Standard of Learning

1.2   The student will explain that good health is related to health-promoting decisions. Key concepts/skills include:

1. personal hygiene, including care of one's teeth
2. personal safety behaviors;
3. the harmful effects of misusing medicines and drugs;
4. sleep habits;
5. physical activity and healthy entertainment;
6. proper nutrition.

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Understanding the Standard

The student will understand the importance of getting enough sleep for good health and growth and development.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The student will:

• describe why sleep is important. (sleep helps your bones and muscles grow and allows you to be alert to do well at school)
• describe the amount of sleep you need to promote good health. (between eight and 10 hours each night)
• identify what happens when you do not get enough sleep. (you will feel tired because you have less energy and you may get sick)

Additional Instructional Resources

• What Sleep Is and Why Kids Need It - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/not_tired.html
• Why Do I Need to Sleep? - http://www.kidshealth.org

Assessment Ideas

The student will:

• keep a log of his or her sleep habits.
• provide ways to get enough sleep.
• interview other people about their sleep habits and why sleep is important.

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