Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--prevention. The student analyzes information and applies critical-thinking skills to avoid substance use and misuse and recognizes the benefits of delayed use
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United States Curriculum
Grade 9 Health Education
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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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Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--treatment. The student recognizes and understands the options for treatment and how to seek help related to the use and misuse of alcohol; tobacco; drugs, including prescription drugs; and other substances
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Analyze how a healthy sense of self and making and respecting decisions about safe boundaries and limits promote healthy dating/romantic relationships
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Analyze how friendships provide a foundation for healthy dating/romantic relationships
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Analyze the importance and benefits of abstinence from sexual activity as it relates to emotional health and the prevention of pregnancy and STDs/STIs
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Compare and contrast physical and social influences on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use behaviors
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Describe how a healthy marriage can provide a supportive environment for the nurturing and development of children
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Describe signs and symptoms of STDs/STIs, including human papillomavirus (HPV), human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), chlamydia, syphilis
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Describe the ramifications of bullying behavior
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Develop strategies for preventing the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including recognizing the negative effects of combining drugs
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Discuss the importance of early detection and warning signs that prompt individuals of all ages to seek health care
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Discuss ways to participate in school-related efforts to address health-risk behaviors
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Evaluate food labels and menus to determine the nutritional content and value of foods and make healthy decisions about daily caloric intake
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Examine and discuss influences and pressures to become sexually active and why it is wrong to violate another person's boundaries and manipulate or threaten someone into sexual
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Examine examples of drug labels to determine the drug category and intended use
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Explain the legal responsibilities related to teen pregnancy, including child support and acknowledgement of paternity. Source: The provisions of this ยง115.38 adopted to be
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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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Healthy eating and physical activity--risk and protective factors. The student analyzes and applies risk and protective factors related to healthy eating and physical activity
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Injury and violence prevention and safety--digital citizenship and media. The student understands how to be a safe and responsible citizen in digital and online environments
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Injury and violence prevention and safety--healthy home, school, and community climate. The student understands that individual actions and awareness can impact safety, community, and environment
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Injury and violence prevention and safety--safety skills and unintentional injury. The student identifies and demonstrates safety and first aid knowledge to prevent and treat injuries
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Mental health and wellness--developing a healthy self-concept. The student develops the capacity for self-assessment and evaluation, goal setting, and decision making in order to develop a healthy self-concept
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Mental health and wellness--identifying and managing mental health and wellness concerns. The student develops and uses appropriate skills to identify and manage conditions related to mental health and wellness
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Mental health and wellness--social and emotional health. The student identifies and applies strategies to develop socio-emotional health, self-regulation, and healthy relationships
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Reproductive and sexual health--anatomy, puberty, reproduction, and pregnancy. The student analyzes adolescent development, the process of fertilization, and healthy fetal development
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Research and analyze the educational, financial, and social impacts of pregnancy on teen parents, the child, families, and society, including considering the effects on one's
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