Second Grade Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
2.2 The student will explain that personal health decisions and health habits influence health and wellness throughout life. Key concepts/skills include:
- how food choices contribute to a healthy lifestyle;
- the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco;
- the need for regular health check-ups and screenings;
- the importance of learning and using refusal skills to make good decisions;
- the use of nonviolent strategies to resolve conflicts.
Understanding the Standard
The student will describe the need for regular health check-ups.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- describe a medical check-up or health screening.
- identify why we need regular check-ups. (catch problems early, monitor growth and development, for immunizations)
- identify types of health check-ups. (dental, vision, hearing, or physical exam)
- identify people who provide well-care exams. (school nurse, doctor, nurse, dentist, optometrist, etc.)
Sample Lessons
Oral Health Education: Saving Smiles Series- “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body”
Grade: 2
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the parts of the oral cavity that are involved in the digestive system. (SOL 2.1c)
Lesson Plan (2) Develop an awareness of the long-term effects of choosing nutritious foods and beverages for a healthy life and self image. (SOL 2.2a, 2.3e)
Lesson Plan (3) Describe plaque and its impact on dental diseases and self image.(SOL 2.3c, 2.3e)
Lesson Plan (4) Identify the roles of oral health professionals met during a dental visit. (SOL 2.4a)
Lesson Plan (5) with regular dental check-ups. (SOL 2.2c)
Lesson Plan (6) Describe the effects on the body of using drugs, alcohol and tobacco products. (SOL 2.2b)
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health
Contact: http://www.vahealth.org/teeth/OralHealthEducation.asp (curriculum resources)
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The Brain Reflex System And How It Works
Grade(s): K-5
The students will learn the basic facts about the reflex systems of the brain.
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi8902.html
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Heart Power
Grade(s): K-4
This tag game is used to reinforce three important ways to keep your heart healthy.
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=5848
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LifeSkills Training
Grades: K-5
Model substance abuse prevention and competency enhancement program focusing on the major social and psychological factors causing substance use and abuse. Teaches drug resistance skills, personal management skills, and general social skills. Focuses on self-esteem, decision-making, influence of media, stress, communication, and assertiveness issues.
Contact: http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
Cost
Additional Instructional Resources
- The Body – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/ (health & fitness k-2)
- Children's Medical Group - http://www.childrensmedgroup.com/library/kids/checkups.htm
- People, Places and Things That Help Me - http://www.kidshealth.org
- Teaching Children About Health, A Multidisciplinary Approach - http://www.morton-pub.com
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- describe why they need to have regular check-ups.
- describe a physical exam.
