Alabama K–6 health standards

Identify behaviors that impact personal health.

Identify healthy food choices. Example: MyPlate

List everyday chemical products that can be used like a harmful drug. Examples: glue, laundry pods, aerosol sprays

Explain why healthy behaviors such as brushing teeth and getting adequate sleep are important.

Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

List reasons to call for emergency assistance.

Identify positive examples of physical health.

List family rules and activities that promote health and safety. Example: limiting screen time, not talking to strangers

List types of media. Examples: television, radio, internet, advertisements

Identify school and community health helpers who can assist in understanding health procedures. Examples: dentist, doctor, school nurse

Discuss the role of the school nurse in encouraging student wellness.

Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

Name various emotions and feelings. Examples: anger, sadness, joy, fear

Describe how to express feelings to prevent a conflict from starting.

Tell ways to respond in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation.

Identify characteristics of a trusted adult.

Discuss when and what assistance is needed for health-related situations. Examples: explaining when someone should call 911, asking for help when a student is ill, determining the difference between tattling and telling

Define a goal and identify several potential ageappropriate, short-term health goals. Examples: brushing teeth daily, meeting or achieving ARI reading goal

Identify family members who can assist with achieving shortterm health goals.

Show healthy behaviors that improve personal health and wellness. Examples: demonstrating correct technique for hand washing, showing basic first aid procedures for bandaging a cut

Demonstrate healthy behaviors that prevent injuries. Example: practicing safety precautions when crossing the street

Role play behaviors that promote personal healthy habits. Examples: requesting help when deciding on healthier snack options, asking for help when being teased at school

Explain how healthy behaviors impact personal health.

List food safety precautions.

Explain how overthe-counter and prescription medicines can be misused.

Explain rationale for not sharing hygiene products. Examples: combs, brushes, toothbrushes

Apply measures for cleanliness and disease prevention.

Demonstrate asking for assistance to enhance safety for self and others. Example: practice what to say when calling 911 or other emergency numbers.

Identify positive examples of social and emotional health.

List healthy foods served by the school cafeteria.

Describe how advertisements can influence food choices. Example: show healthy vs. unhealthy options

Describe the roles of various health care professionals.

Identify school and community health helpers who can be contacted in emergencies. Examples: nurse, counselor, EMT

Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships. Example: taking turns talking and listening

Discuss ways to express feelings to peers in a healthy way. Example: speaking calmly

Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.

Demonstrate ways to respond in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation. Example: runhide-fight

Identify appropriate and inappropriate touches. Example: recognizing touching in the bathing suit zone as inappropriate

Describe situations in which students must choose between healthy and risky behaviors.

Create an ageappropriate personal health goal.

Describe ways that parents and other trusted adults can help a student achieve a health goal.

Identify healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health.

Determine behaviors that avoid or reduce injury. Examples: importance of riding in the back seat, meaning of traffic signs, safe pedestrian behaviors

Encourage peers to make positive health choices. Examples: reminding peers to cover their nose and mouth when sneezing, offering helpful suggestions when peers are trying to resolve a conflict

Describe behaviors that enhance physical and mental health.

Summarize motivations for eating food. Examples: hunger, emotions

Describe why avoiding tobacco is a healthy behavior.

List ways to prevent germs from spreading. Examples: using soap and warm water when washing hands

Investigate how immunizations and regular care from health professionals prevent disease.

List ways to prevent common childhood injuries. Examples: following playground safety rules, wearing protective equipment, practicing water safety

Identify positive examples of mental health.

Identify how hereditary and environmental factors influence family health.

Discuss how advertisements can influence individuals to purchase certain products.

Explain the importance of identifying trusted adults and health professionals.

Identify adults and professionals who help to promote regular physical activity. Examples: PE teacher, coach, doctor, personal health coach

Demonstrate techniques of effective listening. Examples: body language, eye contact

Explain ways that bullying and excessive teasing can be hurtful.

Demonstrate how to communicate with others with kindness and respect.

Summarize strategies for reporting harmful acts. Example: reporting to trusted adult

Demonstrate how to tell a trusted adult if inappropriate touching occurs.

Differentiate between situations when a health-related decision can be made individually or when assistance is needed. Example: when to tell trusted adults about bullying or other abuse

Describe various ways to reach a personal health goal.

Identify school and community individuals who can help support personal health goals.

Predict how healthy behaviors can reduce health risks. Example: predicting how a healthy sleep routine promotes academic success

Describe personal behaviors that enhance safety at school, home, and within the community. Examples: staying seated on the bus; surfing the Internet with caution; practicing water safety; learning self-defense skills

Enlist family and community participation in positive health activities. Examples: Relay for Life, Run/Walk for Diabetes

Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

Illustrate the link between the six main nutrients and being healthy.

Examine the harmful effects of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol on the body.

Describe strategies and skills important to personal hygiene.

Identify symptoms which might need treatment from health care providers. Examples: fever, sore throat, toothache

Identify personal protection equipment needed for sports or recreational activities.

Identify positive examples of environmental health.

Identify ways that peers can influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Compare a variety of media messages affecting consumer health decisions.

List reliable health-related information, products, and services. Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

Identify sources of accurate information about health products, information, and services.

Practice skills needed to develop and maintain personal relationships. Examples: conflict resolution, role play

Discuss healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings. Examples: using appropriate refusal skills, manners, communication

Recognize causes of conflicts and apply nonviolent strategies to manage or resolve situations.

State effective refusal skills to enhance health. Examples: responding effectively in refusing alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Explain that each person has the right to tell others not touch his or her body.

Discuss the consequences of possible choices when making a health decision. Examples: healthy snack vs. junk food, outdoor activity vs. video games, active vs. sedentary, implications of not following established rules

Set a personal, health-enhancing goal to pursue for several weeks. Examples: setting good morning and bedtime routines, eating more fruits and vegetables

Identify barriers to achieving personal health goals, determine how to achieve, and monitor progress.

Develop a plan for responsible personal health behavior. Examples: keeping an activity log, planning activities that reduce stress

Describe healthy practices that maintain or improve personal health. Examples: wearing appropriate footwear or clothing for outdoor activity

Research public health and environmental laws that protect personal health. Examples: laws dealing with dumping, polluting, littering, secondhand smoke, recycling

Describe school practices that promote a safe and healthy environment.

Compare unhealthy and healthy eating patterns, including eating in moderation.

Summarize shortterm and long-term effects of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.

Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

Explain how to prevent or control common childhood illnesses and conditions. Examples: asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy

Describe ways to prevent common childhood injuries. Examples: bicycle safety, wearing a seatbelt, ATV safety

Compare and contrast the six dimensions of health.

Explain the importance of good communication within the family unit.

Explain how media influence thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors.

Locate reliable health resources from home, school, and community. Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

Compare healthrelated advertisements regarding “truth in advertising.”

Demonstrate skills that communicate care, consideration, and respect for self and others. Example: helping those with disabilities

Describe the various types of bullying and effects on the victim. Examples: types - through social media; effects - depression, suicide, eating disorders

Demonstrate how to avoid conflict and explain when it is necessary for an adult to intervene.

Model refusal skills that avoid or reduce health risks. Examples: role playing how to walk away, call for help, say no

Describe how to avoid dangerous situations involving strangers and Internet safety. Example: refusing to go alone to meet online acquaintances

Research healthrelated situations that require a thoughtful decision. Examples: food choices, drug use, alcohol consumption, smoking

Describe ways to put a plan into place to achieve a goal.

Identify resources to assist in achieving personal health goals. Examples: YMCA, Boys/Girls Clubs, recreation center, school clubs

Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health. Example: planning a daily menu based on the USDA food guidelines

Apply safety rules for engaging in outdoor physical activities requiring the use of special equipment. Examples: using a baseball or bicycle helmet, catcher’s mask, knee pads

Describe health advocacy strategies. Examples: writing and recording public service announcements for school or community broadcasts, writing letter or email to editors of local media

Draw conclusions about the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

Research illnesses and diseases associated with the use and abuse of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.

Develop strategies and skills used to promote personal hygiene.

Identify signs, symptoms, and risk factors for cancer, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

Design a personal and class safety plan. Examples: home safety plan, fire drill, active shooter drill

Design a personal health plan utilizing the six dimensions of health.

Describe ways that technology can influence personal health. Example: step tracker device, heart rate monitor, blood sugar monitor

Collect information about health choices from home, school, and community. Examples: DARE, SADD, MADD, health-related agencies

Research factors to consider when selecting health products. Examples: cost, safety, effectiveness, side effects

Utilize effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships and enhance health.

Compare positive and negative ways to respond to conflict and bullying.

Develop a class plan to prevent bullying in the school.

Apply risk reduction behaviors to protect self and others from use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Apply the practice of keeping personal information private while online.

Predict the potential outcomes of possible options when making a health-related decision. Examples: sickness, death, suicide

Create a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement.

Identify resources in the school that may assist with achieving personal health goals.

Implement a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks. Example: executing a plan to manage academic, extracurricular, and family

Propose safety precautions for Internet use and electronic gaming.

Implement a school health improvement project. Example: participating in the development of a school wellness policy, conducting survey of school health issues

Identify how positive relationships can enhance each dimension of health.

Explain how stress can affect personal

List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness. Examples: stretching techniques, regular exercise, equipment safety, flu shot, obtaining immunizations against HPV and other conditions

Describe benefits of practicing healthy behaviors. Examples: using household products only for intended purposes, dietary choices, physical activity, drinking plenty of water

Examine how personal health and wellness are affected positively or negatively by an individual’s surroundings.

Identify how positive family practices and beliefs promote personal health. Examples: regular dental and vision check-ups, regular doctor visits

List personal family guidelines and rules that enhance health.

List peer situations that enhance health.

Identify health services offered in the school.

Investigate how messages from media influence health behaviors. Examples: social media, fast food advertisements, editing photos to enhance physical appearance

Explain the influence of values and beliefs on individual health practices and behaviors. Examples: family values, religious beliefs

Identify how bad health choices result in poor personal health. Example: excessive caloric intake resulting in excess poundage

Identify local resources for reliable health information. Examples: public health agencies, school nurse, health education teacher

Determine the accessibility of reliable resources, personnel, and services that enhance health. Examples: school counselor, school nurse, dentist, 911

Demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication skills someone could use when upset. Examples: walking away, remaining calm and quiet

List refusal and negotiation skills to avoid or reduce health risks. Examples: saying no, suggesting alternative choices

Determine when and how to utilize different communication strategies to deal with a variety of situations and conflicts. Examples: compromising, apologizing, addressing the issue

Apply risk reduction behaviors to protect self and others from use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Apply the practice of keeping personal information private while online.

Describe situations that can help or hinder making a healthy decision. Examples: socio-economic status, access to medical services, availability of healthful foods, sedentary lifestyle

Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy alternatives to health-related issues or problems. Example: role-playing healthy ways to express anger and frustration

Assess personal health practices. Examples: food choices, physical activity, hygiene

List activities that can improve physical

Critique examples of responsible behaviors that reduce health risks. Examples: choosing healthy foods, participating in healthy activities, having regular medical and dental check-ups

Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others. Examples: smoking or vaping, drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, texting while driving

State a health-enhancing position and support it with accurate information. Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer

Identify ways by which health messages can be altered to appeal to different audiences. Example: modifying a snack advertisement to target children, teenagers, or adults