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Mission Statement
The mission of the high school health education program, in New London Public Schools, is to provide the skills and experiences needed for students
to value the components of health education for a healthy lifestyle, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction for a lifetime.
The structure of the CSDE Health and Safety Education Standards Curriculum Framework represents an integrated approach and alignment to key
components of the health and safety education curriculum and includes the following four components:
1. National Health Education Standards (NHES)
2. Grade level performance indicators
3. Social emotional learning (SEL) competencies:
self-awareness;
self-management;
social awareness;
relationship skills; and
responsible decision-making (CASEL, 2019)
4. Essential core content.
When delivered using in a planned, ongoing and systematic approach, the health and safety education program can provide TIER 1
education and skill development opportunities for all students. The synergy between the application of academic standards, indicators
and the SEL competencies into everyday instruction supports the optimal development of students.
2. Self-management: Effectively manage stress, control impulses, and motivate yourself to set and achieve goals.
3. Social awareness: Understand the perspectives of others and empathize with them, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
4. Relationship skills: Communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict
constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.
5. Responsible decision-making: Make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety, and
social norms”.
Why does health education play an important role in the development of high school aged students?
Research shows that the health and well-being of students significantly influences learning and academic achievement (Basch, 2011).
Comprehensive school health and safety education positively affects student achievement by increasing health knowledge, improving
health skills and behaviors, and decreasing risky behaviors (Michael, Merlo, Basch, Wentzel & Wechsler, 2015). Comprehensive
school health and safety education addresses these behaviors, promotes the development of protective factors, and supports healthy
outcomes through developmentally appropriate Grade PK-12 curriculum and instruction.
National Standards for Health Education
Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Standard 2: Analyzing Influences Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health
behaviors.
Standard 3: Accessing Information Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and
avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 5: Decision Making Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Standard 6: Health Enhancing Behaviors Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health
risks.
Standard 7: Goal Setting Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Standard 8: Advocacy Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Citation:
Connecticut State Department of Education Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework: Health and Safety Education
Connecticut Health Education High School Content Standards
Grades 9-12 Outcomes:
Standard 1: Basic Health Concepts and Functional Health Knowledge - Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease
prevention to enhance health. By the end of Grade 12, the learner will:
BHCHK 1.1.12. Predict how healthy behaviors can affect health status.
BHCHK 1.2.12. Describe the interrelationships of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health.
BHCHK 1.3.12. Analyze how the environment and personal health are interrelated.
BHCHK 1.4.12. Analyze how genetics and family history can impact personal health.
BHCHK 1.5.12. Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems.
BHCHK 1.6.12. Analyze the relationship between access to health care and health status.
BHCHK 1.7.12. Compare and contrast the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of healthy behaviors.
BHCHK 1.8.12. Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness, or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
BHCHK 1.9.12. Analyze the potential severity of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Standard 2: Analyzing Influences - Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health
behaviors.
INF 2.1.12. Analyze how peers and perceptions of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
INF 2.2.12. Analyze how personal attitudes, values, and beliefs influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
INF 2.3.12. Analyze how some health risk behaviors influence the likelihood of engaging in other unhealthy behaviors.
INF 2.4.12. Analyze how laws, rules, and regulations influence health promotion and disease prevention.
INF 2.5.12. Analyze the effect of media and technology on personal, family, and community health.
INF 2.6.12. Analyze the factors that influence opportunities to obtain safe, accessible, equitable, and affordable products and services that
support health practices and behaviors for oneself and others.
Standard 3: Accessing Information - Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
AI 3.1.12. Evaluate the validity and reliability of health information, products, and services.
AI 3.2.12. Determine the accessibility of valid and reliable health products and services.
AI 3.3.12. Determine when professional health services may be required.
AI 3.4.12. Use resources that provide valid and reliable health information, products, and services.
Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication - Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and
avoid or reduce health risks.
IC 4.1.12. Demonstrate how to manage personal information in electronic communications and when using social media (e.g., chat groups, e-
mail, texting, websites, phone, and tablet applications) to protect the personal health and safety of oneself and others.
IC 4.2.12. Demonstrate effective peer resistance (refusal skills), negotiation, and collaboration skills to avoid engaging in unhealthy
behaviors.
IC 4.3.12. Demonstrate effective communication strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflicts.
IC 4.4.12. Demonstrate how to effectively ask for assistance to improve personal health.
IC 4.5.12. Demonstrate how to effectively offer assistance to improve the health of others.
Standard 5: Decision Making - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Standard 6: Goal Setting - Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Standard 7: Health Enhancing Behaviors - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health
risks.
Standard 8: Advocacy - Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
AV 8.1.12. Use peer and societal norms, based on accurate health information, to formulate health-enhancing messages.
AV 8.2.12. Persuade and support others to make positive health choices.
AV 8.3.12. Collaborate with others to advocate for improving personal, family and community health.
AV 8.4.12. Adapt health messages and communication techniques for a specific target audience.
AV 8.5.12. Persuade community leaders about the importance of ensuring there are safe, accessible, equitable, and affordable opportunities,
products, and services to improve the health of oneself and others.
Social Awareness: The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The
ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and support.
Perspective-taking
Empathy
Appreciating diversity
Respect for others
Relationship Skills: The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The ability to
communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help
when needed.
Communication
Social engagement
Relationship-building
Teamwork
Responsible Decision Making: The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards,
safety concerns, and social norms. The realistic evaluation of the consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself
and others.
Identifying problems
Analyzing situations
Solving problems
Evaluating
Reflecting
Ethical responsibility
Self-Management: The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress,
controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. The ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.
Impulse control
Stress management
Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Goal setting
Organizational skills
Health and Safety Education Core Content
(Refer to Appendices A & B for Connecticut Health and Safety Education requirements)
ANOD 1.1.12. Differentiate between proper use and abuse of over-the counter (OTC) and prescription medicines.
ANOD 1.2.12. Analyze situations that could lead to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
ANOD 1.3.12. Analyze the resiliency skills that empower people to remain alcohol- and drug-free.
ANOD 1.4.12. Summarize family rules, school rules, and laws about alcohol, nicotine, vaping, and other drug-use.
ANOD 1.5.12. Analyze the relationship between ANOD use and other risks, such as unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, sexual risk
behaviors, decreased school and job performance, school and job absenteeism, and job loss.
ANOD 1.6.12. Analyze the dangers of driving and/or riding with a driver while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
ANOD 1.7.12. Identify treatments for addiction to ANOD.
ANOD 1.8.12. Evaluate the financial costs of nicotine use to the individual and society.
HR 1.1.12. Describe personal characteristics that make people unique and the benefits of living in a diverse society.
HR 1.2.12. Analyze characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships (communication, trust, boundaries, respect).
HR 1.3.12. Analyze how power and control differences in relationships can contribute to aggression and violence.
HR 1.4.12. Analyze the effects of viewing pornography, sexting, etc. on healthy relationships.
HR 1.5.12. Differentiate between respectful (healthy) and disrespectful (unhealthy) relationships including active consent.
HR 1.6.12. Evaluate effective strategies for handling challenges in relationships (e.g., family members, peers, and significant others).
HR 1.7.12. Evaluate the legal and social consequences of sending sexually explicit pictures or messages by e-mail or cell phone or posting
sexually explicit pictures on social media sites (e.g., chat groups, e-mail, texting, websites, cell phone, tablet applications and use of other
social media).
HR 1.8.12. Summarize the benefits of respecting individual differences in aspects of sexuality (such as sexual activity, sexual abstinence,
sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity), growth and development, and physical appearance.
HR 1.9.12. Analyze the consequences of prejudice, discrimination, racism, sexism, and hate crimes.
HR 1.10.12. Identify and analyze signs and symptoms of adolescent relationship abuse.
HR 1.11.12. Identify and analyze signs and symptoms of intimate partner violence.
HR 1.12.12. Identify, summarize, and analyze Connecticut consent laws.
Violence Prevention
HEPA 1.1.12. Describe the recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and explain how they are useful in planning a
healthy diet.
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.3.12. Describe the relationship between diet, physical activity and disease prevention or chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
HEPA 1.4.12. Describe the effects of hydration and dehydration on physical performance and health.
HEPA 1.5.12. Define and describe the benefits of a holistic diet (increasing the amount of whole foods that one eats and decreasing the
amount of processed foods).
HEPA 1.6.12. Distinguish food sources that provide key nutrients.
HEPA 1.7.12. Describe the importance of eating a variety of appropriate foods to meet nutrient requirements that align with individual needs
(caloric output)
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
HEPA 1.10.12. Summarize how to make healthy food selections when choices are available.
HEPA 1.11.12. Describe the benefits of limiting the consumption of high sugar including soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and sports
drinks.
HEPA 1.12.12. Analyze factors that influence food choices (e.g., food availability, portion sizes, cost, taste vs. nutrition, celebrations, etc.)
HEPA 1.13.12. Analyze the difference between consuming food as fuel vs. food as emotional comfort.
HEPA 1.14.12. Analyze healthy and risky approaches to weight management.
HEPA 1.15.12. Analyze the physical and psychological effects of life-threatening food allergies.
SH 1.1.12. Summarize the use of contraceptives and their relationship to the process of fertilization and conception.
SH 1.2.12. Explain the importance of and ability to access contraceptive, STD and HIV counseling and services if sexually active.
SH 1.3.12. Accessing reproductive health resources as it relates to state laws and the rights of minors.
SH 1.4.12. Explain the effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy.
SH 1.5.12. Analyze the factors that protect one against engaging in sexual risk behaviors (e.g., values clarification, planning ahead, being
prepared, communicating and respecting boundaries).
SH 1.6.12. Summarize ways to reduce the risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other STD’s (e.g., abstinence, avoiding alcohol and other drugs,
limiting sexual partners, using protection).
SH 1.7.12. Justify why abstinence from sex and drugs are the safest, most effective risk avoidance methods of protection from HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy.
SH 1.8.12. Analyze the effectiveness of typical use of condoms and other barrier methods in reducing the risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other
infection by STDs, including HPV (Human Papillomavirus).
SH 1.9.12. Analyze the effectiveness of typical use of a variety of contraceptives in preventing pregnancy, HIV and STD’s.
SH 1.10.12. Summarize the short- and long-term consequences, including symptoms and treatment costs, of common STDs and HIV and the
problems associated with asymptomatic STDs and HIV.
SH 1.11.12. Explain why it is important to know the STD/HIV status of oneself and of a potential sexual partner.
SH 1.12.12. Discuss the implication of the Safe Haven Law.
SH 1.13.12. Analyze the emotional, social, physical, and financial effects of being a teen parent.
OWDP 1.1.12. Summarize important health screenings, immunizations, checkups, examinations, and health screenings necessary to maintain
good health including breast and testicular self-exams.
OWDP 1.2.12. Analyze the wellness continuum (i.e., absence of sickness does not indicate optimal wellness).
OWDP 1.3.12. Analyze the controllable factors that contribute to optimal wellness and chronic diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
hypertension, and osteoporosis).
○ Intake (food, air, water, substances)
○ Output (physical activity and movement; elimination of waste)
○ Sleep
○ Stress Management
OWDP 1.4.12. Discuss using family history, gender, and age to make informed health related decisions.
OWDP 1.5.12. Differentiate between Communicable and Non-Communicable diseases.
OWDP 1.6.12. Justify why it is important to seek help and treatment for common infectious diseases and chronic diseases.
SAAP 1.1.12. Explain why it is wrong to trick, threaten, or coerce another person into having sex.
SAAP 1.2.12. Explain why a person who has been sexually mistreated, groomed, harassed, abused, assaulted, or exploited is not at fault and
should not be blamed.
SAAP 1.3.12. Demonstrate strategies for avoiding and dealing with sexual health situations that involve personal risk or danger (e.g., sexual
mistreatment, grooming, harassment, abuse, assault, exploitation, or trafficking)
SAAP 1.4.12. Differentiate between respectful (healthy) and disrespectful (unhealthy) relationships including active consent.
SAAP 1.5.12. Explain why rape and sexual assault should be reported to a trusted adult.
SAAP 1.6.12. Demonstrate the ability to access reliable school and community service providers and resources for health care services
related to sexual health & violence prevention (e.g., counseling, testing, school-based health centers, pediatrician, reproductive health
community centers).
SAAP 1.7.12. Explain why it is an individual’s responsibility to verify that all sexual contact is consensual.
SAAP 1.8.12. Analyze laws and policies related to sexual mistreatment, grooming, harassment, abuse, assault, exploitation, & trafficking
which are designed to protect young people.
SAAP 1.9.12. Training in the prevention and identification of, and response to:
o Child sexual abuse and assault
o Human trafficking
o Commercial sexual exploitation
o Sexual harassment and assault
SAAP 1.10.12. Skills to recognize:
o child sexual abuse and assault;
o boundary violations and unwanted forms of touching and contact; and
o ways offenders groom or desensitize victims.
SAAP 1.11.12 Strategies to:
o promote disclosure;
o reduce self-blame; and
o mobilize bystanders
SAAP 1.12.12. Training in actions that child victims of sexual abuse and assault may take to obtain assistance.
SAAP 1.13.12. Consent. Explain why people have the right to refuse sexual contact.
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness A
Semester: 1
Instructional Days: 6 (beginning week 3)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
ANOD 1.2.12. Analyze situations that could lead to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
ANOD 1.3.12. Analyze the resiliency skills that empower people to remain alcohol- and drug-free.
ANOD 1.4.12. Summarize family rules, school rules, and laws about alcohol, nicotine, vaping, and other drug-use.
ANOD 1.5.12. Analyze the relationship between ANOD use and other risks, such as unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, sexual risk behaviors,
decreased school and job performance, school and job absenteeism, and job loss.
ANOD 1.6.12. Analyze the dangers of driving and/or riding with a driver while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Alcohol Pre-Test
Analyze the connection between binge drinking and short- and Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use
long-term consequences.
Alcohol, The Individual, & Society
Analyze the connection between alcohol use and risky Analyzing Drinking Situations
behavior. Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) Wheel
Alcohol Information PowerPoint
Analyze the connection between alcohol and the impact on the
central nervous system.
The Great Debate
“The Making of a Hangover”
Glencoe Health Textbook
ANOD 1.4.12. Summarize family rules, school rules, and laws about alcohol, nicotine, vaping, and other drug-use.
ANOD 1.5.12. Analyze the relationship between ANOD use and other risks, such as unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, sexual risk behaviors,
decreased school and job performance, school and job absenteeism, and job loss.
ANOD 1.6.12. Analyze the dangers of driving and/or riding with a driver while under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Alcohol Pre-Test
Identify the long-term effects of alcohol on the body. Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use
Alcohol, The Individual, & Society
Evaluate the dangers to teens of experimenting with Analyzing Drinking Situations
alcohol.
Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) Wheel
Identify the short-term effects of alcohol on the body. Alcohol Information PowerPoint
Physical Effects of Alcohol Use
“The Making of a Hangover”
Glencoe Health Textbook Activity
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness A
Semester: 1
Instructional Days: 6 (beginning week 6)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
ANOD 1.3.12. Analyze the resiliency skills that empower people to remain alcohol- and drug-free.
ANOD 1.4.12. Summarize family rules, school rules, and laws about alcohol, nicotine, vaping, and other drug-use.
ANOD 1.8.12. Evaluate the financial costs of nicotine use to the individual and society.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify different forms of nicotine use. Pre-Test
Post-Test
Identify what body systems are affected based on forms of Tobacco Vocabulary & Secondhand Smoke
use. COPD Article & Video
Vaping Video Clip/What is vaping?
Identify short term effects on the Central Nervous System. Smokeless Tobacco, Cancer, Emphysema
Physical Effects of Tobacco
Analyze the potential long-term effects of nicotine use. Tar Explained
Compare and Contrast the impact that traditional nicotine Tobacco/Nicotine Information PowerPoint
use and vaping nicotine use has on the body. Glencoe Health Textbook
ANOD 1.2.12. Analyze situations that could lead to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
ANOD 1.3.12. Analyze the resiliency skills that empower people to remain alcohol- and drug-free.
ANOD 1.4.12. Summarize family rules, school rules, and laws about alcohol, nicotine, vaping, and other drug-use.
ANOD 1.8.12. Evaluate the financial costs of nicotine use to the individual and society.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify the different forms of media that tobacco is Tobacco in the Media
advertised on. Vaping Video Clip/What is vaping?
ANOD 1.3.12. Analyze the resiliency skills that empower people to remain alcohol- and drug-free.
ANOD 1.8.12. Evaluate the financial costs of nicotine use to the individual and society.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify the long-term effects of nicotine on the body. Pre-Test
Post-Test
Identify the warning signs and effects of nicotine addiction. Tobacco Vocabulary & Secondhand Smoke
COPD Article & Video
Understand the potential health risks of secondhand smoke and
what role it plays in a non-smoker's overall health. Vaping Video Clip/What is vaping?
Smokeless Tobacco, Cancer, Emphysema
Physical Effects of Tobacco
Tar Explained
Tobacco/Nicotine Information PowerPoint
Glencoe Health Textbook
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness A
Semester: 1
Instructional Days:7 (beginning week 9)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
ANOD 1.1.12. Differentiate between proper use and abuse of over-the counter (OTC) and prescription medicines.
ANOD 1.4.12. Summarize family rules, school rules, and laws about alcohol, nicotine, vaping, and other drug-use.
ANOD 1.5.12. Analyze the relationship between ANOD use and other risks, such as unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, sexual risk
behaviors, decreased school and job performance, school and job absenteeism, and job loss.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify the 5 categories of drugs. Psychoactive Drugs Intro Reading
Drug Information PowerPoint
Identify the long-term effects of various drugs on the body. Drug Chart
Opioid Video Clips
Identify the warning signs and effects of drug addiction.
Drug Project
Understand the difference between legalization and Opioid Q&A and Discussion
decriminalization. Marijuana Presentation
Marijuana Discussion/Debate
ANOD 1.1.12. Differentiate between proper use and abuse of over-the counter (OTC) and prescription medicines.
ANOD 1.2.12. Analyze situations that could lead to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
ANOD 1.5.12. Analyze the relationship between ANOD use and other risks, such as unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, sexual risk
behaviors, decreased school and job performance, school and job absenteeism, and job loss.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify different forms of drug use. “Unguarded” Documentary
Drug Information PowerPoint
Identify what body systems are affected based on forms of Drug Chart
use.
Opioid Video Clips
Identify short term effects on the Central Nervous System Drug Project
Opioid Q&A and Discussion
Analyze the potential long-term effects from continued Non-Physical Effects of Drug Use
drug use. Physical Effects of Drug Use
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness A
Semester: 1
Instructional Days: 6 (beginning week 11)
Standard 7: Goal Setting Students will demonstrate HEPA 1.6.12. Distinguish food sources that
the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. provide key nutrients.
Standard 8: Advocacy Students will demonstrate the HEPA 1.7.12. Describe the importance of
ability to advocate for personal, family, and eating a variety of appropriate foods to meet
community health. nutrient requirements that align with
individual needs (caloric output)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
HEPA 1.1.12. Describe the recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and explain how they are useful in planning a
healthy diet.
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.3.12. Describe the relationship between diet, physical activity and disease prevention or chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
HEPA 1.7.12. Describe the importance of eating a variety of appropriate foods to meet nutrient requirements that align with individual needs
(caloric output).
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
HEPA 1.11.12. Describe the benefits of limiting the consumption of high sugar including soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and sports
drinks.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Analyze the connection between the food you eat and the long- Pre-Assessment
term effect on body function and disease prevention. “Supersize Me”
“Fed Up”
Analyze the positive connection between diet and well-being.
Healthy Meal Building
Food Journals
“Rising Sugar” Type 2 Diabetes
HEPA 1.1.12. Describe the recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and explain how they are useful in planning a
healthy diet.
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
HEPA 1.10.12. Summarize how to make healthy food selections when choices are available.
HEPA 1.11.12. Describe the benefits of limiting the consumption of high sugar including soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and sports
drinks.
HEPA 1.12.12. Analyze factors that influence food choices (e.g., food availability, portion sizes, cost, taste vs. nutrition, celebrations, etc.)
HEPA 1.13.12. Analyze the difference between consuming food as fuel vs. food as emotional comfort.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Analyze how genetics impact personal and nutritional Pre-Assessment
health. “Supersize Me”
“Fed Up”
Analyze different cultures and the value they place on Nutrition Scavenger Hunt
certain nutrients and what effect there is on overall health. Healthy Meal Building
“Rising Sugar” Type 2 Diabetes
Post Assessment
HEPA 1.1.12. Describe the recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and explain how they are useful in planning a
healthy diet.
HEPA 1.3.12. Describe the relationship between diet, physical activity and disease prevention or chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
HEPA 1.5.12. Define and describe the benefits of a holistic diet (increasing the amount of whole foods that one eats and decreasing the
amount of processed foods).
HEPA 1.7.12. Describe the importance of eating a variety of appropriate foods to meet nutrient requirements that align with individual needs
(caloric output)
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
HEPA 1.10.12. Summarize how to make healthy food selections when choices are available.
HEPA 1.12.12. Analyze factors that influence food choices (e.g., food availability, portion sizes, cost, taste vs. nutrition, celebrations, etc.)
HEPA 1.13.12. Analyze the difference between consuming food as fuel vs. food as emotional comfort.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify personal factors that can affect nutritional needs. Pre-Assessment
Fast Food Poster
Analyze personal health status and the relationship Nutrition Scavenger Hunt
between nutritional needs. Healthy Meal Building
Food Journals
“Rising Sugar” Type 2 Diabetes
Post Assessment
HEPA 1.1.12. Describe the recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and explain how they are useful in planning a
healthy diet.
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.3.12. Describe the relationship between diet, physical activity and disease prevention or chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
HEPA 1.7.12. Describe the importance of eating a variety of appropriate foods to meet nutrient requirements that align with individual needs
(caloric output)
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
HEPA 1.11.12. Describe the benefits of limiting the consumption of high sugar including soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and sports
drinks.
HEPA 1.13.12. Analyze the difference between consuming food as fuel vs. food as emotional comfort.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify the positive and negative effects of nutrition on Pre-Assessment
the body’s systems. Food Label Packet
Fast Food Poster
Analyzing daily nutrient intake and how moderation is “Supersize Me”
key to a healthy diet. “Fed Up”
Nutrition Scavenger Hunt
Healthy Meal Building
Food Journals
“Rising Sugar” Type 2 Diabetes
Post Assessment
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness B
Semester: 2
Instructional Days: 5 (beginning week 1)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.3.12. Describe the relationship between diet, physical activity and disease prevention or chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify the components of Fitness. Fitness Article
Components of Fitness
Identify different training concepts and their benefits. Resting/Target/Max Heart Rate
Principles of Training
Identify the major muscle groups in the body. Major Muscle Groups
Cardio Analysis
Analyze the relationship between fitness levels and BMI Analysis
overall health. Body Comp. Analysis
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.4.12. Describe the effects of hydration and dehydration on physical performance and health.
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify personal goals and areas of Resting/Target/Max Heart Rate
improvement/maintenance. Principles of Training
Workout Routine Development
Analyze the benefits of different training concepts and be Cardio Analysis
able to pick out which concepts apply to personal needs. BMI Analysis
Body Comp. Analysis
Create a personal fitness plan of improvement or
maintenance.
HEPA 1.2.12. Describe the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and overall health.
HEPA 1.3.12. Describe the relationship between diet, physical activity and disease prevention or chronic diseases such as heart disease,
cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
HEPA 1.4.12. Describe the effects of hydration and dehydration on physical performance and health.
HEPA 1.8.12. Summarize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight.
HEPA 1.9.12. Summarize the physical, mental, social, and academic benefits of healthful eating habits and physical activity.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify exercises to benefit each component of fitness. Principles of Training
Major Muscle Groups
Apply knowledge about muscle groups to improve Workout Routine Development
specific movement patterns. Cardio Analysis
BMI Analysis
Analyze the relationship between physical fitness and the Body Comp. Analysis
physiological effects that happen in your body as a result
of training.
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness B
Semester: 2
Instructional Days: 7 (beginning week 3)
Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication Students SH 1.5.12. Analyze the factors that protect
will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal one against engaging in sexual risk behaviors
communication skills to enhance health and avoid or (e.g., values clarification, planning ahead,
reduce health risks. being prepared, communicating and
respecting boundaries).
Standard 5: Decision Making Students will
demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills SH 1.6.12. Summarize ways to reduce the
to enhance health. risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other STD’s
(e.g., abstinence, avoiding alcohol and other
Standard 6: Health Enhancing Behaviors Students will drugs, limiting sexual partners, using
demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing protection).
behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
SH 1.7.12. Justify why abstinence from sex
Standard 8: Advocacy Students will demonstrate the and drugs are the safest, most effective risk
ability to advocate for personal, family, and avoidance methods of protection from HIV,
community health. other STDs, and pregnancy.
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
SH 1.2.12. Explain the importance of and ability to access contraceptive, STD and HIV counseling and services if sexually active.
SH 1.3.12. Accessing reproductive health resources as it relates to state laws and the rights of minors.
SH 1.5.12. Analyze the factors that protect one against engaging in sexual risk behaviors (e.g., values clarification, planning ahead, being
prepared, communicating and respecting boundaries).
SH 1.6.12. Summarize ways to reduce the risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other STD’s (e.g., abstinence, avoiding alcohol and other drugs,
limiting sexual partners, using protection).
SH 1.7.12. Justify why abstinence from sex and drugs are the safest, most effective risk avoidance methods of protection from HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy.
SH 1.10.12. Summarize the short- and long-term consequences, including symptoms and treatment costs, of common STDs and HIV and the
problems associated with asymptomatic STDs and HIV.
SH 1.11.12. Explain why it is important to know the STD/HIV status of oneself and of a potential sexual partner.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify resources available to gather information on Pre-Assessment
STD’s and prevention. STI Article
STI Instructional PowerPoint
Compare and contrast information I receive from multiple Birth Control Methods & Effectiveness
sources to make informed personal health decisions. Reproduction Process
STI Research Project
Male vs. Female Reproduction
Pregnancy
Post-Assessment
SH 1.1.12. Summarize the use of contraceptives and their relationship to the process of fertilization and conception.
SH 1.2.12. Explain the importance of and ability to access contraceptive, STD and HIV counseling and services if sexually active.
SH 1.3.12. Accessing reproductive health resources as it relates to state laws and the rights of minors.
SH 1.5.12. Analyze the factors that protect one against engaging in sexual risk behaviors (e.g., values clarification, planning ahead, being
prepared, communicating and respecting boundaries).
SH 1.6.12. Summarize ways to reduce the risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other STD’s (e.g., abstinence, avoiding alcohol and other drugs,
limiting sexual partners, using protection).
SH 1.7.12. Justify why abstinence from sex and drugs are the safest, most effective risk avoidance methods of protection from HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy.
SH 1.8.12. Analyze the effectiveness of typical use of condoms and other barrier methods in reducing the risk of pregnancy, HIV, and other
infection by STDs, including HPV (Human Papillomavirus).
SH 1.9.12. Analyze the effectiveness of typical use of a variety of contraceptives in preventing pregnancy, HIV and STD’s.
SAAP 1.1.12. Explain why it is wrong to trick, threaten, or coerce another person into having sex.
SAAP 1.6.12. Demonstrate the ability to access reliable school and community service providers and resources for health care services
related to sexual health & violence prevention (e.g., counseling, testing, school-based health centers, pediatrician, reproductive health
community centers).
SAAP 1.7.12. Explain why it is an individual’s responsibility to verify that all sexual contact is consensual.
SAAP 1.13.12. Consent. Explain why people have the right to refuse sexual contact.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify different forms of contraception and what they Pre-Assessment
prevent. STI Article
STI Instructional PowerPoint
Identify sexually transmitted diseases and how they are Birth Control Methods & Effectiveness
contracted. Reproduction Process
STI Research Project
Analyze the effectiveness levels of contraceptives and Male vs. Female Reproduction
factors that impact how effective a contraceptive can be.
Pregnancy
Post-Assessment
SH 1.3.12. Accessing reproductive health resources as it relates to state laws and the rights of minors.
SH 1.9.12. Analyze the effectiveness of typical use of a variety of contraceptives in preventing pregnancy, HIV and STD’s.
SH 1.11.12. Explain why it is important to know the STD/HIV status of oneself and of a potential sexual partner.
SAAP 1.1.12. Explain why it is wrong to trick, threaten, or coerce another person into having sex.
SAAP 1.2.12. Explain why a person who has been sexually mistreated, groomed, harassed, abused, assaulted, or exploited is not at fault and
should not be blamed.
SAAP 1.3.12. Demonstrate strategies for avoiding and dealing with sexual health situations that involve personal risk or danger (e.g., sexual
mistreatment, grooming, harassment, abuse, assault, exploitation, or trafficking)
SAAP 1.7.12. Explain why it is an individual’s responsibility to verify that all sexual contact is consensual.
SAAP 1.13.12. Consent. Explain why people have the right to refuse sexual contact.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify male and female reproductive anatomical Pre-Assessment
systems. STI Article
STI Instructional PowerPoint
Identify each step of the process for human reproduction. Birth Control Methods & Effectiveness
Reproduction Process
Analyze sexual encounter scenarios and determine their STI Research Project
level of risk. Male vs. Female Reproduction
Pregnancy
Post-Assessment
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness B
Semester: 2
Instructional Days: 5 (beginning week 7)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
OWDP 1.1.12. Summarize important health screenings, immunizations, checkups, examinations, and health screenings necessary to maintain
good health including breast and testicular self-exams.
OWDP 1.4.12. Discuss using family history, gender, and age to make informed health related decisions.
OWDP 1.6.12. Justify why it is important to seek help and treatment for common infectious diseases and chronic diseases.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Understand the difference between infectious and non- Disease Code
infectious diseases. Types of Doctors
Disease Informational PowerPoint
Identify various diseases and their risks. Non-Infectious Disease Chart
Types of Cancer
Understand genetic/hereditary health risks. Hereditary/Genetic Diseases
Post-Assessment
Identify different types of doctors and their specialties.
OWDP 1.1.12. Summarize important health screenings, immunizations, checkups, examinations, and health screenings necessary to maintain
good health including breast and testicular self-exams.
OWDP 1.2.12. Analyze the wellness continuum (i.e., absence of sickness does not indicate optimal wellness).
OWDP 1.3.12. Analyze the controllable factors that contribute to optimal wellness and chronic diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
hypertension, and osteoporosis).
○ Intake (food, air, water, substances)
○ Output (physical activity and movement; elimination of waste)
○ Sleep
○ Stress Management
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Understand the spread of disease in the community. “Outbreak” or “Contagion”
Disease Informational PowerPoint
Differentiate between an Epidemic and Pandemic. Non-Infectious Disease Chart
Post-Assessment
Analyze situations of how to limit disease spreading.
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness B
Semester: 2
Instructional Days: 5 (beginning week 8)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
MEH 1.3.12. Determine when to seek help for mental and emotional health problems and the barriers to doing so, including stigma.
MEH 1.4.12. Analyze the causes, symptoms, and effects of depression, stress, and anxiety, including physical and psychological response.
MEH 1.5.12. Analyze strategies for mitigating the effects of chronic stress and trauma on mental health and learning.
MEH 1.6.12. Summarize why it is important to tell an adult if there are people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others (suicide
prevention awareness).
MEH 1.7.12. Summarize personal stressors at home, in school, and with friends.
MEH 1.8.12. Evaluate effective strategies for dealing with stress. (e.g., avoidance, active problem solving, emotion focused (reframing
problem), self-care).
MEH 1.9.12. Summarize strategies for coping with loss and grief.
MEH 1.10.12. Analyze the negative, neutral, and positive effects of technology and social media on mental and emotional health.
MEH 1.11.12. Explain the impact of a variety of mental health disorders on behavior (e.g., mood, anxiety, psychotic, and eating disorders).
MEH 1.13.12. Summarize impulsive behaviors that can lead to violence and strategies for controlling them.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
MEH 1.3.12. Determine when to seek help for mental and emotional health problems and the barriers to doing so, including stigma.
MEH 1.4.12. Analyze the causes, symptoms, and effects of depression, stress, and anxiety, including physical and psychological response.
MEH 1.5.12. Analyze strategies for mitigating the effects of chronic stress and trauma on mental health and learning.
MEH 1.6.12. Summarize why it is important to tell an adult if there are people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others (suicide
prevention awareness).
MEH 1.7.12. Summarize personal stressors at home, in school, and with friends.
MEH 1.8.12. Evaluate effective strategies for dealing with stress. (e.g., avoidance, active problem solving, emotion focused (reframing
problem), self-care).
MEH 1.9.12. Summarize strategies for coping with loss and grief.
MEH 1.10.12. Analyze the negative, neutral, and positive effects of technology and social media on mental and emotional health.
MEH 1.11.12. Explain the impact of a variety of mental health disorders on behavior (e.g., mood, anxiety, psychotic, and eating disorders).
MEH 1.12.12. Differentiate between positive and negative body image.
MEH 1.13.12. Summarize impulsive behaviors that can lead to violence and strategies for controlling them.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness B
Semester: 2
Instructional Days: 4 (beginning week 9)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
MEH 1.4.12. Analyze the causes, symptoms, and effects of depression, stress, and anxiety, including physical and psychological response.
MEH 1.10.12. Analyze the negative, neutral, and positive effects of technology and social media on mental and emotional health.
HR 1.7.12. Evaluate the legal and social consequences of sending sexually explicit pictures or messages by e-mail or cell phone or posting
sexually explicit pictures on social media sites (e.g., chat groups, e-mail, texting, websites, cell phone, tablet applications and use of other
social media).
HR 1.4.12. Analyze the effects of viewing pornography, sexting, etc. on healthy relationships.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Analyze the pros and cons of social media use. Social Media Analysis
“The Social Dilemma” or “The Social Network”
Understand the importance of limiting “screen time.”
Dangers of Social Media
Identify and analyze instances of cyberbullying. Advertising Analysis
Analyze the physical and psychological effects of social media
on teens.
Grade: 9-12
Subject: Health and Wellness B
Semester: 2
Instructional Days: 5 (beginning week 11)
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS:
SAAP 1.4.12. Differentiate between respectful (healthy) and disrespectful (unhealthy) relationships including active consent.
SAAP 1.5.12. Explain why rape and sexual assault should be reported to a trusted adult.
SAAP 1.8.12. Analyze laws and policies related to sexual mistreatment, grooming, harassment, abuse, assault, exploitation, & trafficking
which are designed to protect young people.
SAAP 1.9.12. Training in the prevention and identification of, and response to:
o Child sexual abuse and assault
o Human trafficking
o Commercial sexual exploitation
o Sexual harassment and assault
SAAP 1.12.12. Training in actions that child victims of sexual abuse and assault may take to obtain assistance.
Primary Activities/Materials/Texts
Identify resources to help youth who are struggling in a Sexual Aggression
relationship SAFE Futures
Power, Control & Equality
Understand the signs and differences between sexual Relationship Goals
harassment and sexual assault. “Mean Girls”