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Kindergarten
Development of self-awareness (emotionally, socially and physically) and the best ways of keeping well (healthy decision-making) are emphasized. Topics introduced in the first years are reviewed and discussed in more depth each year along with new topics. The health and guidance curricula complement each other to provide knowledge and skills in the area of drug prevention.
Your Health, Harcourt, Inc.
Topics
Mental/Emotional/Social
* Conflict resolution
* Cooperation and respect
* Self management
* Feelings
* Responsibility
Chemical Health
* Medicines
* Drugs
Safety and First Aid
* Bus safety
* Fire safety
* Pedestrian/bike safety
* Playground safety
* Emergencies
* Personal safety
* Stranger
Growth and Development
* Five senses
Communicable/Chronic Diseases
* Cleanliness
* Handwashing
Consumer Health
* Identify helpful adults
Environmental Health
* Reuse
Decision-Making
* Choosing healthy behaviors (decision-making model)
* Reinforcing healthy decisions (refusal skills)
First through Third Grades
Development of self-awareness (emotionally, socially and physically) and the best ways of keeping well (healthy decision-making) are emphasized. Topics introduced in the first years are reviewed and discussed in more depth each year along with new topics. The health and guidance curricula complement each other to provide knowledge and skills in the area of drug prevention.
First Grade
Resources
Your Health, Harcourt, Inc.
Topics
Mental/Emotional/Social
* Why I am special
* Conflict resolution
* Feelings
* Friendship
Chemical Health
* Medicines
* Drugs
Safety and First Aid
* Bus Safety
* Water Safety
* Pedestrian/Bike Safety
* Playground Safety
* Emergencies
* Personal Safety
Growth and Development
* Teeth and their care
Communicable/Chronic Diseases
* Germs
* Handwashing
* Staying healthy
Decision-Making
* Choosing healthy behaviors (decision-making model)
* Reinforcing healthy decisions (refusal skills)
Second Grade
Resources
Your Health, Harcourt, Inc.
Topics
Mental/Emotional/Social
* Sharing feelings
* Conflict resolution
* Cooperation
* Respect
* Differences
Chemical Health
* Medicine
* Illegal drugs
* Say NO to drugs
Safety and First Aid
* Fire safety
* Bus safety
* Emergencies
Nutrition
* Food guide pyramid
* Reading a food label
* Healthy food choices
Environmental Health
* Protecting the environment
* Saving energy and resources
* Reduce, reuse, recycle
* Pollution
Decision-Making
* Choosing healthy behaviors (decision-making model)
* Reinforcing healthy decisions (refusal skills)
Third Grade
Resources
Your Health, Harcourt, Inc.
Topics
Mental/Emotional/Social
* Character
* Stress
* Feelings
* Conflict resolution
* Respect
* Friendship
* Cooperation
Chemical Health
* Ways to say NO
* Medicine
* Inhalants
Safety and First Aid
* Bus safety
* Pedestrian safety
* Playground safety
* Self-protection
Body Systems
* Muscular
* Nervous
* Digestive
* Circulatory
* Respiratory
* Organs
Environmental Health
* Pollution
* Ozone
* Components of a healthy community
* Health impact of pollutants
* Noise pollution
* Second-hand smoke
* Water pollution
* Skin and eye care
Decision-Making
* Choosing healthy behaviors (decision-making model)
* Reinforcing healthy decisions (refusal skills)
Fourth Grade
Students learn to take responsibility for aspects of their health. Healthful decision-making is emphasized in all aspects of the curriculum. Topics introduced in the early years are reviewed and discussed in more depth, along with new topics. The human growth and development curriculum covers basic information about reproductive anatomy, physical and emotional changes during puberty and proper hygiene. Parents are invited to attend one of several evening sessions to experience the program with their child. The health and guidance curricula complement each other to provide knowledge and skills in the area of drug prevention.
Resources
Your Health, Harcourt, Inc.
Just Around the Corner for Girls/Boys, March Productions
Topics
Mental/Emotional/Social
* Conflict resolution
* Cooperation
* Respect
* Self Management
* Responsibilities
Chemical Health
* Refusal skills
* Tobacco, alcohol and drugs
* Secondhand smoke
* Influence of media
Safety and First Aid
* Self protection skills
* Bike safety
* Water safety
* Bus safety
* Fire safety
* Gun safety
* Playground safety
* Poison prevention
Growth and Development
* Skeletal system
* Changes associated with puberty and their own gender
* Structure of their own reproductive system
Nutrition
* Food pyramid
* Balanced menu
* Nutrients, vitamins and minerals
* Food labels
* Media influences
Decision-Making
* Choosing healthy behaviors (decision-making model)
* Reinforcing healthy decisions (refusal skills)
Fifth Grade
Students learn to take responsibility for aspects of their health. Healthful decision-making is emphasized. Topics introduced in the early years are reviewed and discussed in more depth, along with new topics. The (D.A.R.E. Program) Drug Abuse Resistance Education brings a uniformed police officer into the classroom to help students understand laws and issues surrounding drugs, develop skills to say no to drugs and alcohol, and discuss the consequences and alternatives to these chemicals. The human growth and development curriculum covers basic information about reproductive anatomy, physical and emotional changes during puberty, and proper hygiene. Parents are invited to attend one of several evening sessions to experience the program with their child. The health and guidance curricula complement each other to provide knowledge and skills in the area of drug prevention.
Resources
Your Health, Harcourt, Inc.
Just Around the Corner for Girls/Boys, March Productions
D.A.R.E.
Topics
Mental/Emotional
* Communication skills
* Managing emotion
* Managing stress
* Managing grief
* Conflict resolution
* Time management
Social
* Decision-making
* Peer pressure
* Respecting differences
Chemical Health
* Responsible drug use
* Drug abuse
* Staying drug free
* Alcohol
* Smokeless tobacco
* Secondhand smoke
Safety
* Amusement park safety
* Equipment safety
* Bike/pedestrian safety
* Bus safety
* Severe weather safety
* Fire safety
* Intruder safety
* Violence prevention
* Internet safety
First Aid
* Injuries
* Hazards
* Emergencies
* First aid steps
Growth & Development
* Changes associated with puberty and the opposite gender
* Hygiene
* Reproductive systems
Communicable/Chronic Disease
* Pathogens
* Stages of a disease
* Body defenses
* Identification and causes of communicable diseases
* HIV/AIDS
Consumer Health
* Influence of advertisements
* Wise consumer choices
* Consumer protection agencies
Decision-Making
* Choosing healthy behaviors (decision-making model)
* Reinforcing healthy decisions (refusal skills)