Grade 2 Health Tennessee Standards

identify trusted adult(s) to consult before making a choice;

discuss the importance of safety rules;

identify ways the environment affects a person's emotional, social and physical health;

The student will understand the contributions of family relationships to healthy living.

demonstrate the appropriate choices related to reducing unintentional injuries.

explain that feelings can be expressed in different ways;

Injury Prevention and Safety

identify food as a source of energy and growth;

describe the role of drugs and medicines in keeping people healthy;

The student will recognize environmental practices, products and resources that affect personal and community health and promotes healthy living.

identify situations that should be reported to a trusted adult;

demonstrate self-protection skills and identify appropriate resources for help.

identify the basic food groups and foods;

understand that cultural differences exist and influence family customs.

evaluate the influence of media on the decision-making process related to healthy living.

The student will demonstrate the ability to implement decision making and goal setting skills to promote his/her personal health and wellness, thereby enhancing quality of life for himself/herself and those around him/her.

describe inappropriate use of drugs and medicines;

practice refusal skills to avoid harmful substances;

identify the importance of good versus poor personal hygiene practices;

identify community health workers and the activities and programs they provide;

The student will understand appropriate and inappropriate uses of chemical substances and the effects of substance use and abuse.

describe the importance of participating in the recommended one hour of daily physical activity;

identify personal goals and standards for healthy living;

describe physical/emotional/social health implications of personal hygiene.

identify ways to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths from injury;

identify habits that will promote disease prevention;

identify the importance of "reduce, reuse, recycle" practices,

describe the importance of community organizations to healthy living;

describe the various types of family structures;

The student will understand the importance of personal hygiene practices as related to healthy living.

report when someone is injured or ill to a responsible caregiver;

identify how germs are spread;

identify how changes in the family can influence emotions;

Nutrition

The student will understand the importance of positive self-concept and interpersonal relationships for healthy living.

identify physical activities used in daily life that promote healthy living.

Environmental and Community Health

define "choices" and "consequences";

explain the importance of not sharing personal hygiene items (toothbrush, combs, brushes);

identify ways children can contribute to healthy family life;

The student will understand attitudes and behaviors for preventing injuries and deaths from injury.

identify the functions of the human body systems;

The student will understand appropriate care for injuries and sudden illness.

identify common goals and values found in family structures;

identify chronic health problems.

Substance Use and Abuse Prevention

recognize the proper use of common household products (e.g. over the counter medicines, cleaners, gasoline, markers)

name and describe qualities and characteristics that make all individuals unique;

Personal Health and Wellness

Emotional, Social, and Mental Health

Disease Prevention and Control

The student will understand the relationship of physical activity and rest to healthy living.

The student will understand the stages of human growth and development.

The student will understand attitudes and behaviors for preventing and controlling disease.

describe the important differences in the stages of human growth and development.

identify human growth and development stages throughout the life cycle;

explain how media influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to personal health and community;

explain the importance of the basic body systems.

Family Life

describe the importance of healthy meals and snacks

identify and define common germs pathogens;

list the eight most common injury risks for children (motor vehicles (includes buses and ATVs), fires and flames, drowning, hand gun injuries, falls, poisoning, choking, suffocation, strangulation, and bike/pedestrian injuries);

demonstrate essential personal hygiene practices;

identify the consequences of using tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs;

demonstrate basic first aid techniques ("Check, Call, Care"; refer to American Red Cross first aid procedures).

identify the importance of developing and maintaining healthy relationships.

The student will understand the role of body systems as related to healthy living.

explain that family structures vary and can change;

identify questions to ask during the process of making a choice (e.g. Is it healthful? Is it safe? Is it legal? Do I show respect for myself and others? Do I follow family rules? Do I show good character?);

identify the basic body structure;

The student will understand the appropriate action to take when personal safety is threatened.

identify resources and facilities in the community that promote healthy living.

describe different types of pollution and it's environmental affects;

The student will understand the relationship of nutrition to healthy living.