Grade 5 Health New Hampshire standards Standards

environmentally safe options for using natural resources

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

environmentally safe ways to discard waste materials

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

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

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

Environmental Health and Resource Conservation

public health services in the community

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

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

Community Health Services

Community and Environmental Health

roles of various health care providers

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

how to use prescribed medicines appropriately

value of regular health care screenings

Selecting and Using Health Care Products and Services

ways to manage diabetes, asthma, and allergies

benefits of wearing protective clothing

benefits of using sunscreen

strategies to prevent head lice and other parasitic infections

ways to avoid contact with infectious agents

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

importance of immunizations

Preventing Disease and Infection

body changes that occur during growth and development

proper eye and ear care

importance of regular dental cleaning and checkups

effective techniques for tooth care: brushing and flossing

importance of clean hair

importance of clean clothing

importance of bathing

effective techniques for hand washing

Personal Health Care

Personal and Consumer Health

whom to ask for help

how to get help and support

why to get help

when to get help

Resources and Support

how to identify abuse

characteristics of nonverbal communication

effective listening skills, e.g., reflective listening

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

strategies that build relationships with family members and other adults

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

strategies to build and maintain healthy friendships

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication

ways to reduce stress

how to identify stressors

ways to manage conflict

ways to deal with frustration

ways to manage and reduce anger

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

how to express needs, wants, and feelings

Emotional Health

actions that show sense of power (empowerment)

actions that show sense of belonging (connectiveness)

characteristics of positive role models

personal assets and strengths

Positive Self-Image

Mental Health

financial benefits

social benefits

long-term and short-term health benefits

Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

the difficulty of stopping tobacco use

that most people do not use tobacco

ways to encourage others not to use

ways to resist pressure to use

how to make a personal commitment not to use

Choosing to Be Tobacco Free

advertising

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Influences on Tobacco Use

second-hand smoke risks

risks of different types of tobacco

harmful effects of tobacco

that nicotine is a drug

Tobacco Harms Health

Tobacco

about growing and aging

about puberty and adolescence

social changes

physical changes

emotional changes

Growth and Development

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

ways to communicate respect for self and others

diversity of family structures

how to be a responsible family member

Families and Relationships

Family Life and Sexuality

signs of physical exhaustion

how to evaluate unsafe settings or weather conditions

importance of using protective equipment

Prevention of Sports and Exercise Injuries

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Influences on Physical Activity

importance of healthful eating

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

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

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

types of exercise: aerobic, stretching, strengthening

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

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

Healthful Physical Activity

Physical Activity

techniques for safe food preparation, serving, and storage

food sanitation (hands, food, utensils, surfaces)

Food Safety

relationship between physical activity, eating, and health

energy available from foods (calories)

that energy is expended during exercise

Balancing Food Intake and Physical Activity

how marketing, packaging, and advertising influence food choices

cultural influences

peer influences

family influences

how to assess personal likes and dislikes

Influences on Food Choices

Dietary Guidelines

features of the Food Guide Pyramid

how to read food nutrition labels

Accessing Nutrition Information and Products

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

benefits of moderating sugar intake

benefits of decreasing fat intake

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

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

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

Healthful Eating

Nutrition

how to report weapons

ways to avoid weapons

ways to deal with bullying

ways to avoid threatening situations

conflict resolution techniques

Violence Prevention

about appropriate and inappropriate touch

safety techniques for dealing with strangers

how to recognize child abuse and get help

Personal Safety

dangers of riding with impaired driver

school bus safety practices

strategies for bicycle safety

strategies for safe walking

being safe in cars (riding in the back seats)

importance of using safety belts

importance of using bicycle helmets

Traffic Safety

how to treat minor wounds and burns

practices for medicine cabinet safety

how to prevent poisoning

how to prevent choking

how to prevent animal bites

universal precautions (infection control procedures)

steps for helping others

how to get help

First Aid Care and Prevention

how to use personal flotation devices

precautions when entering or being around water

buddy systems

importance of adult supervision

Water Safety

how to stop, drop, and roll

strategies to stay safe around electricity

how to get help

escape plans

strategies to prevent fires

Fire Safety

Injury Prevention

how to encourage others not to use

how to get help to deal with pressure to use

techniques to refuse AOD use

Communicating Healthful Choices about AOD Use

how to make a personal commitment not to use

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

Healthful Choices about AOD Use

influences on different types of AOD use

legal factors

cultural influences

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

pressures to use

Positive and Negative Influences on AOD Use

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

signs and behaviors of AOD use

risks of inhalants

physical, social, and emotional effects

differences between dependence and addiction

Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of AOD Use

school rules for taking medicine at school

risks of incorrect use of medicines

benefits and correct use of medicine

differences between medicinal and non-medicinal drug use

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

Alcohol and Other Drugs