Introduction: The following pages list each core
outcome. Examples of activities are
then provided for each core outcome by grade level.
Students will utilize
and demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and disease
prevention in accordance to Catholic values.
Grade Level Outcomes
Kindergarten through
Second Grade
1. Students will be able to identify body parts
by use of a chart. (See Science Grade K
Outcome 3).
2. Students will be able to demonstrate the
location of body parts. (See Science
Grade 2 Outcome 6).
Third through Fifth
Grades
1. Students will explain the male and female
reproductive systems and how they function.
2. Students will care for developing bodies as
temples of the Holy Spirit. (See
Religion Grade 5 Outcome 10).
3. Students will understand God's plan for
reproduction.
(See
Religion Grade 5 Outcome 9).
Sixth through Eighth
Grades
1. Students will be able to identify body
systems by use of charts. (See Science
Grade 6 Outcome 5).
2. Students will be able to explain body
functions and how the systems interrelate.
(See Science Grade 6 Outcome
6).
3. Students will be able to explain the
difference between chastity and celibacy.
They will also be able to explain the Church's view on sexuality and
other related areas. (See Religion
Grade 8 Outcome 9).
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
1. Students will be able to explain what is
meant by the phrase "Life is a gift from God." (See Religion Grade 9 Sexuality Outcome 1).
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of compassion for sexual orientations of all people. (See Religion Grade 9 Sexuality Outcome 2 and Catechism of the Catholic Church
Reference Number 2357 and 2358).
3. Students will demonstrate the right to
bodily integrity and respect for one's self and others. (See Religion Grade 9 Sexuality Outcome 3).
Specific Curricular Examples for Core Outcome 1
Kindergarten through
Eighth Grade
Identifies body parts, systems and
functions.
Kindergarten through
Twelfth Grade
Summarizes behaviors which can prevent and
control disease.
Explains the role of fever in identifying
health problems.
Explains the relationship of diet to growth
and development.
Categorizes symptoms for common health
problems.
Demonstrates basic first aid.
States procedure for contacting emergency
medical technicians.
Describes basic preventative health care
procedures.
Third through Twelfth
Grades
Explains the reason why swelling occurs
when injured.
Can tell the difference between chronic
pain and injury.
Lists reasons why extreme weight loss or
gain may occur.
Understands the procedure for CPR
Students will
demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-enhancing
products and services.
Grade Level Outcomes
Kindergarten through
Second Grade
1. Students will be able to name the different
food groups.
2. Students will be able to list some benefits
of regular exercise.
3. Students will be able to explain the
importance of cleanliness.
4. Students will be able to explain the hazards
of drug use.
5. Students will identify and explain the five
senses. (See Science Grade 1 Outcome 1).
6. Students will explain the effects our
environment has on our health. (See
Science Grade 1 Outcome 5).
Third through Fifth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the
benefits of good nutrition.
2. Students will demonstrate the positive
effects of exercise: cardiovascular,
muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.
3. Students will be able to explain the hazards
of drug use.
4. Students will be able to explain the
benefits of good hygiene (hair, teeth, body, clothes).
5. Students will show respect by using correct
terminology when referring to human sexuality.
(See Religion Grade 3 Outcome 10).
Sixth through Eighth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of nutrition and how it applies to everyday life.
2. Students will be able to explain the
benefits of good hygiene.
3. Students will be able to explain the hazards
of drug use.
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of how
drugs effect their bodies.
2. Students will examine the mechanisms
involved in maintaining a stable internal environment. (See Science High School Outcome 6).
Specific Curricular Examples for Core Outcome 2
Kindergarten through
Twelfth Grade
States the effects tobacco, alcohol, and
other drugs have on growth and development.
Names health risk behaviors which cause the
majority of preventable deaths, diseases, injuries, and loss of quality of life
for children, youth and adults.
Identifies healthy alternatives to using
tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Generates a nutritional plan based on
dietary guidelines.
Prepares a personal physical fitness and
activity plan.
Lists safety practices which can prevent
the majority of deaths, injuries, and loss of quality of life.
Practices good personal hygiene.
Demonstrates the decision making
process.
Demonstrates the ability to resist negative
peer pressure.
Abstains from using tobacco, alcohol, and
other drugs.
Eats a nutritionally balanced diet.
Is physically active.
Third through Twelfth
Grades
Identifies the stages of chemical
dependency.
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
Explains how to perform self-examinations.
Students will analyze
the influence of their Catholic faith, culture, media, technology, and other
factors on how they care for their health.
Grade Level Outcomes
Kindergarten through
Second Grade
1. Students will be able to identify unhealthy
behaviors as portrayed in the media.
Third through Fifth
Grades
1. Students will be able to identify unhealthy
behaviors as portrayed in the media.
Sixth through Eighth
Grades
1. Students will be able to identify unhealthy
behaviors as portrayed in the media.
2. Students will explain the Church teachings
on Respect for Life. (See Religion
Grade 8 Outcome 12).
3. Students will explain the differences
between chastity and celibacy. (See
Religion Grade 8 Outcome 9).
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
1. Students will be able to identify unhealthy
behaviors as portrayed in the media.
2. Students will explain Catholic beliefs on
sexual freedom in society today. (See
Religion High School Morality Outcome 3).
Specific Curricular Examples for Core Outcome 3
Kindergarten through
Twelfth Grade
Critiques information and uses problem
solving in learning new skills.
Third through Twelfth
Grades
Uses electronic and other media sources to
seek new information.
Sixth through Twelfth
Grades
Outlines the life cycle process from
conception to death.
Discriminates between reliable and
unreliable advertisements of health care products and services.
Compares over-the-counter health products
for cost and effectiveness.
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
Evaluates physical fitness services and
products.
Abstains from sexual activity.
Students will
demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance
health.
Grade Level Outcomes
Kindergarten through
Second Grade
1. Students will use respectful language and
behavior toward all. (See Religion
Grade 2 Outcome 11).
2. Students will show respect by using correct
terminology when referring to sexuality.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to
work independently and in groups.
Third through Fifth
Grades
1. Students will use respectful language and
behavior toward all. (See Religion
Grade 3 Outcome 10).
2. Students will demonstrate communication
skills which express their right to bodily integrity, including respect for and
from others.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to
work independently and in groups.
Sixth through Eighth
Grades
1. Students will use respectful language and
behavior towards all.
2. Students will demonstrate communication
skills which express their right to bodily integrity, including respect for and
from others. (See Religion Grade 6 Outcome 8).
3. Students will demonstrate the necessary
characteristics to work both independently and in groups. (See Science Grade 7 Outcome 3).
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
1. Students will use respectful language and
behavior towards all. (See Religion High School Sexuality Outcome 2).
2. Students will demonstrate compassion and
respect for all people regardless of their
sexual orientation. (See Catechism of the Catholic Church
Reference Numbers 2357 and 2358).
Specific Curricular
Examples for Core Outcome 4
Kindergarten through
Twelfth Grade
Demonstrates the ability to cope with
feelings of rejection, isolation, alienation and failure.
Organizes responsibilities to balance
family, school, work and leisure time.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication
skills such as active listening, processing and communicating feelings, giving
and receiving feedback, and being assertive.
Demonstrates negotiation and conflict
resolution skills.
Demonstrates skills in working with
individuals and groups.
Respects others and accepts human
diversity.
Appreciates the importance of positive
personal relationships.
Sixth through Twelfth
Grades
Describes the interrelationship of physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual development.
Students will
demonstrate the ability to use Catholic values, goal-setting, and decision
making skills to enhance health.
Grade Level Outcomes
Kindergarten through
Second Grade
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of the human body as a gift from God.
(See Religion Grade 2 Outcome 10).
2. Students will evaluate choices by applying
the Ten Commandments to life. (See
Religion Grade 2 Outcome 2).
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding
that males and females are equal in the eyes of God. (See Religion Grade 4 Outcome 10).
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of sensitivity of others' feelings.
(See Religion Grade 4 Outcome 8).
Third through Fifth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of the human body as a gift from God.
(See Religion Grade 2 Outcome 10).
2. Students will evaluate choices by applying
the Ten Commandments to life. (See
Religion Grade 2 Outcome 2).
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding
that males and females are equal in the eyes of God. (See Religion Grade 4 Outcome 10).
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of sensitivity of others' feelings. (See
Religion Grade 4 Outcome 8).
Sixth through Eighth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate personal
responsibility in decision making. (See
Religion Grade 6 Outcome 7).
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of the Catholic response to sexuality and related issues. (See Religion Grade 7 Outcome 11).
3. Students will identify different types of
love and loving relationships. (See
Religion Grade 7 Outcome 12).
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate personal
responsibility in decision making. (See
Religion Grade 6 Outcome 7).
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of the Catholic response to sexuality and related issues. (See Religion Grade 7 Outcome 11).
3. Students will identify different types of
love and loving relationships. (See
Religion Grade 7 Outcome 12).
Specific Curricular Examples for Core Outcome 5
Kindergarten through
Twelfth Grade
Describes ways in which abuse and violence
can be prevented.
Demonstrates acceptance of human diversity.
Demonstrates problem solving capabilities.
Accepts self.
Engages in safe living practices: home, school and community.
Third through Fifth
Grade
Compares growth patterns of males and
females.
Third through Twelfth
Grades
Recognizes and enjoys the feelings
associated with being physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
healthy.
Accepts responsibility for ones own being.
Evaluates health information.
Students will
demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, spiritual, and
community health.
Grade Level Outcomes
Kindergarten through
Second Grade
1. Students will identify the roles of each
family member and what makes them unique.
(See Religion Grade 1 Outcome 1).
2. Students will evaluate choices by using the
Ten
Commandments
in real life situations. (See Religion
Grade 2 Outcome 2).
Third through Fifth
Grades
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding
that all forms of life are a good.
2. Students will describe the effects of
family, school, and other support structures on their growth and maturity. (See Religion Grade 4 Outcome 9).
Sixth through Eighth
Grades
1. Students will show
respect for themselves and others by their responsible use of the gift of
sexuality. (See Religion Grade 7
Outcome 10).
2. Students will describe
and apply Church teachings on Respect for Life. (See Religion Grade 8 Outcome 12).
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
1. Students will model wholesome personal relationships
with the same and opposite sexes. (See
Religion High School Sexuality Outcome 5).
2. Students will display proper attitudes and
behaviors in recognizing life and human sexuality as gifts from God. (See
Religion High School Sexuality Outcome 1).
Specific Curricular Examples for Core Outcome 6
Kindergarten through
Twelfth Grade
Demonstrates bonding to family, school and
community.
Identifies behaviors for maintenance of
positive mental and emotional health.
Develops criteria for selecting friends.
Engages in practices which protect the
health of the community and the environment.
Differentiates among family structures,
roles and responsibilities.
Evaluates own health-related physical
fitness.
Third through Twelfth
Grades
Develops personal health goals.
Appraises own health status.
Names environmental and occupational health
hazards.
Sixth through Twelfth
Grades
Describes the relationship between God and
His creations.
Identifies the symptoms of depression.
States the role of stress and fatigue in
causing health problems.
Knows the warning signs of disease.
Ninth through Twelfth
Grades
Exhibits helpfulness in meeting the needs
of others without enabling unhealthy behaviors.
Evaluates qualities of a partner for dating
and deciding on marriage.