Second+Grade+Health


 * Essential Standard and Clarifying Objectives**
 * Mental & Emotional Health**
 * 2.MEH.1 Understand the relationship among healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behavior.
 * 2.MEH.1.1 Identify appropriate standards for behavior.
 * 2.MEH.1.2 Summarize behaviors that help to avoid risks.
 * 2.MEH.1.3 Explain the influence of peers, the media, and the family on feelings and emotions.
 * 2.MEH.1.4 Explain the influence on self-concept on performance and vice versa.
 * 2.MEH.1.5 Summarize the potential negative effects of stress on the body and mind.


 * Personal & Consumer Health**
 * 2.PCH.1 Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.
 * 2.PCH.1.1 Recall the benefits of good dental health.
 * 2.PCH.1.2 Execute the proper techniques for brushing teeth.


 * 2.PCH.2 Understand wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms.
 * 2.PCH.2.1 Summarize reasons and strategies for preventing contact with body fluids.
 * 2.PCH.2.2 Explain the dangers associated with excessive sun exposure (e.g., sun burn, damage to eyes, skin cancer) and methods for protecting oneself from these dangers.


 * Interpersonal Communication & Relationships**
 * 2.ICR.1 Understand healthy and effective interpersonal communication and relationships.
 * 2.ICR.1.1 Classify behaviors as helpful or hurtful to friendships.
 * 2.ICR.1.2 Interpret the feelings of others and how to respond when angry or sad.
 * 2.ICR.1.3 Explain why it is wrong to tease others.
 * 2.ICR.1.4 Recognize bullying behaviors and what to do if someone is bullied.
 * 2.ICR.1.5 Exemplify how to communicate with others with kindness and respect.
 * Nutrition and Physical Activity**
 * 2.NPA.1 Understand MyPlate as a tool for selecting nutritious foods.
 * 2.NPA.1.1 Recognize the interrelationship of parts of MyPlate.
 * 2.NPA.1.2 Plan meals that are chosen for energy and health.
 * 2.NPA.1.3 Classify activities in terms of their appropriateness for a healthy lifestyle.


 * 2.NPA.2 Create strategies to consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages and to consume less calorie-dense and empty calorie foods.
 * 2.NPA.2.1 Summarize motivations for eating food, including hunger vs. satiety.
 * 2.NPA.2.2 Explain the importance of a healthy breakfast and lunch.


 * 2.NPA.3 Remember nutrition and fitness concepts to enhance quality of life.
 * 2.NPA.3.1 Contrast a physically active and inactive lifestyle.
 * 2.NPA.3.2 Plan family physical activities that are fun and contribute to fitness.


 * Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs**
 * 2.ATOD.1 Understand how to use household products and medicines safely.
 * 2.ATOD.1.1 Classify uses of medicine or drugs as appropriate and inappropriate.
 * 2.ATOD.1.2 Summarize the health risks associated with inappropriate medicine and drug use.
 * 2.ATOD.1.3 Use goal-setting strategies to prevent the misuse of medicines or household products.