Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--short- and long-term impacts. The student identifies and analyzes the short- and long-term impacts of the use and misuse of alcohol; tobacco; drugs, including prescription drugs; and other substances
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United States Curriculum
Grade 6 Health Education
Browse 44 curriculum-aligned lesson resources.
Analyze internal and external factors that influence healthy eating and physical activity behaviors
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Analyze the impact of moderate physical activity and dietary choices on the prevention of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes
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Analyze the impact that bullying has on both victims and bullies
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Analyze the role of hormones related to growth and development and personal health
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Compare immediate and long-term effects of personal health care choices such as personal and dental hygiene
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Create and discuss personal life goals that one wishes to achieve and consider the financial impact of graduating from high school, having a full-time job, and waiting until
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Define and distinguish between friendship, infatuation, dating/romantic relationships, and marriage
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Define micronutrients, including calcium and iron, and their recommended daily allowances
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Demonstrate healthy methods for communicating emotions in a variety of scenarios
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Describe and recognize the signs, symptoms, and treatments of vector-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease or West Nile Virus
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Describe changes in male and female anatomy and physiology during puberty and how rates and patterns of development can vary between individuals
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Describe healthy and unhealthy dietary practices
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Describe healthy and unhealthy self-management strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and grief
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Describe the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including combining drugs, and the dangers associated with each
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Discuss and analyze consequences resulting from inappropriate digital and online communication such as social media posts, sending and receiving photos, sexting, and pornography
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Discuss and demonstrate how to listen and respect others' feelings and perspectives in a variety of scenarios
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Discuss and demonstrate strategies for avoiding violence, gangs, weapons, and human trafficking
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Discuss appropriate personal digital and online communication boundaries
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Discuss ways to seek the input of parents and other trusted adults in problem solving issues relating to violence and bullying
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Evaluate the importance of choosing lower sodium alternatives to foods that have high levels of sodium such as salty snacks and canned vegetables
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Examine the outcomes of healthy and unhealthy methods for managing challenges related to long-term health conditions of self and others
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Explain the impact of peer influence on decision making regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
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Explain the importance of clearly communicating and respecting personal boundaries and using refusal skills related to physical intimacy such as holding hands, hugging, and kissing
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Healthy eating and physical activity--nutrition and physical activity literacy. The student obtains, processes, and understands basic physical activity and nutrition information needed to make health-promoting decisions
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Healthy eating and physical activity--physical activity. The student identifies, analyzes, and applies strategies for enhancing and maintaining optimal personal physical fitness throughout the lifespan
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Identify and describe practices used to safely store and properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs
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Identify and describe strategies for avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, including opioids
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Identify current health-related issues and recommendations or guidelines
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Identify examples of who, when, where, and how to get help related to unsafe situations regarding the use and misuse of alcohol; tobacco; drugs, including prescription drugs
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Identify how exposure to family violence can influence behavior and the importance of reporting suspected abuse
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Identify how physical and social changes impact self-esteem
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Identify how technology is used to recruit or manipulate potential victims of sex trafficking
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Identify physical and social influences on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use behaviors
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Identify teen pregnancy as a possible outcome of sexual activity
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Identify that physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and exploitation are all forms of abuse
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Identify ways of reporting suspected sexual abuse involving self or others such as telling a parent or another trusted adult
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Identify ways such as alternative activities and refusal skills to prevent or avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and other substances
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Identify ways to report a suspected abuse of drugs to a parent, school administrator, teacher, or another trusted adult
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Identify what emotional risks are associated with sexual activity between unmarried persons of school age
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Identify why abstinence from sexual activity is the only method that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy; STDs/STIs, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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List healthy ways to express friendship, affection, and love
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Mental health and wellness--risk and protective factors. The student recognizes the influence of various factors on mental health and wellness
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Physical health and hygiene--body systems. The student examines the structure, function, and relationships of body systems and their relevance to personal health
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