Prevention Methods Effectiveness
The learner will be able to
identify methods of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and discuss whether or not they are effective.
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H.8.2.8 Abstinence: HIV/AIDS
The learner will be able to
recognize that abstaining from sexual activity and refraining from intravenous drug use are the most effective methods of preventing HIV/AIDS.
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H.8.2.9 Abstinence: STD's
The learner will be able to
recognize abstinence from sexual activity as the only sure method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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PS3: COMMUNICATION
The learner will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
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H.8.3.1 Peer Pressure
The learner will be able to
recognize how sexual decisions are influenced by group pressures (e.g., community, media, peer).
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H.8.3.2 Refusal Skills
The learner will be able to
identify ways of resisting persuasive tactics regarding sexual involvement (e.g., saying "no", negotiation, using refusal, and decision-making skills).
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H.8.3.3 Maturation
The learner will be able to
analyze physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during the process of maturing.
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PS4: DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
The learner will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
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PS5: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The learner will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
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H.8.5.1 Self Esteem
The learner will be able to
assess personal characteristics associated with positive self-esteem.
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H.8.5.2 Friendship
The learner will be able to
discuss the influence of self-identify and group acceptance in choosing friends.
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H.8.5.3 Conflict Resolution
The learner will be able to
analyze possible causes of conflict among youth and styles/strategies to handle them (e.g., gangs).
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H.8.5.4 Suicide
The learner will be able to
analyze causes of suicide, prevention, and its effects on survivors.
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H.8.5.5 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.8.5.6 Dating
The learner will be able to
identify social emotional, intellectual, and economic effects of dating.
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H.8.5.7 Decision Making
The learner will be able to
recognize that having children is best undertaken in marriage.
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H.8.5.8 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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H.8.5.9 Personal Goals
The learner will be able to
set a personal goal for improving health and lifestyle based on an individual health risk assessment and make progress toward its achievement.
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PS6: INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
The learner will be able to
analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
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H.8.6.1 Risk Reduction
The learner will be able to
analyze the relationship between nutrition and disease prevention.
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H.8.6.2 Dietary Imbalance
The learner will be able to
identify disorders associated with malnutrition and obesity.
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PS7: HEALTH-ENHANCING BEHAVIORS
The learner will be able to
demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
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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.
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H.8.8.1 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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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.8.9.1 Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
The learner will be able to
analyze safety factors for motorized and non-motorized vehicles and equipment for land and water purposes.
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H.8.9.2 First Aid
The learner will be able to
demonstrate appropriate first-aid procedures for shock, bleeding, and muscular and skeletal injuries.
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H.8.9.3 Violence Prevention
The learner will be able to
identify threats to personal safety (e.g., incest, rape, date rape).
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H.8.9.4 Resources
The learner will be able to
identify local support system concerning personal safety (e.g., family, teacher, religious advisor, friend, and counselor).
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