Standard of Learning

5.2   The student will demonstrate responsibility for developing personal health habits and practicing the behaviors that promote an active, healthy lifestyle. Key concepts/skills include:

1. the relationship between health promotion and disease prevention;
2. the connection between nutritional guidelines and weight management;
3. strategies for managing stress;
4. the importance of exercise and recreation;
5. the effects of personal health habits on cardiovascular fitness;
6. the importance of developing and maintaining a positive self-image.

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Understanding the Standard

The student will understand the concept of self-image and how a positive self-image affects health.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The student will:

• define self-image. (how you regard yourself and the mental picture of how you believe you appear to others)
• describe what is involved in creating a self image. (developed by how you assess your physical appearance, shape of your body, academic accomplishments, athletic achievements, social skills, value system, relationships, etc.)
• explain why a positive self-image is important. (sets the stage for our actions and behaviors. People who have a positive self-image are more likely to be positive in all aspects of life, including healthy behaviors.)

Sample Lessons

Graphing a Healthy Lifestyle
Grade(s): 5
Students will, over a week, record the amount of time they spend sleeping, attending school, watching television,, exercising and doing homework. At the end of the week the students will graph all of their information and discuss how sleep impacts their learning. The graphs will be used to discuss daily habits and ways to improve overall health.
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=66
Free

A Healthy Body Image
Grade(s): 5
Students will explore the impact of magazine advertisements on body image and individual purchasing.
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=73
Free

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

Project Towards No Tobacco Use (TNT)
Grades 5-10
Model program to prevent or reduce tobacco use in youth. Ten core and 2 booster lessons. Includes effective refusal and coping skills; effects of media and advertisers; methods to build self-esteem; and strategies for advocating no tobacco use.
Sponsor: Department of Preventive Medicine, USC
Contact: http://www.etr.org
Cost

Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost

Nutrition Education - Balance Benefits
Grade(s): 5
Students will understand how a healthy diet and exercise can increase the likelihood of physical and mental wellness.
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=956
Free

Nutrition Education - Dietary Guidelines
Grade(s): 5
Students will learn about  suggested dietery guidelines and from that will understand how a healthy diet and exercise can increase the likelihood of physical and mental wellness.
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=955
Free

Nutrition Education - Evaluate Your Eating Habits
Grade(s): 5
Through this lesson students will learn that their eating habits can improve by evaluating their choices.
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=957
Free

Who’s in the Bag?
Grades: 4-6
Many students do not know how to develop relationships. Their negative social attitudes and low self-esteem hinder interaction.
Sponsor: Ask Eric
Contact: http://www.eduref.org (select lesson plans – health – mental health)
Free

Additional Instructional Resources

• A Healthy Body Image - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/LPview?core=7
• Guidance Services
• Life Skills Programs
• Self-Esteem - http://www.gigglepotz.com/self.htm
• Social & Emotional Health – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/ (health & fitness 3-5)
• Teaching Children About Health, A Multidisciplinary Approach - http://www.morton-pub.com - "Mental Health"

Assessment Ideas

The student will:

• describe people with a good self-image.
• explain the importance of developing and maintaining a positive self-image.

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