5.1 The student will demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to build healthy relationships. Key concepts/skills include

1. the development of positive social skills;
2. the use of refusal and conflict resolution skills;
3. effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills that convey care, consideration, and respect for self and others.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 5.1

Lesson Ideas

• Who’s in the Bag? [a] - www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Mental_Health/MEH0004.html
• We're All Different Alike [a] -  www.nonamecallingweek.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/resources/record/109.html  
• Making Decisions [b] - http://www.sodat.org/Lesson%20Plan%204-6.htm
• Bullying Recognition and Prevention Activities [a,b,c] - www.eyesonbullying.org/activities.html  
• Stop Bullying Now Kids Page [a,b,c] - www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids
• Intel Education: "Flat Stanley” [c] - http://www97.intel.com/en/ProjectDesign/UnitPlanIndex/FlatStanley/ 
• Class Meetings That Matter: A Year’s Worth of Resources for Grades K-5 [a,b,c] - http://olweus.org/public/antibullying_products.page  

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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.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 5.2

Lesson Ideas

• Nutrition Station Circuit  [d,e] - http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=5786
• Interactive Heart Rate Worksheet [d] -www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=4874
• Is Our Health Inherited or Acquired [e]- www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=69
• Healthy Body Image [f]-  http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=73
• Good Snack, Smart Snack [b] – www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Lessons/196.htm
• MyPyramid.gov For Kids [a,b,d,e]-  http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
• Bam! Body and Mind  [a-f]- www.bam.gov
• Be Healthy.Be Happy.Be You.Beautiful. [a-f]- www.girlshealth.gov
• The Great Body Shop [a-f] - www.thegreatbodyshop.net
• Dole's Five A Day Lesson Plans [b] - www.dole5aday.com/index.jsp
• USDA Team Nutrition Elementary School  Curriculum [b] -  http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/educators/scholastic.html
• Heart Power! Online [a-f] -  www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3003357
• Let’s Get Moving! [d,e] - www. commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/noframes/subjects/health/b8u4.html
• Mission Nutrition [a,b] - www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/educators
• Nutrition Explorations [a,b] - www.nutritionexplorations.org
• The SPARK Program [d,e] - www.sparkpe.org
• Take 10! [d,e] - www.take10.net

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5.3 The student will analyze the risks of dependence and addiction associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, and other drugs on the systems of the body. Key concepts/skills include

1. the effects on the integrated functioning of the body systems;
2. the effects on academic performance;
3. the effects on relationships with family, peers, and other individuals.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 5.3

Lesson Ideas

• Smoking Scavenger Hunt [a-c] - http://www.pbs.org/parents/itsmylife/lesson_plans/smoking_scavenger_hunt.html
• Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs [a-c]- http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=6932
• Drug Abstinence Skills [c]- http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=929
• Inhalant Resource Guide Lessons [a-c]- http://www.inhalants.org/Inhalantbook.pdf
• GirlsHealth.gov- http://www.girlshealth.gov/          
• Registries of Programs Effective in Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/AdolescentHealth/registries.htm

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5.4 The student will critically evaluate how print media, broadcast media, and Internet technology influence perceptions of health information, products, and services. Key concepts/skills include

1. strategies for validating health information;
2. tools for the critical evaluation of advertisements and promotions.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 5.4

Lesson Ideas

• Media & Advertising - http://www.webenglishteacher.com/media-ads.html
• MedlinePlus: Evaluating Health Information - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

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5.5 The student will explain how peers, families, and community groups work together to build a healthy community. Key concepts/skills include

1. collaborative support for environmental issues;
2. the existence of customs and traditions;
3. promotion of the value of community health and wellness;
4. examination of community health issues;
5. development of community health projects;
6. promotion of volunteerism and community service.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 5.5

Lesson Ideas

• World Health Organization - www.who.org
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention  - www.cdc.gov
• Virginia Department of Health - www.vdh.virginia.gov
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - www.deq.virginia.gov
• Americorps - www.americorps.gov
• Peace Corps  - www.peacecorps.gov
• Volunteer Virginia - www.vaservice.org

 

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