National Health Education Standards Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. Performance Indicators: PreK to Grade 2 5.2.1 Identify situations when a health-related decision is needed. 5.2.2 Differentiate between situations when a health-related decision can be made individually or when assistance is needed. Grades 3 to 5 5.5.1 Identify health-related situations that might require a thoughtful decision. 5.5.2 Analyze when assistance is needed in making a health-related decision. Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. Performance Indicators: PreK to Grade 2 6.2.1 Identify a short-term personal health goal and take action toward achieving the goal. 6.2.2 Identify who can help when assistance is needed to achieve a personal health goal. Grades 3 to 5 6.5.1Set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement. 6.5.2 Identify resources to assist in achieving a personal health goal. Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. Performance Indicators: PreK to Grade 2 7.2.1 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health. 7.2.2 Demonstrate behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks. Grades 3 to 5 7.5.1 Identify responsible personal health behaviors. 7.5.2 Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health. 7.5.3 Demonstrate a variety of behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks.
Ubbes, Valerie A. (editor and genre designer); Aburmaieleh, Abdul (translator)