Fourth Grade Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
4.7 The student will understand the importance of communicating with family about personal and community health issues. Key concepts/skills include:
- identification of obstacles and solutions to communication;
- the importance of seeking assistance from a trusted adult when in unsafe or uncomfortable situations.
Understanding the Standard
The student will understand the importance of seeking assistance from an adult in an unsafe or uncomfortable situation. The student will understand that there are personal issues that should be discussed with a family member or trusted adult.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- define a trusted adult. (someone you trust)
- describe assistance. (getting help)
- identify unsafe/uncomfortable situations. (feeling fear)
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identify trusted adults:
- in school;
- at home; and
- in public places.
- identify potential unsafe or uncomfortable situations and what to do.
Sample Lessons
Organizational Skills
Grade(s) K-12
Upon completion of this lesson students will understand how to become more organized and will display good time management techniques. Additionally, students will be able to better handle stress and change.
http://www.daltonstate.edu/faculty/lsweenie/work_ethics/
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Additional Instructional Resources
- Blue Web'n - http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn
- CyberBee - http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/MMStocs/MMScybertoc.html
- FunBrain.com - http://www.funbrain.com/teachers/index.html
- Health Teacher (membership fee) - http://www.healthteacher.com
- Internet Detectives - http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/detectives
- McGraw-Hill School Division Teaching Resources - http://www.mmhschool.com
- Talking Skills; Listening Skills; The Skill of Communication - Health Teacher.com - http://www.healthteacher.com
- Yahooligans! The Web Guide for Kids - http://www.yahooligans.com
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- explain the importance of seeking assistance from an adult in an unsafe or uncomfortable situation.
- identify when there are personal issues that should be discussed with a family member or trusted adult.
