Grade 9 Health and Safety
Pennsylvania Content Standards - Mifflin County Grade
Level Benchmarks
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10.1 Concepts of Health |
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Grade 9 |
| A. |
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| B. |
Evaluate
factors that impact the body systems and apply protective/preventive
strategies:
- Fitness level
- Environment (e.g., pollutants, available health care)
- Health status (physical, mental, social)
- Nutrition
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| C. |
Analyze
factors that impact nutritional choices of adults:
- Cost
- Food preparation (e.g., time, skills, fast food)
- Consumer skills (e.g., understanding food labels, evaluating fads)
- Nutritional knowledge
- Changes in nutritional requirements (e.g., age, physical activity
level)
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| D. |
Evaluate
issues relating to the use/non-use of drugs:
- Social impact (e.g., cost, relationships)
- Laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, and chemical substances
- Impact on the individual
- Impact on the community
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10.2 Healthful Living |
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Grade 9 |
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| B. |
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Examine and
apply a decision-making process to the development of short and
long-term health goals. |
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10.3 Safety and Injury Prevention |
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Grade 9 |
| A. |
Assess the
personal and legal consequences of unsafe practices:
- Disease, disability, and death
- Loss of personal freedom
- Loss of income
- Impact on others
- Loss of motor vehicle operator’s license
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| B. |
Analyze and
apply strategies for the management of injuries:
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| C. |
Assess the
impact of violence on the victim and surrounding community:
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
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