Grade 5 Health Hawaii Standards

Describe the relationship between physical and emotional health

Explain the importance of early detection and treatment of disease

Describe the importance of physical activity and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle

Explain the importance of a healthy diet as part of a healthy lifestyle

Describe how to assess situations that might be dangerous or risky and strategies to avoid such situations

Identify the consequences of using tobacco products

Identify the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse

Identify the stages of growth and development in humans related to puberty and adolescence

Describe the relationship between health behaviors and well-being

Explain the consequences associated with exposure to environmental elements

Explain where health information can be found in the home, school, and community

Identify the characteristics of valid health information, products, and services

Use appropriate strategies for dealing with emotional and stressful situations

Evaluate behaviors that are safe, risky, or harmful to self and others

Identify internal and external factors that influence health behaviors and health-related decisions

Use appropriate strategies for effective verbal and nonverbal communication in formal and informal settings

Use strategies to avoid inappropriate communication (e.g., name-calling, put-downs, and harassment)

Know how to use appropriate non-violent strategies to deal with conflict and dispute

Identify the elements of a decision-making model related to health issues and problems

Evaluate decisions made on health issues and problems

Identify appropriate goal-setting strategies to set personal health goals

Name people or groups that advocate for healthy individuals, families, and communities

Use appropriate strategies to express individual opinions about health issues

Communication Skils Across Topic Areas

Tobacco-Free Lifestyle

Alcohol and Other Drugfree Lifestyle

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

Decision-Making Across Topic Areas

Personal Health and Wellness

Core Concepts — Understand concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention

Decision-Making and Goal-Setting — Use decision-making and goal-setting skills to enhance health

Interpersonal Communication — Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health

Health Information, Products, and Services Across Topic Areas

Analyzing Influences — Understand the influences of culture, family, peers, media, technology, and other factors on health

Self-Management — Practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks

Accessing Information — Access valid health information and health-promoting products and services

Mental and Emotional Health

Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

Mental and Emotional Health

Goal-Setting Across Topic Areas

Advocacy — Advocate for personal, family, and community health

Sexual Health and Responsibility

Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

Personal Health and Wellness

Advocacy Across Topic Areas

Factors Influencing Health Across Topic Areas