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New Hampshire K–6 health standards

New Hampshire writes its own health standards. They are published as NH Health Education Curriculum Guidelines (2003), adopted 2003 and are not a version of a national framework. 163 of 359 are matched to a national standard.

Framework
NH Health Education Curriculum Guidelines (2003)
Adopted
2003
Source last checked
July 25, 2026
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359 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • AOD.E.1.1K-5
    differences between medicinal and non-medicinal drug use (AOD)
  • AOD.E.1.2K-5
    benefits and correct use of medicine
  • AOD.E.1.3K-5
    risks of incorrect use of medicines
  • AOD.E.1.4K-5
    school rules for taking medicine at school
  • AOD.E.2.1K-5
    differences between dependence and addiction
  • AOD.E.2.2K-5
    physical, social, and emotional effects
  • AOD.E.2.3K-5
    risks of inhalants
  • AOD.E.2.4K-5
    signs and behaviors of AOD use
  • AOD.E.2.5K-5
    benefits of not using AOD (physical, social, emotional, legal, financial)
  • AOD.E.3.1K-5
    pressures to use
  • AOD.E.3.2K-5
    internal influences
  • AOD.E.3.3K-5
    family influences
  • AOD.E.3.4K-5
    peer influences
  • AOD.E.3.5K-5
    cultural influences
  • AOD.E.3.6K-5
    legal factors
  • AOD.E.3.7K-5
    influences on different types of AOD use
  • AOD.E.4.1K-5
    how to accept personal responsibility for choices about alcohol and other non-medicinal drug use
  • AOD.E.4.2K-5
    how to make a personal commitment not to use
  • AOD.E.5.1K-5
    techniques to refuse AOD use
  • AOD.E.5.2K-5
    how to get help to deal with pressure to use
  • AOD.E.5.3K-5
    how to encourage others not to use
  • INJ.E.1.1K-5
    strategies to prevent fires
  • INJ.E.1.2K-5
    escape plans
  • INJ.E.1.3K-5
    how to get help
  • INJ.E.1.4K-5
    strategies to stay safe around electricity
  • INJ.E.1.5K-5
    how to stop, drop, and roll
  • INJ.E.2.1K-5
    importance of adult supervision
  • INJ.E.2.2K-5
    buddy systems
  • INJ.E.2.3K-5
    precautions when entering or being around water
  • INJ.E.2.4K-5
    how to use personal flotation devices
  • INJ.E.3.1K-5
    how to get help
  • INJ.E.3.2K-5
    steps for helping others
  • INJ.E.3.3K-5
    universal precautions (infection control procedures)
  • INJ.E.3.4K-5
    how to prevent animal bites
  • INJ.E.3.5K-5
    how to prevent choking
  • INJ.E.3.6K-5
    how to prevent poisoning
  • INJ.E.3.7K-5
    practices for medicine cabi-
  • INJ.E.3.8K-5
    how to treat minor wounds and burns
  • INJ.E.4.1K-5
    importance of using bicycle helmets
  • INJ.E.4.2K-5
    importance of using safety belts
  • INJ.E.4.3K-5
    being safe in cars (riding in the back seats)
  • INJ.E.4.4K-5
    strategies for safe walking
  • INJ.E.4.5K-5
    strategies for bicycle safety
  • INJ.E.4.6K-5
    school bus safety practices
  • INJ.E.4.7K-5
    dangers of riding with impaired driver
  • INJ.E.5.1K-5
    how to recognize child abuse and get help
  • INJ.E.5.2K-5
    safety techniques for dealing with strangers
  • INJ.E.5.3K-5
    about appropriate and inappropriate touch
  • INJ.E.6.1K-5
    conflict resolution techniques
  • INJ.E.6.2K-5
    ways to avoid threatening situations
  • INJ.E.6.3K-5
    ways to deal with bullying
  • INJ.E.6.4K-5
    ways to avoid weapons
  • INJ.E.6.5K-5
    how to report weapons
  • NUT.E.1.1K-5
    benefits of healthful eating (short-term and long-term benefits and risks)
  • NUT.E.1.2K-5
    how to select variety and proportions of foods (consistent with Food Guide Pyramid)
  • NUT.E.1.3K-5
    benefits of consuming more water, fruits, vegetables, grains, and calcium-rich foods
  • NUT.E.1.4K-5
    benefits of decreasing fat intake
  • NUT.E.1.5K-5
    benefits of moderating sugar intake
  • NUT.E.1.6K-5
    healthful strategies for dealing with personal food preferences, restrictions, and barriers
  • NUT.E.2.1K-5
    how to read food nutrition labels
  • NUT.E.2.2K-5
    features of the Food Guide Pyramid
  • NUT.E.2.3K-5
    Dietary Guidelines
  • NUT.E.3.1K-5
    how to assess personal likes and dislikes
  • NUT.E.3.2K-5
    family influences
  • NUT.E.3.3K-5
    peer influences
  • NUT.E.3.4K-5
    cultural influences
  • NUT.E.3.5K-5
    how marketing, packaging, and advertising influence food choices
  • NUT.E.4.1K-5
    that energy is expended during exercise
  • NUT.E.4.2K-5
    energy available from foods (calories)
  • NUT.E.4.3K-5
    relationship between physical activity, eating, and health
  • NUT.E.5.1K-5
    food sanitation (hands, food, utensils, surfaces)
  • NUT.E.5.2K-5
    techniques for safe food preparation, serving, and storage
  • PA.E.1.1K-5
    benefits and risks of physical activity, including mental and social benefits
  • PA.E.1.2K-5
    phases of a workout: warmup, work out, cool down
  • PA.E.1.3K-5
    types of exercise: aerobic, stretching, strengthening
  • PA.E.1.4K-5
    how to develop personal plans that include a variety of types and amounts of activity
  • PA.E.1.5K-5
    how to develop personal plans that account for personal preferences, restrictions, and barriers
  • PA.E.1.6K-5
    strategies for protection from cold, heat, and sun during activity, e.g, sunscreen
  • PA.E.1.7K-5
    importance of healthful eating
  • PA.E.2.1K-5
    internal influences
  • PA.E.2.2K-5
    family influences
  • PA.E.2.3K-5
    peer influences
  • PA.E.3.1K-5
    importance of using protective equipment
  • PA.E.3.2K-5
    how to evaluate unsafe settings or weather conditions
  • PA.E.3.3K-5
    signs of physical exhaustion
  • FLS.E.1.1K-5
    how to be a responsible family member
  • FLS.E.1.2K-5
    diversity of family structures
  • FLS.E.1.3K-5
    ways to communicate respect for self and others
  • FLS.E.1.4K-5
    effects of changes in families, e.g., birth, marriage, divorce, death
  • FLS.E.2.1K-5
    emotional changes
  • FLS.E.2.2K-5
    physical changes
  • FLS.E.2.3K-5
    social changes
  • FLS.E.2.5K-5
    about growing and aging
  • FLS.E.3.1K-5
    HIV/AIDS is a disease
  • FLS.E.3.2K-5
    HIV currently has no cure
  • FLS.E.3.3K-5
    HIV is not transmitted through casual contact
  • FLS.E.3.4K-5
    importance of having compassion for people with HIV/AIDS
  • TOB.E.1.1K-5
    that nicotine is a drug
  • TOB.E.1.2K-5
    harmful effects of tobacco
  • TOB.E.1.3K-5
    risks of different types of tobacco
  • TOB.E.1.4K-5
    second-hand smoke risks
  • TOB.E.2.1K-5
    internal influences
  • TOB.E.2.2K-5
    family influences
  • TOB.E.2.3K-5
    peer influences
  • TOB.E.2.4K-5
    advertising
  • TOB.E.3.1K-5
    how to make a personal commitment not to use
  • TOB.E.3.2K-5
    ways to resist pressure to use
  • TOB.E.3.3K-5
    ways to encourage others not to use
  • TOB.E.3.4K-5
    that most people do not use tobacco
  • TOB.E.3.5K-5
    the difficulty of stopping tobacco use
  • TOB.E.4.1K-5
    long-term and short-term health benefits
  • TOB.E.4.2K-5
    social benefits
  • TOB.E.4.3K-5
    financial benefits
  • MH.E.1.1K-5
    personal assets and strengths
  • MH.E.1.2K-5
    characteristics of positive role models
  • MH.E.1.3K-5
    actions that show sense of belonging (connectiveness)
  • MH.E.1.4K-5
    actions that show sense of power (empowerment)
  • MH.E.2.1K-5
    how to express needs, wants, and feelings
  • MH.E.2.2K-5
    positive ways to handle emotions, e.g., fear, anger, happiness, sadness
  • MH.E.2.3K-5
    ways to manage and reduce anger
  • MH.E.2.4K-5
    ways to deal with frustration
  • MH.E.2.5K-5
    ways to manage conflict
  • MH.E.2.6K-5
    how to identify stressors
  • MH.E.2.7K-5
    ways to reduce stress
  • MH.E.3.1K-5
    strategies to build and maintain healthy friendships
  • MH.E.3.2K-5
    ways to communicate respect for diversity, e.g., mental and physical disabilities, culture, race/ethnicity
  • MH.E.3.3K-5
    strategies that build relationships with family members and other adults
  • MH.E.3.4K-5
    how to speak effectively, e.g., I-statements, eye contact, assertiveness
  • MH.E.3.5K-5
    effective listening skills, e.g., reflective listening
  • MH.E.3.6K-5
    characteristics of nonverbal communication
  • MH.E.3.7K-5
    how to identify abuse
  • MH.E.4.1K-5
    when to get help
  • MH.E.4.2K-5
    why to get help
  • MH.E.4.3K-5
    how to get help and support
  • MH.E.4.4K-5
    whom to ask for help
  • PCH.E.1.1K-5
    effective techniques for hand washing
  • PCH.E.1.2K-5
    importance of bathing
  • PCH.E.1.3K-5
    importance of clean clothing
  • PCH.E.1.4K-5
    importance of clean hair
  • PCH.E.1.5K-5
    effective techniques for tooth care: brushing and flossing
  • PCH.E.1.6K-5
    importance of regular dental cleaning and checkups
  • PCH.E.1.7K-5
    proper eye and ear care
  • PCH.E.1.8K-5
    body changes that occur during growth and development
  • PCH.E.2.1K-5
    importance of immunizations
  • PCH.E.2.2K-5
    techniques for preventing disease transmission, e.g., covering sneezes and coughs, frequent hand washing
  • PCH.E.2.3K-5
    ways to avoid contact with infectious agents
  • PCH.E.2.4K-5
    strategies to prevent head lice and other parasitic infections
  • PCH.E.2.5K-5
    benefits of using sunscreen
  • PCH.E.2.6K-5
    benefits of wearing protective clothing
  • PCH.E.2.7K-5
    ways to manage diabetes, asthma, and allergies
  • PCH.E.3.1K-5
    value of regular health care screenings
  • PCH.E.3.2K-5
    how to use prescribed medicines appropriately
  • PCH.E.3.3K-5
    how to use over-the-counter vitamins and other drugs appropriately
  • PCH.E.3.4K-5
    roles of various health care providers
  • CEH.E.1.1K-5
    resources for health information, e.g., library, health department, Internet, voluntary agencies
  • CEH.E.1.2K-5
    school and community health providers, e.g., EMTs, environmentalists, public health nurses, pharmacists
  • CEH.E.1.3K-5
    public health services in the community
  • CEH.E.2.1K-5
    strategies to prevent hazardous exposures, e.g., UV light, lead, asbestos, pesticides, unclean water
  • CEH.E.2.2K-5
    professionals who protect the health and safety of the community/neighborhood, e.g., public health professionals, public safety professionals, environmentalists
  • CEH.E.2.3K-5
    how individual behavior affects the environment and the community, e.g., recycling
  • CEH.E.2.4K-5
    environmentally safe ways to discard waste materials
  • CEH.E.2.5K-5
    types of waste materials that can be reduced, reused, or recycled
  • CEH.E.2.6K-5
    environmentally safe options for using natural resources
  • AOD.M.1.16
    risks of dependence and addiction
  • AOD.M.1.26
    physical, social, and emotional effects of AOD use
  • AOD.M.2.16
    risks of dependence and addiction
  • AOD.M.2.26
    physical, social, and emotional effects of AOD use
  • AOD.M.2.36
    signs and behaviors of AOD use
  • AOD.M.2.46
    effects of binge drinking
  • AOD.M.2.56
    effects of inhalant use
  • AOD.M.2.66
    effects of marijuana use
  • AOD.M.2.76
    effects of use of other smoked illicit drugs
  • AOD.M.2.86
    relationship between AOD use and transportation injuries
  • AOD.M.2.96
    relationship between AOD use and other injuries
  • AOD.M.3.16
    pressures to use
  • AOD.M.3.26
    internal influences
  • AOD.M.3.36
    family influences
  • AOD.M.3.46
    peer influences
  • AOD.M.3.56
    cultural influences
  • AOD.M.3.66
    legal factors
  • AOD.M.3.76
    influences on different levels of AOD use
  • AOD.M.4.16
    how to accept personal responsibility for choices about AOD use
  • AOD.M.4.26
    how to make a personal commitment not to use
  • AOD.M.5.16
    effects and consequences of other non-medicinal drug use
  • AOD.M.5.26
    how to get help
  • AOD.M.5.36
    how to deal with pressure to use
  • AOD.M.5.46
    how to encourage others not to use
  • INJ.M.1.16
    strategies to prevent fires
  • INJ.M.1.26
    escape plans
  • INJ.M.1.36
    how to access resources for getting help
  • INJ.M.1.46
    strategies to stay safe around electricity
  • INJ.M.2.16
    importance of avoiding AOD use
  • INJ.M.2.26
    strategies to rescue self
  • INJ.M.2.36
    strategies to help self and others
  • INJ.M.2.46
    precautions when entering or being around water
  • INJ.M.3.16
    how to assess the situation
  • INJ.M.3.26
    how to get help
  • INJ.M.3.36
    universal precautions (infection control procedures)
  • INJ.M.3.46
    steps for rescue breathing
  • INJ.M.3.56
    how to stop bleeding
  • INJ.M.3.66
    how to clear respiratory obstructions (choking)
  • INJ.M.3.76
    how to care for burns
  • INJ.M.3.86
    how to prevent and care for poisonings
  • INJ.M.4.16
    how to use protective equipment
  • INJ.M.4.26
    how to use motorized vehicles safely (e.g., motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, jet skis
  • INJ.M.4.36
    strategies for bicycle safety
  • INJ.M.4.46
    how to use public transportation safely
  • INJ.M.5.16
    ways to avoid interpersonal conflict
  • INJ.M.5.26
    conflict resolution techniques
  • INJ.M.5.36
    how to avoid fighting/bullying
  • INJ.M.5.46
    importance of not carrying a weapon
  • INJ.M.5.56
    how to report weapons
  • INJ.M.5.66
    gun safety
  • INJ.M.5.76
    ways to prevent child abuse
  • INJ.M.5.86
    causes of conflict in schools and communities
  • INJ.M.5.96
    valid sources for getting help
  • INJ.M.6.16
    use of protective equipment for sports and leisure activities
  • INJ.M.6.26
    use of protective equipment at home, school, and work
  • INJ.M.7.16
    how to identify stressors
  • INJ.M.7.26
    how to recognize signs of depression and mental illness
  • INJ.M.7.36
    how to get help for self and others
  • INJ.M.7.46
    influence of AOD use on depression
  • NUT.M.1.16
    benefits of healthful eating (short-term and long-term benefits and risks)
  • NUT.M.1.26
    how to select variety and proportions of foods (consistent with Food Guide Pyramid)
  • NUT.M.1.36
    benefits of consuming more water, fruits, vegetables, grains, and calcium-rich foods
  • NUT.M.1.46
    benefits of decreasing fat intake
  • NUT.M.1.56
    benefits of moderating sugar intake
  • NUT.M.1.66
    how to assess personal nutritional needs, preferences, and practices
  • NUT.M.1.76
    strategies for overcoming barriers to healthful eating
  • NUT.M.1.86
    how to prepare healthful meals for self and others
  • NUT.M.2.16
    how to read food nutrition labels
  • NUT.M.2.26
    how to use the Food Guide Pyramid
  • NUT.M.2.36
    how to use the Dietary Guidelines
  • NUT.M.2.46
    how to assess validity of claims of nutritional supplements and weight loss products
  • NUT.M.3.16
    how to assess personal likes and dislikes
  • NUT.M.3.26
    family influences
  • NUT.M.3.36
    peer influences
  • NUT.M.3.46
    cultural influences
  • NUT.M.3.56
    how marketing, packaging, and advertising influence food choices
  • NUT.M.3.66
    how moods and emotions influence food choices
  • NUT.M.4.16
    how to assess food intake to determine energy intake
  • NUT.M.4.26
    how energy is expended during exercise/activity
  • NUT.M.4.36
    healthful weight management practices
  • NUT.M.5.16
    importance of cleanliness
  • NUT.M.5.26
    techniques for safe food preparation, serving, and storage
  • NUT.M.5.36
    reasons for food safety
  • PA.M.1.16
    benefits and risks of physical activity, including mental and social benefits
  • PA.M.1.26
    how to evaluate exercise needs: frequency, intensity, duration
  • PA.M.1.36
    phases of a workout: warmup, work out, cool down
  • PA.M.1.46
    types of exercise: aerobic, stretching, strengthening
  • PA.M.1.56
    physiological responses to physical activity (energy expenditure, heart rate, respiratory rate, resting heart rate)
  • PA.M.1.66
    how to assess personal physical activity levels
  • PA.M.1.76
    how to develop plans that include types and amounts of activity and focus on healthrelated physical fitness
  • PA.M.1.86
    strategies for overcoming barriers to physical activity
  • PA.M.1.96
    strategies for protection from cold, heat, and sun during activity, e.g., hydration, sunscreen
  • PA.M.2.16
    internal influences (enjoyment, satisfaction)
  • PA.M.2.26
    family influences
  • PA.M.2.36
    peer influences
  • PA.M.2.46
    media influences
  • PA.M.3.16
    how to use protective equipment
  • PA.M.3.26
    techniques to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens
  • PA.M.3.36
    techniques to warm-up
  • PA.M.3.46
    ways to avoid dangerous activities
  • PA.M.4.16
    effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs on performance
  • PA.M.4.26
    how to assess validity of claims of performance-enhancing drugs and nutritional supplements
  • PA.M.5.16
    how to select products, services, and facilities related to physical activity
  • PA.M.5.26
    how to assess validity of fitness claims
  • FLS.M.1.16
    ways to communicate respect for self and others
  • FLS.M.1.26
    diversity of relationships
  • FLS.M.1.36
    effects of changes in family dynamics after birth, marriage, divorce, death, etc.
  • FLS.M.2.16
    emotional changes
  • FLS.M.2.26
    physical changes
  • FLS.M.2.36
    social changes
  • FLS.M.2.56
    about changes during the life cycle (birth, childhood, aging, death)
  • FLS.M.3.36
    how to refuse unwanted or unprotected sex
  • FLS.M.4.76
    treatment options
  • FLS.M.4.86
    valid sources of information and help
  • FLS.M.4.96
    importance of having compassion for people with HIV
  • FLS.M.5.36
    valid sources to get help
  • FLS.M.5.46
    effective methods and steps for prevention
  • TOB.M.1.16
    addictive effects of nicotine
  • TOB.M.1.26
    short-term effects of tobacco use, e.g., bad breath, heart rate, athletic performance
  • TOB.M.1.36
    harmful effects of tobacco smoke
  • TOB.M.1.46
    risks of different types of tobacco products
  • TOB.M.2.16
    internal influences
  • TOB.M.2.26
    family influences
  • TOB.M.2.36
    peer influences
  • TOB.M.2.46
    advertising strategies
  • TOB.M.2.56
    how to identify role models
  • TOB.M.2.66
    media influences
  • TOB.M.2.76
    legal factors
  • TOB.M.3.16
    how to make a personal commitment not to use
  • TOB.M.3.26
    strategies to resist pressure to use
  • TOB.M.3.36
    ways to communicate personal attitudes about tobacco use
  • TOB.M.3.46
    how to advocate for a tobacco-free environment
  • TOB.M.3.56
    ways to support others to be tobacco free
  • TOB.M.3.66
    that most people do not use tobacco
  • TOB.M.3.76
    healthful alternatives to tobacco use
  • TOB.M.3.86
    resources to quit using tobacco products
  • TOB.M.3.96
    the difficulty of stopping tobacco use
  • TOB.M.4.16
    long-term and short-term health benefits
  • TOB.M.4.26
    social benefits
  • TOB.M.4.36
    financial benefits
  • MH.M.1.16
    personal assets and strengths
  • MH.M.1.26
    characteristics of positive role models
  • MH.M.1.36
    how to develop and demonstrate a sense of belonging (connectiveness)
  • MH.M.1.46
    how to develop and demonstrate a sense of power (empowerment)
  • MH.M.1.56
    how to develop and demonstrate a positive body image
  • MH.M.2.16
    how to express needs, wants, and feelings appropriately
  • MH.M.2.26
    positive ways to handle/ express emotions, e.g., mood swings, hurt feelings, loneliness, sadness
  • MH.M.2.36
    ways to manage and reduce anger and conflict
  • MH.M.2.46
    ways to deal with frustration
  • MH.M.2.56
    how emotions and behaviors change during adolescence
  • MH.M.2.66
    techniques to prepare for high school and beyond
  • MH.M.3.16
    how to build and maintain healthy friendships
  • MH.M.3.26
    skills for effective speaking, e.g., I-statements, eye contact, assertiveness
  • MH.M.3.36
    effective listening skills, e.g., reflective listening
  • MH.M.3.46
    characteristics of nonverbal communication
  • MH.M.3.56
    ways to communicate respect for diversity, e.g., mental and physical disabilities, culture, race/ethnicity
  • MH.M.3.66
    how to resist peer pressure
  • MH.M.3.76
    appropriate ways to end relationships
  • MH.M.3.86
    how to advocate for needs and rights of others
  • MH.M.3.96
    how to advocate for a healthy social environment
  • MH.M.4.16
    how to analyze stressors, e.g., death, ending relationships, changing schools, rejection
  • MH.M.4.26
    coping strategies to reduce stress
  • MH.M.4.36
    ways to avoid stress
  • MH.M.4.46
    strategies for transitioning into high school and beyond
  • MH.M.5.16
    signs, behaviors, and symptoms of depression and other mental illness, including suicide
  • MH.M.5.26
    interaction of alcohol and other drug use with mental illness
  • MH.M.6.16
    when to get help
  • MH.M.6.26
    why to get help
  • MH.M.6.36
    valid sources of information and help
  • MH.M.6.46
    how to identify support systems (formal and informal)
  • PCH.M.1.16
    importance of hand washing
  • PCH.M.1.26
    importance of bathing
  • PCH.M.1.36
    importance of clean clothing
  • PCH.M.1.46
    importance of clean hair
  • PCH.M.1.56
    effective tooth care: brushing and flossing
  • PCH.M.1.66
    techniques to care for teeth with braces
  • PCH.M.1.76
    benefits of regular dental cleaning and checkups
  • PCH.M.1.86
    body changes that occur during growth and development
  • PCH.M.1.96
    appropriate skin care to prevent and treat acne
  • PCH.M.2.16
    importance of immunizations
  • PCH.M.2.26
    importance of using sunscreen
  • PCH.M.2.36
    importance of wearing protective clothing
  • PCH.M.2.46
    how fads affect health, e.g., body piercing, tattooing, artificial fingernails, hair dyes
  • PCH.M.2.56
    ways to manage diabetes, asthma, and allergies
  • PCH.M.3.16
    benefits of regular medical and dental checkups and screenings
  • PCH.M.3.26
    how to use prescribed and over-the-counter medicines appropriately
  • PCH.M.3.36
    similarities and differences among a variety of health care products and services
  • PCH.M.3.46
    how to assess validity of claims made by promoters of health care products and services
  • PCH.M.3.56
    how to communicate with health care providers about personal health
  • CEH.M.1.16
    home, school and community resources to promote health, e.g., library, Internet, health department, voluntary agencies
  • CEH.M.1.26
    how to access health agencies, e.g., health departments, voluntary agencies, private health care
  • CEH.M.1.36
    how to identify public service community health activities
  • CEH.M.2.16
    environmental health risks
  • CEH.M.2.26
    how to analyze the community for health problems
  • CEH.M.2.36
    how to advocate for the protection of natural re-sources
  • CEH.M.2.46
    that individual behavior affects the environment and the community, e.g., recycling

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