Standard/Goal Two

STANDARD/GOAL TWO:

Students will access and evaluate health information, products, and services.

INDICATOR 1: Students will evaluate the impact of culture, media, and technology on personal health decisions and practices.

3-5 BENCHMARKS:

  1. explore how culture influences personal health behaviors.
  2. examine the media’s impact on personal health decisions and practices.
  3. describe ways technology influences personal health decisions and practices

Sample Grade Level Instructional Objectives/Activities:

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade
  1. identify various cultural practices that influence a healthy lifestyle, e.g., diet.
  2. recognize that the media can influence the selection of health products.
  3. explore how technological resources provide health-related information.
  1. explore cultural practices that influence a healthy lifestyle, e.g., rest patterns.
  2. examine how the media can influence the selection of health products and services.
  3. explore how to use technological resources for health-related information.
  1. investigate cultural practices that influence a healthy lifestyle, e.g., physical activity.
  2. explain how media influences the selection of health information, products, and services.
  3. explore ways to use technological resources from home, school, and community

STANDARD/GOAL TWO:

Students will access and evaluate health information, products, and services.

INDICATOR 2: Students will evaluate community, state, regional, and global resources that provide health services, products, and information.

3-5 BENCHMARKS:

  1. describe the role and organization of various community, state, and regional health agencies/services.
  2. compare the benefits of various types of health resources.
  3. determine how to choose and access health products and services at the local and state levels.

Sample Grade Level Instructional Objectives/Activities:

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade
  1. identify different health organizations within the community.
  2. identify local resources available to meet specific community health needs.
  3. explain how local health agencies protect and promote the well being and safety of community members.
  4. explore how different health organizations resolve various health issues/ situations.
  1. list services various community health specialists provide.
  2. explore local resources available to meet specific community health needs.
  3. examine the position local and state organizations take on various health issues.
  4. examine how different local and state health organizations resolve various health issues/ situations.
  1. list health organization activities which are carried out at the state and local levels.
  2. determine the medical services available from clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and in private offices.
  3. identify how a community can support and meet needs of different age groups.
  4. determine how to locate/access health specialists and products from various sources

STANDARD/GOAL TWO:

Students will access and evaluate health information, products, and services.

INDICATOR 3: Students will analyze and evaluate situations requiring professional health services.

3-5 BENCHMARKS:

  1. describe situations when professional services are needed for personal health.
  2. explore ways to contact or obtain health services.
  3. explain the importance of following prescribed/recommended treatment.

Sample Grade Level Instructional Objectives/Activities:

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade
  1. describe ways to determine when professional health services are required for self
  2. realize the importance of being able to describe personal health needs.
  3. describe the differences between over-the-counter and prescribed medication.
  1. identify health problems which require professional and/or special attention, e.g., diabetes.
  2. investigate personal health needs and determine ways to promote wellness.
  3. describe the dangers in taking another person’s medications, e.g., inhalers.
  1. describe health problems which require professional evaluation and attention.
  2. work cooperatively to educate family members and peers about health issues.
  3. investigate the dangers in taking another person’s medications, e.g., antibiotics, exchanging glasses.