National Health Standards for 6th Grade
1) Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
2) Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
3) Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and products and services.
4) Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
5) Students will demonstrate the ability to decision-making skills to enhance health.
6) Students will demonstrate the ability use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
7) Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
8) Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Website: Health Powered Kids
3) Stress! No Body Needs It PPT
- YouTube: Wellcast Stress Relief
4) Create the State You Want PPT
- YouTube: Wellcast-Meditation
6) Know What Matters to You PPT
- YouTube: Wellcast-Inspirational Life Quotes
10) Over Sweetened - Truth about Sugar
11) Safe Food is Good Food PPT
- YouTube: Basic Food Safety
- YouTube: Food Safety Myth Busters
- Fast Food: Restaurant List
Maturation:
1) Child maturation refers to the genetic, biological and physical development from conception through adolescence.
--link to stages: Livestrong - stages of maturation
2) Endocrine System: Endocrine System - Human Body Systems
3) Inside Puberty: What are the stages of puberty
4) Puberty in Boys: All About Boys Puberty
- other resources for boys:
5) Puberty in Girls: Decoding Puberty in Girls
- other resources for girls:
6) Foods to Fight Break-outs: Food for Skin
7) Nutrition and Exercise: http://www.letsmove.gov/kids
8) Personal Hygiene: