Grade 7 Health Hawaii Standards

Explain the relationship between mental, emotional, social, and physical health

Identify proper health care and describe how it can prevent premature death and disability

Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of poor nutrition and lack of physical activity

Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of violent or aggressive behaviors

Describe types and degrees of risk encountered in daily living and formulate strategies to avoid or reduce threatening situations

Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of tobacco product use

Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of drinking alcohol and using drugs

Describe short- and long-term effects and consequences of sexual activity

Describe the body system functions, how they interact with each other, and how they are impacted by health behaviors

Identify choices individuals can make to promote or harm their health

Identify when it is necessary to access health services for self and others

Use appropriate sources to access valid health information, products, and services

Explain personal preferences for coping and stress management strategies

Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors

Explain the influence of internal and external factors on health outcomes

Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Use effective behaviors that communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and others

Identify possible causes of disputes connected to personal, family, and community matters

Apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies to deal with potentially harmful situations

Describe decision-making processes related to healthrelated decisions

Assess health-related decisions for consequences that affect oneself and others

Evaluate personal health strengths and risks to set personal goals

Use effective strategies to influence and support others in making healthful choices

Use appropriate methods to communicate accurate health information and ideas

Describe how barriers can affect the communication of information, ideas, feelings, and opinions

Personal Health and Wellness

Tobacco-Free Lifestyle

Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

Advocacy Across Topic Areas

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

Mental and Emotional Health

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

Advocacy — Advocate for personal, family, and community health

Health Information, Products, and Services Across Topic Areas

Personal Health and Wellness

Alcohol and Other Drugfree Lifestyle

Decision-Making Across Topic Areas

Factors Influencing Health Across Topic Areas

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

Interpersonal Communication — Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health

Mental and Emotional Health

Goal-Setting Across Topic Areas

Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury

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

Communication Skils Across Topic Areas

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

Sexual Health and Responsibility

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