3rd+Grade+Health+Curriculum

=3rd Grade Health Curriculum =

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Me and My Family
DESCRIBE EACH STAGE OF THE HUMAN LIFE CYCLE COMPARE THE FOUR STAGES OF THE HUMAN LIFE CYCLE DESCRIBE HOW GROWTH OCCURS Compare kinds of cells and how they are designed to do special jobs Describe one kind of growth in addition to physical growth and the changes that occur as a result

Staying Fit and Healthy
EXPLAIN HOW PLAQUE CAN LEAD TO CAVITIES AND LOSS OF TEETH DESCRIBE HOW TO BRUSH AND FLOSS CORRECTLY EXPLAIN HOW TO PROTECT TEETH FROM INJURY EXPLAIN HOW THE PARTS OF THE EAR FUNCTION DESCRIBE HOW TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE EARS AND THE NOSE

Food for Health
EXPLAIN WHY EATING HEALTHFUL FOODS IS IMPORTANT TO GOOD HEALTH DESCRIBE WHERE FOOD COMES FROM EXPLAIN HOW TO USE THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID TO PLAN A HEALTHFUL DIET DESCRIBE HOW PEOPLE GET THE WATER THEY NEED TO STAY HEALTHY IDENTIFY STEPS FOR MAKING DECISIONS USE THE DECISION-MAKING STEPS TO MAKE HEALTHFUL SNACK CHOICES

Medicines and Other Drugs
EXPLAIN WHAT DRUGS ARE DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DRUGS THAT HELP THE BODY AND DRUGS THAT HARM THE BODY DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN OTC MEDICINES AND PRESCRIPTON MEDICINES DESCRIBE WAYS MEDICINES CAN HELP PEOPLE AND HOW MEDICINES ARE TAKEN OR APPLIED UNDERSTAND THAT MEDICINES CAN BE HELPFUL ONLY IF THEY ARE USED CORRECTLY LIST THE RULES FOR USING MEDICINES SAFELY EXPLAIN WHAT CAFFEINE IS AND WHAT IT DOES TO THE BODY SUGGEST WAYS TO AVOID FOODS AND DRINKS WITH CAFFEINE DESCRIBE HOW TO AVOID BREATHING INHALANTS List the dangerous physical effects of using inhalants, marijuana, or cocaine, and tell why these drugs should be avoided

Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco
IDENTIFY PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN TOBACCO OR ALCOHOL DESCRIBE THE HAZARDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE Describe the harmful effects of nicotine and alcohol on the body Identify the effects of tobacco on specific human body parts Describe some effects of alcohol on specific body organs and on behavior Identify safety risks associated with alcohol use Describe some laws regarding the sale, use, and packaging of alcohol and tobacco products Explain reasons for refusing tobacco and alcohol Demonstrate ways to refuse tobacco and alcohol

Keeping Safe
RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE PRACTICE SAFETY RULES ON THE WAY TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND AT SCHOOL DESCRIBE HOW TO STAY SAFE AROUND STRANGERS EXPLAIN HOW TO AVOID CONFLICTS AND GET ALONG WITH BULLIES MAKE A HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN DESCRIBE HOW TO SAFELY ESCAPE A HOME FIRE LIST SAFETY RULES FOR USING ELECTRICITY AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS EXPLAIN HOW TO GET EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WHEN SOMEONE HAS BEEN INJURED OR ACCIDENTALLY POISONED DESCRIBE FIRST AID FOR CUTS, SCRAPES, INSECT BITES, AND STINGS

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