National Health Education Standards Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health. Performance Indicators: Pre-K-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 3-5 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. 5.5.3 List healthy options to health-related issues or problems. 5.5.4 Predict the potential outcomes of each option when making a health-related decision. 5.5.5 Choose a healthy option when making a decision. 5.5.6 Describe the outcomes of a health-related decision. Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. Performance Indicators: Pre-K-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 3-5 6.5.1 Set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement. 6.5.2 Identify resources to assist in achieving a personal health goal.
Ubbes, Valerie A. (editor and genre designer); Queenan, Kathleen (translator)