Grade 3 Health New Hampshire Standards

Emotional Health

importance of clean hair

relationship between physical activity, eating, and health

how to use prescribed medicines appropriately

how to make a personal commitment not to use

strategies to prevent head lice and other parasitic infections

about puberty and adolescence

types of exercise: aerobic, stretching, strengthening

ways to resist pressure to use

benefits of decreasing fat intake

Community Health Services

family influences

effects of changes in families, e.g., birth, marriage, divorce, death

characteristics of nonverbal communication

how to prevent choking

peer influences

how to accept personal responsibility for choices about alcohol and other non-medicinal drug use

roles of various health care providers

benefits of using sunscreen

peer influences

how to express needs, wants, and feelings

how marketing, packaging, and advertising influence food choices

Healthful Choices about AOD Use

Prevention of Sports and Exercise Injuries

resources for health information, e.g., library, health department, Internet, voluntary agencies

how individual behavior affects the environment and the community, e.g., recycling

benefits of consuming more water, fruits, vegetables, grains, and calcium-rich foods

Personal Safety

ways to manage diabetes, asthma, and allergies

family influences

techniques for safe food preparation, serving, and storage

conflict resolution techniques

how to prevent poisoning

diversity of family structures

how to prevent animal bites

how to recognize child abuse and get help

actions that show sense of power (empowerment)

practices for medicine cabinet safety

buddy systems

benefits of wearing protective clothing

long-term and short-term health benefits

environmentally safe ways to discard waste materials

financial benefits

types of waste materials that can be reduced, reused, or recycled

ways to communicate respect for diversity, e.g., mental and physical disabilities, culture, race/ethnicity

strategies that build relationships with family members and other adults

ways to manage conflict

Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

Healthful Physical Activity

Choosing to Be Tobacco Free

harmful effects of tobacco

Communicating Healthful Choices about AOD Use

Mental Health

Growth and Development

how to develop personal plans that include a variety of types and amounts of activity

how to get help to deal with pressure to use

strategies to prevent fires

second-hand smoke risks

Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of AOD Use

Food Safety

how to use over-the-counter vitamins and other drugs appropriately

risks of incorrect use of medicines

Resources and Support

how to identify stressors

Selecting and Using Health Care Products and Services

importance of regular dental cleaning and checkups

when to get help

Physical Activity

Family Life and Sexuality

importance of adult supervision

strategies for protection from cold, heat, and sun during activity, e.g, sunscreen

why to get help

how to identify abuse

internal influences

Positive Self-Image

how to get help and support

how to read food nutrition labels

phases of a workout: warmup, work out, cool down

peer influences

how to use personal flotation devices

ways to avoid threatening situations

Healthful Eating

Tobacco

Violence Prevention

importance of using bicycle helmets

importance of clean clothing

environmentally safe options for using natural resources

characteristics of positive role models

ways to avoid weapons

benefits of moderating sugar intake

positive ways to handle emotions, e.g., fear, anger, happiness, sadness

how to treat minor wounds and burns

strategies to stay safe around electricity

Positive and Negative Influences on AOD Use

peer influences

Environmental Health and Resource Conservation

how to speak effectively, e.g., I-statements, eye contact, assertiveness

Influences on Physical Activity

the difficulty of stopping tobacco use

proper eye and ear care

Nutrition

cultural influences

Injury Prevention

cultural influences

how to stop, drop, and roll

physical, social, and emotional effects

that most people do not use tobacco

how to develop personal plans that account for personal preferences, restrictions, and barriers

escape plans

how to encourage others not to use

Water Safety

Tobacco Harms Health

Accessing Nutrition Information and Products

influences on different types of AOD use

internal influences

benefits and correct use of medicine

Dietary Guidelines

school rules for taking medicine at school

professionals who protect the health and safety of the community/neighborhood, e.g., public health professionals, public safety professionals, environmentalists

Families and Relationships

features of the Food Guide Pyramid

strategies for safe walking

how to get help

differences between medicinal and non-medicinal drug use

how to get help

Fire Safety

being safe in cars (riding in the back seats)

whom to ask for help

importance of immunizations

safety techniques for dealing with strangers

strategies to build and maintain healthy friendships

school and community health providers, e.g., EMTs, environmentalists, public health nurses, pharmacists

Traffic Safety

techniques for preventing disease transmission, e.g., covering sneezes and coughs, frequent hand washing

family influences

energy available from foods (calories)

Personal Health Care

importance of using protective equipment

healthful strategies for dealing with personal food preferences, restrictions, and barriers

pressures to use

that nicotine is a drug

ways to deal with frustration

differences between dependence and addiction

physical changes

that energy is expended during exercise

Community and Environmental Health

strategies for bicycle safety

steps for helping others

how to assess personal likes and dislikes

Personal and Consumer Health

universal precautions (infection control procedures)

precautions when entering or being around water

social benefits

internal influences

how to be a responsible family member

how to report weapons

strategies to prevent hazardous exposures, e.g., UV light, lead, asbestos, pesticides, unclean water

body changes that occur during growth and development

benefits of not using AOD (physical, social, emotional, legal, financial)

personal assets and strengths

emotional changes

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication

legal factors

how to select variety and proportions of foods (consistent with Food Guide Pyramid)

how to evaluate unsafe settings or weather conditions

ways to deal with bullying

public health services in the community

family influences

ways to reduce stress

ways to communicate respect for self and others

techniques to refuse AOD use

ways to avoid contact with infectious agents

signs of physical exhaustion

dangers of riding with impaired driver

Influences on Food Choices

Alcohol and Other Drugs

effective techniques for tooth care: brushing and flossing

risks of inhalants

Influences on Tobacco Use

risks of different types of tobacco

about growing and aging

Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits and Risks of Medicinal Drugs

importance of using safety belts

Balancing Food Intake and Physical Activity

importance of bathing

signs and behaviors of AOD use

about appropriate and inappropriate touch

ways to encourage others not to use

First Aid Care and Prevention

benefits and risks of physical activity, including mental and social benefits

benefits of healthful eating (short-term and long-term benefits and risks)

actions that show sense of belonging (connectiveness)

effective listening skills, e.g., reflective listening

advertising

ways to manage and reduce anger

how to make a personal commitment not to use

school bus safety practices

value of regular health care screenings

social changes

food sanitation (hands, food, utensils, surfaces)

importance of healthful eating

effective techniques for hand washing

Preventing Disease and Infection