Tenth Grade Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
10.2 The student will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the protective factors related to achieving and maintaining a sound mind and healthy body throughout life. Key concepts/skills include:
- the empowerment and effectiveness of being assertive;
- the impact of involvement in school and community activities;
- the value of exercising self-control;
- the merits of goal setting;
- the influence of emotions and peer approval on personal decision-making;
- the effects of an individual's environment;
- family health habits and behaviors as they relate to the promotion of health and wellness;
- the importance of support and encouragement from positive role models.
Understanding the Standard
The student will analyze how involvement in community and school activities promotes a sense of belonging.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- explain the benefits of relationships. (meets the need to be loved, feel safe, secure, valued, and recognized)
- analyze communication skills. (speaking, listening, and body language)
- describe friendships. (involve caring, consideration, and trust)
- compare and contrast types of friendships.
- explain community health partnerships. (citizens work together for safety and to provide healthful environment that meets the needs of all community members)
- list examples of school-community activities. (school-to-work transition programs, mentoring, community service, project-based learning, family-school connections, etc.)
- infer how involvement in school activities promotes mental and physical health. (self-esteem, self-concept, team membership, etc.)
- recommend types of community activities that help to develop a sense of belonging and increase one's mental and physical health.
- create a profile of a good citizen.
Additional Instructional Resources
- Non-Profit Groups
- Service Learning Activities
- School and Community Calendars, Newspapers, and Advertisements
- School, Family, and Community Connections - http://www.sedl.org/pubs/fam32/6.html
- Service Leader - http://www.serviceleader.org
- Volunteerism in the United States - http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/volunteer
- World Health – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource (health & fitness 9-12)
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- classify types of community volunteer activities.
- explain how participation in school clubs, teams, etc., promote a sense of belonging and help maintain a sound mind and healthy body.
- select a school and/or community service learning activity that promotes a sense of belonging.
