Mental, Social & Emotional Health

UNIT 1: Mental, social & Emotional Health

CONTENT OVERVIEW

This unit focuses on the four parts of health: physical, mental, social, and emotional. Children explore the many feelings people have and suitable ways to share them. Children also discover what characteristics distinguish them from others, including their ability to show good character. This unit also explores what families and friends are, how family members and friends care for each other, and how to resolve conflicts with family members and friends.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

BIG IDEAS

There are multiple dimensions of health: physical, mental, social, and emotional.
You know you are healthy when your body, mind, actions toward others, and feelings are at their best.
Everyone has all kinds of feelings and it is important that you let people know how you are feeling through your positive words, body language, and how you act. It is important to think about how your expression of your feelings will affect others. Everyone shares feelings in their own way.
You show good character by acting in a way that is best for you and others, whether someone else is watching or not.
Your family and friends are people you care about and who care about you. You should show respect to each and every person.
You do things for many different reasons: because you want to or don't want to, you know you should or you shouldn't, someone told you, something looks attractive or inviting or dangerous or scary, or you know it is the right thing to do.

LESSONS

Lesson 1 - Health

Lesson 2 - Feelings

Lesson 4 - Diversity

Lesson 5 - Character

Lesson 7 - Family

Lesson 10 - Friends