Grade 6 Health North Dakota Standards

Identify physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes that occur as the body ages throughout the life cycle

Describe the importance of intellectual, emotional, social, and physical health during adolescence (e.g., the effect of stress on mental performance, the effect of self-image on relationships)

Explain how body systems are affected by health behaviors (e.g., the effect of physical activity on the cardiovascular system)

Describe strategies for stress management (e.g., breathing and relaxation techniques, avoiding personal stressors, time management, physical activity)

Explain characteristics and conditions associated with positive self-esteem (e.g., confidence, self-worth)

Identify the causes and prevention of common diseases and other health problems (e.g., asthma, diabetes, obesity, allergies, cardiovascular disease)

Explain the relationship between healthy behaviors (e.g., riding bikes, skateboards, rollerblades) and health risks (with or without protective equipment)

Identify personal risks associated with harmful chemicals and drugs (e.g., accidents, addiction, depression, overdose)

Describe ways external factors (e.g., family, peers, culture, media, technology) affect health in positive and negative ways (e.g., advertisements that promote or discourage tobacco and alcohol use; effects of TV, the internet and video games on physical activity)

Explain how the environment can affect personal health (e.g., second-hand smoke, available health care)

Describe social skills for building and maintaining positive relationships at school, work, and home (e.g., positive communication, cooperation, respect)

Identify strategies (e.g., refusal skills, negotiation skills) for coping with peer pressure

Identify conflicts (e.g., bullying, power plays or struggles, peer pressure, gangs) in schools, families, and communities

Develop goals to sustain or improve personal health practices

Describe the consequences of decisions regarding health behaviors (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, drugs, nutrition and physical activity) for oneself and others

Identify situations that require professional health services (e.g., depression, eating disorders, drug or alcohol usage)

Develop a plan to prioritize time and money for work and leisure activities

Identify strategies (e.g., compromise, active listening, knowledge of facts and myths, assertiveness) to influence and support others in making positive health choices

Describe ways to convey (e.g., Power Point presentation, group projects, posters) health information and ideas to individuals and groups

Students understand the fundamental concepts of growth and development.

Personal Health

Human Growth and Development

Advocating for Health

Goal Setting

Standard 2: Personal Health

Standard 7: Health Advocacy

Decision Making

Students demonstrate the ability to use communication skills to enhance health.

Standard 1: Growth and Development

Interpersonal Communication

Access and Use of Health Information, Products, and Services

Conflict Resolution

Health and the Environment

Standard 6: Consumer Health

Students demonstrate the ability to access, use, and evaluate health-related information, products, and services.

Students demonstrate the ability to use decision making and goal setting skills to enhance health.

Standard 3: External Health Factors

Safety and Injury Prevention

Body Systems

Standard 4: Communication Skills

Communicating Health Information

Students demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Students understand concepts related to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease.

Students understand the effect of external factors on the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment.

Disease and Illness

Standard 5: Decision Making and Goal Setting

External Influences on Health