Health Education Curriculum Guide

 

Introduction:  The following pages list each core outcome.  Examples of activities are then provided for each core outcome by grade level. 

 

Core Outcome 1

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

 


Core Outcome 2

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.

 


Core Outcome 3

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.


Core Outcome 4

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.


Core Outcome 5

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 one’s own being.

•     Evaluates health information.

 


Core Outcome 6

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.