| 10.1
Concepts of Health |
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Grade 6 |
Grade 8 |
| A. |
Reinforce
an understanding of the growth and development changes that occur
between childhood and adolescence, and reiterate factors that can
influence these changes. |
Analyze
factors that impact growth and development between adolescence and
adulthood. |
| B. |
Describe
the function of certain body systems.
- nervous
- muscular
- integumentary
- skeletal
- endocrine
- reproductive
|
Analyze
the interdependence existing among the body systems. |
| C. |
Analyze
nutritional concepts that impact health. |
Analyze
factors that impact nutritional choices of adolescents. |
| D. |
Apply
factors that influence drug use and abuse. |
Analyze
prevention and intervention strategies in relation to adolescent
and adult drug use.
- decision-making/refusal skills
- situation avoidance
- goal setting
- professional assistance (e.g., medical, counseling, support
groups)
- rules, regulations, and laws
- media influence
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| E. |
Identify
and describe health problems that can occur through communicable
and non-communicable diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS). |
Identify
the factors that impact health maintenance and disease prevention. |
